Saint Joseph’s College students Brandon Ward, 19, and Victor Santos, 19, pleaded guilty Tuesday in Cumberland County Unified Criminal Court to one count of criminal use of explosives. According to Tamara Getchell, a spokeswoman for the Cumberland County District Attorney’s office, Ward and Santos both pleaded guilty under the terms of a deferred disposition, which […]
Lakes Region Weekly
Weekly news from and about Windham, Raymond, Sebago, Standish, Bridgton, Casco and Naples.
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Quaker Ridge Meeting House marks 200th
CASCO – In recognition of the 200th anniversary of the historic Quaker Ridge Meeting House in Casco, Betsy Crofts, a trustee of the house, will be speaking at the Raymond-Casco Historical Society Museum on Route 302 in Casco at 1 p.m. on Sunday, June 29. The house was listed on the National Register of Historic […]
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Schoolhouse to present ‘Fiddler’
STANDISH – Schoolhouse Arts Center will present “Fiddler on the Roof,” a musical theatre tradition, touching audiences around the world with its warmth, humor, and honesty, from July 3-27. The story is set in the small village of Anatevka where Tevye, a poor Jewish dairyman, and his wife are trying to raise five daughters at […]
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Inside New Gloucester – 6/27
The Fair is On! This year marks the 14th annual New Gloucester Fair, to be held Saturday, Aug. 23, from 10 a.m.-7 p.m. at the fairgrounds on 106 Bald Hill Road. There are exciting changes this year. At the annual town meeting, residents voted to provide some funding for 2014 with future years’ funding dependent […]
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Inside Bridgton – 6/27
Was there ever a sweeter June? After a sluggish spring the weather has finally turned, bringing with it the heady scents of lilacs and roses, sunny days on the lake and nights illuminated by the lovely glow of fireflies. Main Street’s signature peonies are in full flower, and the amount of out-of-state license plates increases […]
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Inside Naples – 6/27
Weather or Not The weather this year has been a hot topic, although most of the time, not literally. Cold was the theme for quite some time. Mother Nature, however, has finally decided to shine some sun and warmth down upon us. Having this stretch of nice weather after the winter and spring we’ve had […]
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Q&A with Naples' Ephrem Paraschak
NAPLES – Ephrem Paraschak, 29, has served as Denmark’s town manager for the past six years. On July 1, with the departure of Derek Goodine, Paraschak is set to become the Naples town manager. Paraschak was born in Salt Lake City and moved to Naples at the age of 2. He attended Naples Elementary School, […]
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Lakes Region Calendar – 6/27
Through July 18: New Gloucester photographer Cally Peaco exhibits at Auburn Public Library a series entitled, “Lady Working in the Milkhouse, Farm and Reflections.” The display is in the Androscoggin Room at the library located at 49 Spring St. The library is open Monday-Saturday. An opening reception is June 10 from 4-7 p.m. Saturday, June […]
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IT HAPPENED IN WINDHAM: Bridges in Windham
Windham has dozens of bridges. Four of them connect Windham to the town of Gorham – at Mallison Falls, the Little Falls bridge on Route 202 (Main Street), the Great Falls bridge at North Gorham and the Covered Bridge – also called Babb’s Bridge. Babb’s Bridge was first known as the Hurricane Bridge because the […]
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ESPECIALLY FOR SENIORS: Don’t be fooled
A recent message from Windham Police Department stated that they have received a number of complaints concerning unsolicited bank checks received in the mail. The person receiving the check is instructed to cash the check and return a portion of the money via Western Union or other electronic means to an address out of state. […]