Atlantic Pickleball will hold a round-robin tournament on June 4 to benefit the Maine Cancer Foundation’s upcoming Tri for a Cure. The “Milad B. Tri for a Cure Pickleball Tournament” will honor Milad Bozorgnia in his fight against cancer. The action will be round-robin, and doubles-only; the men will begin their day at 8:30 a.m. […]
Lakes Region Weekly
Weekly news from and about Windham, Raymond, Sebago, Standish, Bridgton, Casco and Naples.
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I wanna be your dog
I suspect Bruce Poliquin has hired one of my dogs as a political consultant. Which might not be a bad move on the part of the freshman Republican congressman from Maine’s 2nd District – if he gets the right advice. You know, like how to look so cute when being scolded that there’s no chance […]
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Pickleball tourney to benefit Tri
Atlantic Pickleball will hold a round-robin tournament on June 4 to benefit the Maine Cancer Foundation’s upcoming Tri for a Cure. The “Milad B. Tri for a Cure Pickleball Tournament” will honor Milad Bozorgnia in his fight against cancer. The action will be round-robin, and doubles-only; the men will begin their day at 8:30 a.m. […]
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It Happened in Windham: A favorite teacher
Many of us have memories of a teacher who was our favorite. Some of us have more than one favorite, but that’s another story. An unsigned article in a publication called “Windham 1976: Bicentennial Issue” describes the writer’s favorite teacher. She was “tall, thin, had a long nose, keen eyes, and shiny brown hair piled […]
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Inside Windham
On Saturday, May 21, watch for the American flags to be placed on utility poles on the major highways in town, and on every veteran’s grave in every cemetery in Windham – recognizing those who served, beginning with the Revolutionary War! Respect the flag and honor those who served, saving our freedoms. Want to help? […]
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Thanks from Riding to the Top
Riding to the Top Therapeutic Riding Center would like to acknowledge and thank Carrye Castleman-Ross and her customers for throwing a fun and successful Kentucky Derby Party at the Depot Street Tap House. The May 7 event raised over $700 for the riders, horses and programs at RTT. The multi-talented Suzi Linden created fabulous hats, […]
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Windham to honor its vets
Whether you walk, run or simply watch, there are a number of ways to remember veterans in Windham this Memorial Day. Events dedicated to Vietnam veterans and to raise funds in honor of the late Toby Pennels are scheduled. Following the Memorial Day Parade, the American Legion Field-Allen Post 148 will dedicate 53 granite pavers […]
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Remembering Windham’s Tommy Gleason
Family, friends mourn the Windham councilor who ‘loved the town.’ Windham Councilor Thomas “Tommy” Gleason was honored by the town and mourned by his friends, family and colleagues this week. Gleason died May 11 in New Jersey of a heart attack while travelling on vacation. He was 67. Tuesday, the Windham town office closed for […]
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Second-inning homer propels Rams over Eagles
Gorham’s Logan Drouin kicked off a big, 7-1 victory for his team visiting Windham on Tuesday, May 17. Drouin ejected a three-run homer from the Eagles’ ballpark in the top of the second to seize the momentum, and the Rams never looked back from there. “Any win on the road in our league is a […]
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Competition's bottom line – new business
Entrepreneurs in the Lakes Region and beyond have an opportunity to open a business in the Gray-New Gloucester area through the Grow GNG competition hosted by the Gray-New Gloucester Development Corp. The organization is accepting proposals for new businesses, or businesses looking to expand, until June 30. The winner of the competition will be awarded a […]