Voters in Windham, Raymond and Standish are set to weigh in on a host of candidates, bond issues and budgets in coming weeks. On Saturday, June 13, at 10 a.m., at the Community Center Gym, the town of Windham will hold its annual town meeting. Participants will vote on the Town Council’s adopted budget, which […]
Lakes Region Weekly
Weekly news from and about Windham, Raymond, Sebago, Standish, Bridgton, Casco and Naples.
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A feeling of belonging
A trip to Brazil changed the perspective of a Windham High School student who is about to graduate. A traumatic visit to Brazil in the summer of 2011 helped Aiyanna Maciel, one of 243 Windham High School graduating seniors to receive their diploma on Sunday, both reconcile her own cultural identity and figure out what […]
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Maine Correctional Center inmate dies
The Maine Department of Corrections on Wednesday confirmed the death of a prisoner of the Maine Correctional Center in Windham. According to Department of Corrections spokesman Scott Fish, Harold Frederick Gleason, 67, of Aroostook County, died at about 9 p.m., June 2, at Maine Medical Center in Portland. Consistent with the department policy and the […]
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Boys Lacrosse: Westbrook’s early play proves critical in win against Windham
Sometimes, a short stretch of dominance by one team can make all the difference in a game – consider Friday evening’s matchup between Windham and Westbrook, in which the Blazes came out true to their name: on fire. Westbrook scored four goals in the first four minutes alone, all while holding the Eagles totally silent; […]
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Boys Lacrosse: Westbrook’s early play proves critical in win against Windham
Sometimes, a short stretch of dominance by one team can make all the difference in a game – consider Friday evening’s matchup between Windham and Westbrook, in which the Blazes came out true to their name: on fire. Westbrook scored four goals in the first four minutes alone, all while holding the Eagles totally silent; […]
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Outdoor Track: Teams hone their skills at Southwesterns, prep for States
Southwesterns unfolded at Noble on Saturday morning, a prelude to the state championship at Mt. Ararat on June 6, and Thornton Academy took both the boys and girls crowns home. Rivals Scarborough did what they could on both fronts, the gentlemen Red Storm coming closer to the champs than their lady counterparts managed to. Boys […]
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It Happened in Windham: The Civil War doctor of Windham Hill
Windham Hill was a “village” back in the old days of the town’s history and in addition to a coat making shop, shoe repair shop, sawmills and other businesses, it was where the professionals, like lawyers and doctors, had their offices. One of the many doctors who came to this bustling area was Seth Chellis […]
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Especially for Seniors: Free advice that’s worth a lot
We welcome free advice when it’s constructive – and we especially welcome free advice from Legal Services for the Elderly. In recent weeks, we’ve noticed television commercials about their services and hope that many viewers have discovered this “gem” among the many services available for Maine’s elders. Legal Services for the Elderly now has a […]
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Inside Bridgton
Backyard Birding A few years ago, I received a pair of binoculars for Christmas, along with a wonderful little photo book of the birds we can expect to see in Maine. The first time I looked at that book, I was amazed at all the colorful birds we have here. Without binoculars, most birds just […]
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Inside Windham
Bean Supper A baked bean supper will be held on Friday, May 29, from 5-6:30 p.m. at the Windham Veterans Center. This is a fundraiser to help maintain the WVC building which is used by dozens of community organizations. The menu includes baked beans, casseroles, including mac and cheese, chop suey, salads, bread, brown bread, […]