Rebecca Bowley of Hollis, chairwoman of School Administrative District 6 board of directors, has announced on its central office Facebook page that a special meeting has been scheduled this week to discuss two items behind closed doors. The meeting appears to be connected with the board’s probe of nepotism allegations involving the district’s hiring of […]
Lakes Region Weekly
Weekly news from and about Windham, Raymond, Sebago, Standish, Bridgton, Casco and Naples.
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SAD 6 board sets two executive sessions Tuesday
Rebecca Bowley of Hollis, chairwoman of School Administrative District 6 board of directors, has announced on its central office Facebook page that a special meeting has been scheduled this week to discuss two items behind closed doors. The meeting appears to be connected with the board’s probe of nepotism allegations involving the district’s hiring of […]
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Time runs short for forest buy
Loon Echo Land Trust has just less than two months to raise the final $30,000 needed to purchase the Raymond Community Forest on Conesca Road from the Hancock Lumber Co. To accelerate this effort, the trust, along with the Raymond Steering Committee, will host a fundraising evening of arts and entertainment on Saturday, May 21, […]
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Inside Windham
Thank you Windham Neighbors Helping Neighbors is grateful for recent donations for their its assistance fund from the Knights of Columbus, Dave DeBree and his trio’s tip jar, and from Claire Cressey. It is wonderful to receive these generous donations. Taco Monday On Monday, May 9, a taco lunch will be served at the Lakes […]
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Inside Standish
Deeper Well Church events Deeper Well Church will hold a Bean Supper from 4:30-6:30 p.m. Saturday, May 7, at the church, 90 Northeast Road (Route 35), Standish. Donations. The church will also hold a Community Yard Sale and Fundraiser, Saturday, May 14, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Books, plants and beans The Steep Falls […]
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Rams win at home versus Scots
A solid Sam Kilborn outing on the mound and a timely Cam Smith double secured a 5-1 home W for Gorham over Bonny Eagle on Tuesday, May 3. “We needed a clean win like this,” said Gorham head coach Chuck Nadeau. “It starts with pitching, and Sam did a good job, stayed in the strike […]
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No contested races in Raymond
There are no contested races for municipal elections in Raymond, which will be held June 14. Board of Selectman Vice Chairman Teresa R. Sadak is running for re-election. The chairman of the Budget/Finance Committee, Rolf Olsen, is also running for the Board of Selectman. There are two open positions, including one currently held by Sadak. […]
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Inside Raymond
Writing and publishing award Rhiannon Pelletier has received the SJC Writing and Publishing Award. At age 20, Rhiannon will be graduating from Saint Joseph’s College this year with a degree in writing and publishing with a minor in business administration. She will be doing an internship at Idexx this summer in the public relations/communications department. […]
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In Standish, new ‘little library’ is promoting literacy
Most people are familiar with the concept, take a penny, leave a penny. Fewer might know of the “free little library” movement, which offers passers-by the opportunity to take a book or leave a book. Standish resident Betty Perry is looking to change that. She’s opened a free little library in front of her home, […]
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School transformed into student art gallery
The walls and corridors of Windham High School were lined with nearly 3,000 pieces of student art on Monday for the Regional School Unit 14 district’s annual art show. Every student in kindergarten through eighth grade and every high school student taking an art class this year has a piece in the show, which will […]