Dr. Izzeldin Abuelaish, a Palestinian physician and peace activist, spoke at the Saint Joseph’s College commencement on May 14, when nearly 400 students received associate’s, bachelor’s and master’s degrees from the college. Abuelaish, who also received an honorary degree from the college, was born and raised in the Jabalia Refugee Camp in the Gaza Strip, […]
Lakes Region Weekly
Weekly news from and about Windham, Raymond, Sebago, Standish, Bridgton, Casco and Naples.
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It Happened in Windham: The dentist from Popeville
He was only 40 when he died, but Elijah Pope (1816-1856) of Popeville in Windham, had an interesting life. His biography has been recorded on the Find a Grave website, along with a photo of his gravestone in the Old Quaker Burying Ground in Windham. It starts with the discovery of anesthesia to be used […]
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Lower budget, ordinance changes on town meeting warrant
Raymond’s annual town meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, June 7, when residents will vote on the municipal budget and seven proposed changes to town ordinances. The following Tuesday, June 14, the polls will be open all day for residents to vote on the Regional School Unit 14 budget and to elect town officers. The town […]
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SAD 61 towns face budget vote
Less than two months after rejecting for the second time a proposal to renovate Crooked River Elementary School, voters in Bridgton, Casco, Naples and Sebago will vote Tuesday, May 31, on the School Administrative District 61 annual budget. Due to changes in the town’s valuation and the funding formula determined by the state, Bridgton and […]
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Your show of shows
We got an email recently from Mike in Bath, who writes: “John, do you remember the public television show, ‘So You Think You Know Maine?’ Whatever happened to that show? Did they ever put out a board game? My great-grandmother loved all kinds of games and collected quite a few. I’m trying to remember if […]
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Your show of shows
We got an email recently from Mike in Bath, who writes: “John, do you remember the public television show, ‘So You Think You Know Maine?’ Whatever happened to that show? Did they ever put out a board game? My great-grandmother loved all kinds of games and collected quite a few. I’m trying to remember if […]
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'Third time's a charm'
SAD 6 board member Paul Mosley of Standish, in foreground, signs the warrants for the $48.1 million school budget. The warrants were to be posted Tuesday in the school district’s five towns. The School Administrative District 6 school board on Monday signed for the third time its budget warrants following two signature setbacks. The warrants call […]
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Cape coasts past Lake Region, 21-0: The Lakers seize opportunity to improve.
Four Capers – Jacob Brydson, Owen Thoreck, Tate Perkins and RJ Sarka – all hashed hat tricks as their team cruised to a routine, 21-0 win over visiting Lake Region on Thursday, May 19. Both sides knew, before ever setting foot on the field, that the game was liable to prove lopsided; whereas Lake Region […]
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We Love to Eat
Chowder luncheon – Friday, May 27, and every Friday, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., North Deering Congregational Church, 1364 Washington Ave., Portland. Bowl of haddock chowder with crackers, $9; or lobster roll lunch with chips, $10; cup of chowder, $6; combination lobster roll with cup opf chowder, $13. All lunches include fresh baked bread, pickle, cookie and […]
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Welcome to Paradise, Maine
Yes, I live in Paradise, Maine. In February 1988, the real estate salesperson helped me find this little piece of paradise a block from Highland Lake. But it was the miracle of falling snow that sealed the deal. After walking through the little home, I told him, “My bedroom furniture won’t fit in these small […]