If it’s broke… It was broken for a while, the traffic light at the intersection of routes 35 and 302. The only light in Naples has a hard time staying in working condition. I did see repair men there yesterday tending to the issue. It wasn’t so bad with it out of commission, people were […]
Lakes Region Weekly
Weekly news from and about Windham, Raymond, Sebago, Standish, Bridgton, Casco and Naples.
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Heartfelt thanks from widow
I would like to take the opportunity to send out many thank you messages to our friends, family and neighbors for the unconditional love and support that you have shown us over the last few weeks. This has been a nightmare that no family wants to endure. While on vacation, my husband suffered a massive […]
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Frye Island looks to Augusta for more school aid
Frye Island selectman and the School Administrative District 6 directors plan to petition the Legislature for money to offset a portion of Frye Island’s contribution to the school district. The decision was the result of a three-hour meeting Saturday, when representatives of the island town and the district, which also includes Standish, Buxton, Limington and […]
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RSU 14 weighs repairs vs. new construction for middle schools
Preliminary plans to address safety and security issues at Regional School Unit 14’s two middle schools were addressed at a meeting of the Board of Directors Wednesday. Whether the board decides to pursue renovations at the schools or opt for new construction will determine how the projects are paid for, in accordance with a new […]
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Open for business
Randee McDonald and Matthew McDonald celebrate the opening of their new Cumberland Tile store in Windham on May 4. Local business people who attended the ribbon-cutting event, sponsored by the Sebago Lakes Region Chamber of Commerce, toured the newly renovated facility at 585 Roosevelt Trail location and welcomed the McDonalds to the area. Cumberland Tile […]
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Bonny Eagle girls take fifth at Relays
Scarborough played host to more than a dozen other schools – including Bonny Eagle and Windham – last Friday, May 9 in the annual outdoor relays. Edward Little finished first at the meet, tallying 88 points as a team; Bonny Eagle finished fifth with 49; and Windham finished 14th with 17. The Scots looked particularly […]
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INSIDE BRIDGTON with Perri Black
Hello … Spring is busting out all over and everything seems to be new again, including the writer of this Inside Bridgton section of the Lakes Region Weekly. My name is Perri Black, and I have taken over from Julia Marino as she moves on to other things. I look forward to keeping you updated […]
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Inside Gray-New Gloucester
Lions’ blood drive The Gray-New Gloucester Lions are sponsoring a blood drive from 1-6 p.m., Monday, May 16, at the Newbegin Community Center, 22 Main St., Gray. Donors can enter to win $100 worth of fuel from Fielding’s Oil Company. Appointments are highly recommended; call Dean Neal at 926-4723 or the Red Cross donor line […]
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Westbrook hosts annual boys Relays
Westbrook annually hosts the outdoor boys Relays, and this year was no different. Bonny Eagle looked strong in a variety of events, including the 3×110 Hurdles, where they finished third. Likewise, the Scots took third in the Freshman/Sophomore 4×100 and third in the High Jump. Windham, meanwhile, posted an especially solid showing in the 4×1600, […]
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Inside Windham
Summer Day Camp Register now for Summer Day Camp, in person at town hall or online at www.WindhamRecreation.com. The website has details about new programs, including the Senior Camper Program for incoming ninth-graders, Summer Video Production for grades 3-8, the Be the Leader program and many others. The free Learn to Play Tennis Day is […]