My neighbor says he wants to expand his satellite system that now lets him choose from up to 300 channels. When I asked him why he needed more than 300 channels he said, “There’s nothing to watch.” I was born into a family that didn’t own a television set. We had lots of radios and […]
Lakes Region Weekly
Weekly news from and about Windham, Raymond, Sebago, Standish, Bridgton, Casco and Naples.
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TV pickins still slim
My neighbor says he wants to expand his satellite system that now lets him choose from up to 300 channels. When I asked him why he needed more than 300 channels he said, “There’s nothing to watch.” I was born into a family that didn’t own a television set. We had lots of radios and […]
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Fields have their day: RSU 14 crew cited for care they provide
With warmer temperatures this week and spring seemingly arriving early, the grounds crew for Regional School Unit 14 is starting the elaborate process of readying the fields for the next athletics season. But the fields are already in good shape, and have awards to prove it. Two of Windham’s athletic fields have been recognized nationally […]
Posted inAmerican Journal, Lakes Region Weekly, Southern Forecaster
Bus riders wanted: Officials are trying to figure out why so few are using the Lakes Region Explorer.
The Lakes Region Explorer, an 18-seat bus that makes four trips each weekday from Bridgton to Portland and back, has yet to catch on with the public. To turn that situation around, town officials and representatives from the Lakes Region met on Tuesday to discuss marketing strategies for the Explorer, which began operating in November […]
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Scots’ one-act drought comes to dramatic end
Student thespians from Bonny Eagle High School added some new hardware to their trophy case this week with a Class A regional win at the Maine Drama Festival. It’s the first time Bonny Eagle has won the regional one-act play competition in more than a decade, according to the troupe’s director, Rick Osann. Actor Rose […]
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Down the road apiece: History, as they say, may be repeating itself
Ever wonder why the history of Maine turned out the way it did? Why did Maine end up joining the Union in 1820 as our nation’s 23rd state, instead of getting in much earlier as one of the original 13, or in our case, it would have been the original 14? How did our sometimes […]
Posted inAmerican Journal, Current, Lakes Region Weekly
Down the road apiece: History, as they say, may be repeating itself
Ever wonder why the history of Maine turned out the way it did? Why did Maine end up joining the Union in 1820 as our nation’s 23rd state, instead of getting in much earlier as one of the original 13, or in our case, it would have been the original 14? How did our sometimes […]
Posted inAmerican Journal, Current, Lakes Region Weekly
Politics & Other Mistakes: What you don’t know
Let’s discuss Ethan Strimling’s sex life. But before we do, allow me to explain. Because this column is supposed to be a serious journalistic enterprise, I’m obligated to place the mayor of Portland’s amorous activities in some sort of context, thereby making it appear I’m engaged in the analysis of something more significant than sleazy […]
Posted inAmerican Journal, Current, Lakes Region Weekly
Down the road apiece: History, as they say, may be repeating itself
Ever wonder why the history of Maine turned out the way it did? Why did Maine end up joining the Union in 1820 as our nation’s 23rd state, instead of getting in much earlier as one of the original 13, or in our case, it would have been the original 14? How did our sometimes […]
Posted inAmerican Journal, Current, Lakes Region Weekly
Politics & Other Mistakes: What you don’t know
Let’s discuss Ethan Strimling’s sex life. But before we do, allow me to explain. Because this column is supposed to be a serious journalistic enterprise, I’m obligated to place the mayor of Portland’s amorous activities in some sort of context, thereby making it appear I’m engaged in the analysis of something more significant than sleazy […]