I have great respect for Sue Austin. She’s a fine lady, and clearly cares deeply about the town of Gray. But I’m voting for Bonnie Titcomb-Lewis to represent us in the State House. Compare their resumes. Sue has a spotless attendance record; Bonnie has actually accomplished things. Would Sebago Lake be a nuclear-waste dump now […]
Lakes Region Weekly
Weekly news from and about Windham, Raymond, Sebago, Standish, Bridgton, Casco and Naples.
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LETTERS: Butler is a ‘problem solver’
I support Jennie Butler to represent the citizens of Maine House District 25 because I know that her voice in Augusta will be one that will benefit me, all citizens of Windham and the state of Maine. I have known Jennie for over 10 years and have witnessed her ability to work with others in […]
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LETTERS: Time is right for school bonds
I hope that the Lakes Region Weekly will do more research in the future before weighing in on an issue it that is so vital to the continuing improvement in Gray-New Gloucester, a pair of towns very much on the rise. The reasoning you provide for your “vote no” advice in the Oct. 17 editorial […]
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Inside Standish – 10/24
Women’s Auxiliary Craft Fair The annual American Legion Women’s Auxiliary Unit 128 Craft Fair will be held Saturday, Nov. 15, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Kiwanis building located on at the corner of Kiwanis Beach Road and Route 25 in Standish. Crafters are still wanted, however space is limited. Registration fee is […]
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Inside Standish – 10/24
Women’s Auxiliary Craft Fair The annual American Legion Women’s Auxiliary Unit 128 Craft Fair will be held Saturday, Nov. 15, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Kiwanis building located on at the corner of Kiwanis Beach Road and Route 25 in Standish. Crafters are still wanted, however space is limited. Registration fee is […]
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Girls Soccer: Eagles continuing soccer domination
Jenna Soucy and Ciera Berthiaume combined to hand the Eagles a hard-fought, 2-0 victory in Portland Friday afternoon. In fact, it was perhaps a harder fight than Windham had expected, but they walked away triumphant nonetheless. For anyone who’s counting – and who isn’t? – that’s 29 games since the Eagles last lost, including 27 […]
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Football: Cape trounces Patriots, ready for playoffs
All the names a Capers fan might expect to shout from the stands – that’s “Boeschenstein!”, “Drinan!” and “Weare!” amongst others – posted impressive numbers against visiting Gray-New Gloucester, Friday night. QB Jeb Boeschenstein threw for two TD passes, one to Ethan Murphy and another to Justin Guerrette, while runners Drinan and Weare each converted […]
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DOWN THE ROAD A PIECE: Maine’s famous presidential loser
No one from Maine has ever been elected president of the United States. James G. Blaine, one of Maine’s most famous and successful politicians, came closest. Our western neighbor New Hampshire gave the country President Franklin Pierce, but many historians consider him one of our worst. I’d rather not claim any than have to claim […]
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Former library director charged with drunk driving in Naples
Barbara Thorpe of Casco has been charged with operating under the influence of alcohol and leaving the scene of an accident after striking two vehicles and crashing into a house on Route 302 Friday night. Thorpe is the former longtime library director at Raymond Village Library. According to Lt. Donald Foss of the Cumberland County […]
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Former library director charged with drunk driving in Naples
Barbara Thorpe of Casco has been charged with operating under the influence of alcohol and leaving the scene of an accident after striking two vehicles and crashing into a house on Route 302 Friday night. Thorpe is the former longtime library director at Raymond Village Library. According to Lt. Donald Foss of the Cumberland County […]