If you like gridlock in Congress, you’re going to love Maine’s June primary ballot. Whether you live in the 1st or 2nd congressional districts, whether you’re a Republican or a Democrat, you’ll have the opportunity to vote for somebody who’s promising to go to Washington and make sure absolutely nothing happens. Of course, none of […]
Lakes Region Weekly
Weekly news from and about Windham, Raymond, Sebago, Standish, Bridgton, Casco and Naples.
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POLITICS & OTHER MISTAKES: I'm not changing
If you like gridlock in Congress, you’re going to love Maine’s June primary ballot. Whether you live in the 1st or 2nd congressional districts, whether you’re a Republican or a Democrat, you’ll have the opportunity to vote for somebody who’s promising to go to Washington and make sure absolutely nothing happens. Of course, none of […]
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DOWN THE ROAD A PIECE: Maine moose carry big burden
According to the results of a comprehensive study conducted recently by the tourist industry (OK, it wasn’t that exhaustive; they just spoke to a few people at an information center parking lot), most tourists come to Maine for three reasons: Visit a lighthouse, eat a lobster and see a moose. It may sound simple to […]
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DOWN THE ROAD A PIECE: Maine moose carry big burden
According to the results of a comprehensive study conducted recently by the tourist industry (OK, it wasn’t that exhaustive; they just spoke to a few people at an information center parking lot), most tourists come to Maine for three reasons: Visit a lighthouse, eat a lobster and see a moose. It may sound simple to […]
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Boys Lacrosse: Trojans trip up Scots, 13-4
Bonny Eagle kept pace with Thornton Academy through the first on Saturday, but the Trojans soon enough pulled away. Isaac Sinclair hashed four goals and Cody Falton three more for TA in a decisive, 13-4 victory over the Scots. The homefield win moves Thornton to 7-3 on the season; they occupy the A-West second-slot, behind […]
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Braving the December Snowstorm
Thursday’s storm brought the first big snowfall of the season, and more than any storm brought last winter.
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Lewiston vs. Scarborough
Boys’ Hockey 12.08.2012
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Crews battle Standish garage fire
At 7 p.m. on Sunday, Standish Fire-EMS received a call from a passerby on Pequawket Trail (Route 113) reporting a garage fire on Watchic Manor Road, Chief Brent Libby said. Upon arrival, crews found a single story 44-by-48-foot ranch-style home with heavy fire in the attached garage. Crews were able to attack the fire from […]
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Crews battle Standish garage fire
At 7 p.m. on Sunday, Standish Fire-EMS received a call from a passerby on Pequawket Trail (Route 113) reporting a garage fire on Watchic Manor Road, Chief Brent Libby said. Upon arrival, crews found a single story 44-by-48-foot ranch-style home with heavy fire in the attached garage. Crews were able to attack the fire from […]