The Bonny Eagle Robotics Team placed 16th in its subdivision at the First Robotics Championship in St. Louis last weekend, failing to advance to the division finals. The team has advanced to the championships five times since its formation in 1997, and in 2006, the team advanced to the divisional quarterfinals. This year, the 32-student […]
Lakes Region Weekly
Weekly news from and about Windham, Raymond, Sebago, Standish, Bridgton, Casco and Naples.
Committee rethinks Raymond withdrawal
Withdrawing from Regional School Unit 14 could cost Raymond taxpayers an additional $500,000 to $2.8 million annually, according to a study by the Raymond Withdrawal Committee. During a withdrawal committee public hearing Tuesday, Committee Chairman Joe Bruno said the town contributed $8.5 million to the Regional School Unit 14 budget this year, and is projected […]
Lewsen ?calls it a career
Richard Lewsen, who has served as the town’s police chief since January 1989 and been on the force since its founding in 1976, retired Thursday. At an afternoon change of command ceremony, Lewsen formally relinquished control of the department to Kevin Schofield, who had been Bridgton’s police chief since 2011, and was escorted to his […]
Lewsen ?calls it a career
Richard Lewsen, who has served as the town’s police chief since January 1989 and been on the force since its founding in 1976, retired Thursday. At an afternoon change of command ceremony, Lewsen formally relinquished control of the department to Kevin Schofield, who had been Bridgton’s police chief since 2011, and was escorted to his […]
Especially for Seniors: Expo offers information plus entertainment
Again this year, Maine Senior Guide and Beach Glass Transitions will welcome senior citizens and their families to an event sure to provide information, as well as entertainment. What a great way this is to start the season. On Wednesday, May 6, from 9 a.m.-3 p.m., the Spring Senior Expo will be held at the […]
New boat launch opens at state park
The Maine Bureau of Parks and Lands, under the Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry, has opened the recently renovated boat launch at the Sebago Lake State Park day area. The renovations to the launch, which averages around 1,700 boats a season, include a new, wider concrete ramp and centrally located floats. The work […]
Inside Naples
Spring, Laughter is in the Air Spring is finally in the air! It’s still chilly in my book, but wow, to be able to go outside with just a light jacket and not have goosebumps, it is a great feeling! The well-attended Naples Fire Department’s Annual Comedy Night, celebrating its 10th year, was a prime […]
Inside Naples
Spring, Laughter is in the Air Spring is finally in the air! It’s still chilly in my book, but wow, to be able to go outside with just a light jacket and not have goosebumps, it is a great feeling! The well-attended Naples Fire Department’s Annual Comedy Night, celebrating its 10th year, was a prime […]
Inside Windham
Happy Birthday Joan Tobin celebrates her birthday on May 2. Her family and friends wish her a very happy birthday! Also celebrating birthdays in May are Maura Gallagher, Isaac Ferrari, Olivia Gilvey, Alexander Gilvey and Tracie Mitchell. Music with a Mission On Friday, May 1, at 7 p.m., the University of Southern Maine Chamber Singers, […]
Inside Windham
Happy Birthday Joan Tobin celebrates her birthday on May 2. Her family and friends wish her a very happy birthday! Also celebrating birthdays in May are Maura Gallagher, Isaac Ferrari, Olivia Gilvey, Alexander Gilvey and Tracie Mitchell. Music with a Mission On Friday, May 1, at 7 p.m., the University of Southern Maine Chamber Singers, […]