The leaves are turning colors, the temperature is dropping and the holidays are around the corner. Every year at this time we are reminded that there are many local families who, for whatever reason, are having a rough time financially. Thankfully the Caring Community of Gray New Gloucester is once again gearing up to help. […]
Lakes Region Weekly
Weekly news from and about Windham, Raymond, Sebago, Standish, Bridgton, Casco and Naples.
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LETTERS: Collins' wage is far from minimum
Collins’ wage is far from minimum Sen. Susan Collins voted against (S 1737) “Minimum Wage Fairness Act” to increase the federal wage for employees in April 2014. Her annual salary is $174,000, plus perks! Her staff salaries for the fiscal year 2013 was $2,472,051! I’m alleging the possible hint of hypocrisy? Raymond Berard Sr. Windham
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LETTERS: Don’t get baited by Yes on 1 advocates
In your editorial regarding bear-baiting, I can see that you drank the Kool-Aid of the Yes on 1 folks. Too bad you are wrong on most of your points of opinion. You really should read the law book on bear hunting/trapping and educate yourself. Did you know that a bear hunted over bait or run […]
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Thousands expected for Windham’s Octoberfest
WINDHAM – This year’s Octoberfest, the culmination of an annual fundraiser for Lakes Region food pantries, will take place Saturday, Oct. 18, and feature a pumpkin-carving contest, helicopter rides, and free food. The festival marks the final day of the annual Community Coin Challenge, which raises money for 13 food pantries across the region. Through […]
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Lakes Region Briefs – 10/17
Kasprzyk name Kiwanian of the Year The Kiwanis Club of Standish recognized Dan Kasprzyk as “Kiwanian of the Year” during their Officer Installation ceremony. Outgoing president Gary Lind presented the award in recognition of Dan’s efforts and accomplishments for the club and community. “As a new member, Mr. Kasprzyk accepted the responsibility of scheduling speakers, […]
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Lakes Region Briefs – 10/17
Kasprzyk name Kiwanian of the Year The Kiwanis Club of Standish recognized Dan Kasprzyk as “Kiwanian of the Year” during their Officer Installation ceremony. Outgoing president Gary Lind presented the award in recognition of Dan’s efforts and accomplishments for the club and community. “As a new member, Mr. Kasprzyk accepted the responsibility of scheduling speakers, […]
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Hammond named chief of the year
WINDHAM – Charlie Hammond, Windham’s longtime fire chief, is Maine’s Fire Chief of the Year. Hammond, who has been at the helm since the mid-1980s, is set to retire in January. On Oct. 1, the Maine Fire Chiefs’ Association named him fire chief of the year at its annual gathering in Augusta. According to Brunswick […]
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Inside New Gloucester – 10/17
Harvest Festival with Hayrides Put on your Halloween costume and join in on an afternoon full of farm and harvest activities at Pineland Farms from 2-8 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 25. Ongoing activities consist of tractors to explore, a hay bale maze, leaf wreath and print making, leaf house, farm photo booth, pumpkin ring toss, and […]
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Harrison man arrested for child porn
State police say a Harrison man is free on bail following his arrest for possessing child pornography. According to Department of Public Safety spokesman Steve McCausland, Wayne Pike, 37, was arrested for possession of sexually explicit material of someone under the age of 12, at his home at 582 Bolsters Mills Road in Harrison. Pike […]
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Harrison man arrested for child porn
State police say a Harrison man is free on bail following his arrest for possessing child pornography. According to Department of Public Safety spokesman Steve McCausland, Wayne Pike, 37, was arrested for possession of sexually explicit material of someone under the age of 12, at his home at 582 Bolsters Mills Road in Harrison. Pike […]