Last time I laid out the journey that brought me to found Healing Through Horses with my friend and business partner, Sandy Fletcher. This week I would like to continue that narrative. I will attempt to capture what this new phase of my life has meant to me and the people that we serve. Years […]
Lakes Region Weekly
Weekly news from and about Windham, Raymond, Sebago, Standish, Bridgton, Casco and Naples.
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ON THE RIGHT LANE: After Paris, where?
Terrorism is something that gives me absolutely no pleasure to write about but with the massive terror attacks that just happened in Paris there is no way I can get it out of my brain. I can’t get it off my mind because on the 24th of May, 1972, I witnessed one of the two […]
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Inside Windham
Marking Veterans Day Hundreds attended the annual Veterans Day commemoration at the Windham Veterans Center on Nov. 11, organized by Windham’s Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 10643 Maine first lady Ann LePage was the guest speaker this year and the other events included Veterans of Foreign Wars student-essay contest winners, dedication of Toby’s Dream, unveiling […]
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Inside Windham
Marking Veterans Day Hundreds attended the annual Veterans Day commemoration at the Windham Veterans Center on Nov. 11, organized by Windham’s Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 10643 Maine first lady Ann LePage was the guest speaker this year and the other events included Veterans of Foreign Wars student-essay contest winners, dedication of Toby’s Dream, unveiling […]
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Contractor to be chosen for South Windham school demo
Regional School Unit 14 officials received bids last week for the partial demolition of the John Andrew School in South Windham and were set to discuss the work further this week. RSU 14’s facilities director Bill Hansen said he planned to meet with the school board on Wednesday, after the Lakes Region Weekly’s deadline, to […]
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New sports complex eyed at St. Joseph's College
More than 30 percent of students at Saint Joseph’s College are athletes, which means the campus’ existing athletic fields through the years have taken a beating. The condition of the fields and the number of athletes who use them are among the many reasons the campus has long been aiming to enhance its outdoor sports […]
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It Happened in Windham: The making of a church
“Build a convenient meeting-house for the Publick worship of God” was just one of the conditions imposed on the original settlers of Windham. Considering there were less than 10 families in the settlement, building a church seems an overwhelming project – especially in the middle of a forest and with no real tools – but […]
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Inside Standish & Sebago
Charette to perform 25th holiday concert Maine children’s singer-songwriter Rick Charette and his Bubble Gum Band will return to Saint Joseph’s College campus on Sunday, Nov. 22, at 2:30 p.m. for the 25th Annual Holiday Benefit Concert. The public is invited to join the College community for this family-friendly afternoon of music taking place in […]
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Inside Gray
Hooray volunteers Each year, Gray recognizes and celebrates the folks who are the backbone of the community, dedicated volunteers who truly define the spirit of Gray and enhance their community in otherwise untold service. The Gray Town Council welcomes nominations from Gray citizens who wish to recognize volunteers for their contributions for: Volunteer of the […]
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CARE Act is supportive of caregivers
Family caregivers play a critical role in care transitions, especially as their loved ones move from hospitals to rehabilitation centers and back home. Today, nearly 50 percent of family caregivers perform medical/nursing tasks, often with little or no explanation or guidance. When my father was diagnosed with breast cancer, my mother was forced into a […]