Change of seasons Crisp. The air, the apples … It’s all good. But geez did it come on suddenly! Just a couple of weeks ago we were attempting to escape the oppressive heat with boat rides and water skiing. I do love sweaters and boots though, but my summer clothes still occupy my drawers. Every […]
Lakes Region Weekly
Weekly news from and about Windham, Raymond, Sebago, Standish, Bridgton, Casco and Naples.
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LETTERS: Federal pipeline oversight needed
I write to thank and praise Maine Congresswoman Chellie Pingree for her hard work in Congress to protect Maine from tar sands oil. Along with Rep. Peter Walsh of Vermont, Rep. Pingree has introduced an amendment to a bad bill to ensure that a federal review would still be required should the Portland-to-Montreal pipeline be […]
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LETTERS: Vote for Austin
Vote for Austin I first met Sue Austin 30-plus years ago while she was leading a LaLache League group of mostly new mothers. It was during this important time in my life I realized her traditional values and commitment were to children, family, community and environment. Through the years she continued many years of various […]
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Inside Bridgton – 9/19
Farewell summer With autumn officially upon us this week, I can reflect on the last three months and say that it truly was a glorious summer in Bridgton. We had long stretches of wonderful warm days, the rains came in well-timed intervals and usually at night, and the town bustled with lots of visitors “from […]
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IT HAPPENED IN WINDHAM: Witches mark family trees
Some Windham residents share a unique common thread. Their ancestors were hanged more than 300 years ago. It is autumn in New England. Piles of pumpkins brighten the roadsides and markets, and the plentiful hardwood trees will soon offer streaks of color unseen at any other time of year. It’s almost time for Halloween. Susannah […]
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‘Dedicated’ Windham assessor picked for honor
WINDHAM – David Sawyer, Windham’s tax assessor, has been named Maine Assessor of the Year. The Maine Association of Assessing Officers awarded Sawyer with the honor at its annual fall conference in Phippsburg earlier this month. It is the second time the association has given the award, which recognizes “leadership, integrity and professionalism,” and is […]
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‘Dedicated’ Windham assessor picked for honor
WINDHAM – David Sawyer, Windham’s tax assessor, has been named Maine Assessor of the Year. The Maine Association of Assessing Officers awarded Sawyer with the honor at its annual fall conference in Phippsburg earlier this month. It is the second time the association has given the award, which recognizes “leadership, integrity and professionalism,” and is […]
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CrossFit comes to Windham
WINDHAM – Two months after opening, CrossFit MF, a hardcore fitness center in North Windham, already has doubled its membership to 50, according to Matt Sherburne, a co-owner of the new business. The gym, which is located in the former Fournier’s Karate Center space at 765 Roosevelt Trail, is an affiliate of Cross Fit – […]
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CrossFit comes to Windham
WINDHAM – Two months after opening, CrossFit MF, a hardcore fitness center in North Windham, already has doubled its membership to 50, according to Matt Sherburne, a co-owner of the new business. The gym, which is located in the former Fournier’s Karate Center space at 765 Roosevelt Trail, is an affiliate of Cross Fit – […]
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CrossFit comes to Windham
WINDHAM – Two months after opening, CrossFit MF, a hardcore fitness center in North Windham, already has doubled its membership to 50, according to Matt Sherburne, a co-owner of the new business. The gym, which is located in the former Fournier’s Karate Center space at 765 Roosevelt Trail, is an affiliate of Cross Fit – […]