WINDHAM – Following seven years of delays, the developer who will erect Windham’s first large-scale, brand-name hotel has broken ground on the project. In March, Wells-based Heyland Development cleared the forest on a 7-acre property across Route 302 from Seacoast Adventure on which a 58-room, three-story Microtel Inn & Suites will be built. Last week, […]
Lakes Region Weekly
Weekly news from and about Windham, Raymond, Sebago, Standish, Bridgton, Casco and Naples.
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Windham Town Hall hours expand to Fridays
WINDHAM – Starting next week, the town of Windham’s municipal offices will stay open for business on Fridays. Since 2010, the town hall has operated on Mondays through Thursdays, from 7 a.m.-4:30 p.m. But beginning on Wednesday, April 23, the offices will open from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Mondays through Fridays. The Town Council, in response […]
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Lakes Region Calendar – 4/18
April 19-20: The Maine Mineralogical and Geological Society presents its 31st Annual Gem & Mineral Show at Saint Joseph’s College on Saturday, April 19, and Sunday, April 20. The show, the biggest of its type in the state, features thousands of breathtaking items from renowned local and international vendors. Their offerings include jewelry, gemstones, minerals, […]
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Lakes Region Calendar – 4/18
April 19-20: The Maine Mineralogical and Geological Society presents its 31st Annual Gem & Mineral Show at Saint Joseph’s College on Saturday, April 19, and Sunday, April 20. The show, the biggest of its type in the state, features thousands of breathtaking items from renowned local and international vendors. Their offerings include jewelry, gemstones, minerals, […]
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Raymond library holds photo contest
RAYMOND – To celebrate “Get Caught Reading Month,” the Raymond Village Library is holding a photo contest featuring your human (or animal) subject who “got caught reading.” There are three age groups: Children (3-11), Teens (12-18), and Adults (19 and older). One winner from each age group will receive a prize in June. Entries must […]
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Inside Windham – 4/18
Thanks Winter may be over (or almost over) but fuel needs are still a concern for many. Windham Helping Windham Neighbors continues to plan fund-raising and welcome donations. The most recent contribution to this valuable resource comes from Kevin and Anne Cornish. Thank you! Bean Supper Cornerstone Assembly of God, Cottage Road, will host a […]
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Inside Windham – 4/18
Thanks Winter may be over (or almost over) but fuel needs are still a concern for many. Windham Helping Windham Neighbors continues to plan fund-raising and welcome donations. The most recent contribution to this valuable resource comes from Kevin and Anne Cornish. Thank you! Bean Supper Cornerstone Assembly of God, Cottage Road, will host a […]
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Inside Bridgton – 4/18
Keep The Scene Clean The spring sun has done its part to make that wicked winter a mere memory, but it also exposed a mess in its wake. The last of the snow should be gone by the time you finish reading this column, revealing the detritus of the season. All of the garbage and […]
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Inside Naples: 4/18
Spring Arrival School vacation week is here, starting for SAD 61 a bit early, on Friday, April 18. Thank goodness the weather is warming up. Read on to get some ideas on what to do for Easter weekend and spring break with your kids. Unfortunately, the warm weather isn’t something we can rely on, and […]
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CMP rate hike hurts consumers
I am one of the half-million customers who will be affected by Central Maine Power’s proposed unfair rate increase if the Public Utility Commission approves their proposal. I decided to make my voice heard about this by testifying before the commission at a public hearing on April 3. I’m glad I did. Many in our […]