The cold days and nights have already arrived, much earlier than usual it seems, and Windham Neighbors Helping Neighbors is once again ready to help those families who are desperately seeking ways to stay warm. We provide emergency fuel assistance of 100 gallons per qualified family once per heating season. Each case is reviewed carefully […]
Lakes Region Weekly
Weekly news from and about Windham, Raymond, Sebago, Standish, Bridgton, Casco and Naples.
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Inside New Gloucester – 11/28
Tree Lighting Ceremonies The Christmas tree lighting ceremony, to be held beside the public works garage in the Upper Village of New Gloucester, will occur at 5 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 29. The Historical Society-sponsored lighting of Tiny Timber at the New Gloucester Town Hall will take place on Sunday, Nov. 30, beginning at 4:30 p.m. […]
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Noel quits as councilor in Windham
WINDHAM – After five years on the Windham Town Council, West District representative Matthew Noel abruptly resigned Tuesday night, following the appointment of David Nadeau as the new council chairman. Noel, who could not be reached for comment, has not offered an explanation for the Nov. 18 resignation, according to Councilor Thomas Gleason. “He said […]
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POLITICS & OTHER MISTAKES: Taxed to the max
Let’s hear it for Republican Gov. Paul LePage’s new tax-reform plan. It’s “another government bailout for the wealthy.” “It’s terrible public policy that gives liberals another way to take money from the working class.” “[T]his dangerous bill … expand[s] the sales tax to scores of new categories and thousands of small businesses.” Uh oh, it […]
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POLITICS & OTHER MISTAKES: Taxed to the max
Let’s hear it for Republican Gov. Paul LePage’s new tax-reform plan. It’s “another government bailout for the wealthy.” “It’s terrible public policy that gives liberals another way to take money from the working class.” “[T]his dangerous bill … expand[s] the sales tax to scores of new categories and thousands of small businesses.” Uh oh, it […]
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DOWN THE ROAD A PIECE: Law and order, Maine-style
I was down at the store the other day having coffee at the counter with a group of local scholars, parolees and unemployed consultants, when Charlie Farron, our local sheriff’s deputy, walked in and joined us. Since being “down at the store” isn’t usually a violation of anyone’s parole conditions, none of the usual suspects […]
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DOWN THE ROAD A PIECE: Law and order, Maine-style
I was down at the store the other day having coffee at the counter with a group of local scholars, parolees and unemployed consultants, when Charlie Farron, our local sheriff’s deputy, walked in and joined us. Since being “down at the store” isn’t usually a violation of anyone’s parole conditions, none of the usual suspects […]
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ESPECIALLY FOR SENIORS: It’s the season for scammers
We have all heard the statistic that says senior citizens are more likely than other groups to fall for a scam artist. Let’s change that statistic, by checking in with the Maine Attorney General’s Consumer Protection department from time to time. Here’s a recent report: Maine Attorney General Janet T. Mills reports that her office […]
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Guns found in Buxton following trio's arrest
Eleven guns, stolen in a burglary ring that was recently broken up, have been recovered in Buxton. According to Maine Department of Public Safety spokesman Steve McCausland, York County deputies received a tip Monday that the guns were located in a home on Hurlin Smith Road in Buxton. Recovered were a 50-caliber sniper rifle, three […]
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Football: Trojans upend Eagles for Class A crown
Windham controlled the first half of Saturday’s Class A State Final versus Thornton Academy, sinking the Trojans’ running, stifling their passing and building a 14-7 halftime lead on touchdowns by Eric Webb and Dylan Koza. After the break, though, TA surged back, thwarting the Eagles’ red zone drives and capitalizing on their multiple giveaways to […]