State officials say that Captain Jack’s restaurant in Naples operates an illegal septic system and is in violation of shoreland zoning ordinance provisions, and have recommended that town officials close the restaurant. Yet, pending the installation of a leach field on the site, the downtown Naples restaurant, which is part of the Naples Marina and […]
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Naples defends Captain Jack’s owner after state urges closure
State officials say that Captain Jack’s restaurant in Naples operates an illegal septic system and is in violation of shoreland zoning ordinance provisions, and have recommended that town officials close the restaurant. Yet, pending the installation of a leach field on the site, the downtown Naples restaurant, which is part of the Naples Marina and […]
Naples defends Captain Jack’s owner after state urges closure
State officials say that Captain Jack’s restaurant in Naples operates an illegal septic system and is in violation of shoreland zoning ordinance provisions, and have recommended that town officials close the restaurant. Yet, pending the installation of a leach field on the site, the downtown Naples restaurant, which is part of the Naples Marina and […]
On the Right Lane: Driving me crazy
Maybe it’s time for me to buy a horse or donkey. So there I was, sitting in my car at the end of Newhall Road in Windham waiting for traffic to clear so I could turn left onto Route 202 and come home. Maybe I was a little groggy from eating a bit too much […]
New Naples bakery opens in downtown
A new bakery has opened in Naples, and despite its highfalutin name, it’s pretty down to earth. The Pretentious Pie Co., which opened at 679 Roosevelt Trail in mid-June in the former Antique Revival building across from Bray’s Brew Pub, sells donuts, e?clairs, canolis, sandwiches and, of course, pies. Owner Nick Benoit, of Lewiston, said […]
Dynamic duo ready to get Summerfest party started
High energy DJs Raymond and Susan Dupuis have been holding hula hoop parties at the Windham Summerfest for the past three years, and this year’s event on Saturday will be no different. From 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. on June 27, the high-octane couple, who have ties to Windham, will lead a dance party at the Windham […]
Inside Windham
Thank You From Windham High School 2015 Project Graduation Committee: Thank you to the many friends, parents, teachers, students and local businesses that supported Windham High School Project Graduation 2015. Your generosity enabled the Class of 2015 to have an amazing fun-filled, chemical-free evening at Mt. Cranmore and the Red Jacket Kahuna Laguna with their […]
Inside Windham
Thank You From Windham High School 2015 Project Graduation Committee: Thank you to the many friends, parents, teachers, students and local businesses that supported Windham High School Project Graduation 2015. Your generosity enabled the Class of 2015 to have an amazing fun-filled, chemical-free evening at Mt. Cranmore and the Red Jacket Kahuna Laguna with their […]
Inside New Gloucester
Shaker Village Folk Workshops On Saturday, June 27, Shaker Village will offer a series of traditional craft workshops, folk demonstrations, educational nature walks, a heritage plant sale, and more. Traditional craft workshops include making Herbal Teas & Fresh Herbal Wreath with renowned Shaker Village herbalist Betsey Ann Golon, Beginner’s Rug Hooking with master-hooker Beth Miller, […]
Summer Spectacular to light up Standish
Organizers are ready to celebrate the sixth annual Standish Summer Spectacular, happening Thursday through Saturday, June 25-27. The festival celebrates the three distinct villages of Standish: Steep Falls, Sebago Lake Village and Standish Corner. Following is the complete schedule of events: Thursday, June 25 6:30-8:30 p.m.: The Standish Summer Spectacular’s kickoff event, “A Taste of […]