There must be something positive to be said about Maine’s county governments, just like other obsolete entities such as vinyl records, dial telephones and polio. Think of all the good times you’ve had dealing with the county bureaucracy, like … well, I guess being thrown in jail can’t really be classified as a good time. […]
Lakes Region Weekly
Weekly news from and about Windham, Raymond, Sebago, Standish, Bridgton, Casco and Naples.
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Taking care
My grandmother lived in the same home with my family, which included her daughter and son-in-law and three grandchildren. My other, paternal grandmother lived with her daughter and son-in-law and one grandchild. Growing up, this was the norm for me. Most of my friends did not have grandparents living with them, but for me it […]
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Timeout called on Gambo sale
The Windham Youth Soccer Association will have to wait another month before the town decides whether to allow the organization to purchase the Gambo fields complex off River Road, the site the group has been using for decades. A number of parent volunteers showed support for the soccer association at a Town Council meeting Tuesday, […]
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Windham's Pryor tapped to head Baxter Academy
Baxter Academy’s founding board chairwoman, Kelli Pryor, has been named executive director of the Portland-based charter high school. Pryor, a Windham resident, signed the school’s charter in May 2013 and has remained involved in the work of Baxter’s startup years. The new role will provide continuity for the school as Pryor maintains momentum on strategic […]
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EARTH SPEAKS: The mystery of it all
This story began in 1979 when I lived in Colorado and met the Mormons, whose faith calls them to find their ancestors. I was hooked into the mystery of it all. Off and on, through the intervening years, I’ve carried the stories of my ancestors forward – finding clues, finding facts, writing stories, massive numbers […]
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Cheverus thumps Windham to end Eagles' win streak
Dylan Koza scored Windham’s lone run – Mike Gilman swung the bat that brought him home – in a lopsided loss to Cheverus on Friday, April 22. The visiting Stags, a more seasoned outfit by far, brought better energy to the field and walked away with a well-earned 9-1 W. “Cheverus is a very good […]
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Resurgent Blazes scorch Scots on the tennis court
Westbrook assembled a true team victory over visiting Bonny Eagle on Monday, April 25: The Blazes won four of their five matches vs. the Scots, and even the one they dropped went to three sets. In the No. 1 Singles slot, Westbrooker Daniel Porrell trumped Bonny Eagler Ryan Moody 6-2, 6-0. “Danny did a tremendous […]
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Solar unfit for prime time
As the state representative for Maine House District 66, I periodically hear from people on issues. I try to respond and both listen and share. I often have the honor of having great discussions with neighbors I know and some I have not met. While we at times don’t agree, it is great how often […]
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School district relaunches summer lunch program
The Windham-Raymond school district is looking to bring back free lunches during the summer months for children from low-income families. The project is a joint undertaking of the school district, town and parent volunteers and, according to School Board Chairwoman Marge Govoni, shows “it takes a village to feed children for the summer. This has […]
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ON THE RIGHT LANE: Stiffed by a TIF
“Charity is no part of the legislative duty of the government.” James Madison, fourth U.S. President. This column depends entirely on how the Windham town councilors voted on an issue at the April 26 council meeting. But I feel no matter the outcome of that vote, it is still important to watch what the town […]