No harassment There was a news story in the July 24th issue of this paper concerning the Cornish Veteran’s Monument that was given to the Windham vets by Calista Cross, a Cornish resident. Calista is quoted as follows: “Cross also said the Board of Selectmen and her opponents in town had repeatedly blocked her efforts […]
Lakes Region Weekly
Weekly news from and about Windham, Raymond, Sebago, Standish, Bridgton, Casco and Naples.
Inside Windham
Garage Sale A garage sale will be held on Saturday, Aug. 1, from 8 a.m.-3 p.m. at 37 Northern Pines, off Route 85 in Raymond, near Crescent Lake. Legion Meets American Legion Field-Allen Post 148 will hold its next monthly meeting on Wednesday, Aug. 5, at the Windham Veterans Center, with a 5 p.m. social […]
Inside Windham
Garage Sale A garage sale will be held on Saturday, Aug. 1, from 8 a.m.-3 p.m. at 37 Northern Pines, off Route 85 in Raymond, near Crescent Lake. Legion Meets American Legion Field-Allen Post 148 will hold its next monthly meeting on Wednesday, Aug. 5, at the Windham Veterans Center, with a 5 p.m. social […]
Woodblock artist displaying at Gallery 302 through Aug. 14
Gallery 302 in Bridgton welcomes woodblock printer, Blue Butterfield, as guest artist through Aug. 14. An opening reception will be held for the artist on Friday, Aug. 7, from 5-7 p.m. A demonstration of carving and printing techniques by the artist will be given earlier in the afternoon from 4-5. Butterfield resides in Portland but […]
Denmark’s DAM JAM set for Saturday
Denmark’s homegrown music fest turns 4 this year, with a celebration worthy of a princess. Produced by the Denmark Arts Center (DAC), DAM JAM 2015 on Saturday, Aug. 1, features the most diverse musical lineup to date, supported by fantastic food, drink and art, for a festival that promises to finally tattoo Denmark onto the […]
Cheers to a Cure event for ‘everyday’ people
Emily Wainwright, of Windham, is the lead organizer of the upcoming first-annual Cheers to a Cure beer and wine tasting in Windham, which will also feature raffles and a barbecue. The proceeds of the fundraiser, which will take place on Saturday, Aug. 1, from 1-4 p.m. in the parking lot in front of 4B Commons […]
On the Right Lane: The good, bad and ugly
This past weekend I decided to surf the Internet and see if I could find what the town of Windham received for municipal revenue sharing and RSU 14 received for local school aid. I did find what the town is receiving from the state but didn’t find anything on the education side, yet. Luckily fate […]
On the Right Lane: The good, bad and ugly
This past weekend I decided to surf the Internet and see if I could find what the town of Windham received for municipal revenue sharing and RSU 14 received for local school aid. I did find what the town is receiving from the state but didn’t find anything on the education side, yet. Luckily fate […]
Orange is the new black
When veteran Windham lobsterman Bill Coppersmith Sr. caught a rare bright-orange lobster last Wednesday, it wasn’t the first time he had reeled in a highly unusual crustacean and then lavished with media attention. Most living lobsters have black upper shells that are green hued. According to Coppersmith, about 1 in 30 million are bright orange. […]
Orange is the new black
When veteran Windham lobsterman Bill Coppersmith Sr. caught a rare bright-orange lobster last Wednesday, it wasn’t the first time he had reeled in a highly unusual crustacean and then lavished with media attention. Most living lobsters have black upper shells that are green hued. According to Coppersmith, about 1 in 30 million are bright orange. […]