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 […]
Lakes Region Weekly
Weekly news from and about Windham, Raymond, Sebago, Standish, Bridgton, Casco and Naples.
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 […]
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 […]
Red Cross honors local residents as 'real heroes'
The American Red Cross of Southern Maine was scheduled to honor five individuals and one organization at its Real Heroes Breakfast on Thursday at the Italian Heritage Center in Portland. When faced with a challenge, the individuals responded with extraordinary courage, according to a press release. Among them were a Bridgton and Gray resident. Troy […]
Giving back
Tai Chi Maine Treasurer Gail Nixon presents Gary Colello, director of the Bridgton Recreation Department, with a contribution of $1,585 for the department’s programs for kids. Tai Chi Maine begins its fourth year under the sponsorship of the recreation department, holding classes in the Town Hall on North High Street. For more information about the […]
Inside New Gloucester
Gymnastics and cheer tumbling Cheer tumbling and gymnastics lessons will be given by Becky Norton at the Memorial School, 86 Intervale Road, New Gloucester. The program will include proper stretching, strength building, tumbling, beam and vault. It’s open to ages 4 through eighth grade, and the cost is $32. The spring session runs Thursday, May […]
Inside Naples
Local marina hosts boat show Moose Landing Marina and Yarmouth Boat Yard host a combined Boat Show and Open House on Saturday and Sunday, May 14 and 15, from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. at Moose Landing Marina on Route 302 in Naples. On display will be a large selection of boats including pontoon, cruising and fishing […]
Officials acting badly
Recent developments in two local communities have us shaking our heads and asking ourselves what is going on with some of our municipal and school officials. Between city councilors in South Portland and the superintendent at Bonny Eagle, we’re left with our jaws dropping and our eyes popping in amazement at the sheer boldness of […]
ESPECIALLY FOR SENIORS: Senior Expo tops busy list
Several events are coming up that are geared specifically to seniors. They include: • The Maine Senior Guide’s Senior Expo is being held on Wednesday, May 4, from 9 a.m.-3 p.m., at St. Max Kolbe Church Hall in Scarborough. The free annual spring Senior Expo features six speakers, 40 exhibitor booths of information, antique appraisals […]
Young Life Casco Bay gears up for first 21K
Casco Bay Young Life, which serves kids in Portland, Falmouth and Freeport, is gearing up to host its first-ever “Casco Bay 21K,” a fundraiser road race scheduled for Saturday, May 14. A 21K may seem like an odd distance, but it’s standard runner’s parlance and equates to 13.1 miles – or half a marathon. It’s […]