NAPLES – The Naples Planning Board has approved the construction of a new Family Dollar store between Aubuchon Hardware and the former Sidney’s Restaurant on Route 302. In a 4-1 vote on April 1, the board approved the national chain store’s application to construct an 8,300-square-foot, one-story building on a 2-acre lot owned by developer […]
Lakes Region Weekly
Weekly news from and about Windham, Raymond, Sebago, Standish, Bridgton, Casco and Naples.
Q&A with Narrow Gauge Railroad's Donnie Carroll
GRAY – Donnie Carroll, who represented Gray in the Maine House of Representatives for 12 years in the 1980s and early ’90s, is now representing the town in a different matter: Negotiating the arrival of the Maine Narrow Gauge Railroad into land adjacent to Gray Plaza. Narrow Gauge officials along with representatives from the town […]
New shop to focus on frozen yogurt
RAYMOND – A Windham couple is hoping that Cherries on Top, their new frozen yogurt and ice cream shop on Route 302 in Raymond, will offer an alternative amid the busy Lakes Region ice cream market. On April 19, Trisha and Farausi Cherry will open the store at 1252 Roosevelt Trail in downtown Raymond. According […]
Lakes Region Calendar – 4/11
April 11-12: Jordan Small Middle School Drama Club presents “The Wizard of Oz, The Young Audience Edition” on Friday, April 11, and Saturday, April 12, at 7 p.m. Enjoy this all-time favorite family musical directed by Meghan O’Brien, with music direction by Dr. Robert Chabora. Tickets are $5 for all ages and available at the […]
Lakes Region Calendar – 4/11
April 11-12: Jordan Small Middle School Drama Club presents “The Wizard of Oz, The Young Audience Edition” on Friday, April 11, and Saturday, April 12, at 7 p.m. Enjoy this all-time favorite family musical directed by Meghan O’Brien, with music direction by Dr. Robert Chabora. Tickets are $5 for all ages and available at the […]
IT HAPPENED IN WINDHAM: One of Windham’s oldest houses
WINDHAM – One of the most unique homes in Windham is located on the lower River Road, in the very first settled area of town. Often referred to as the “haunted house,” it is the subject of much speculation, as few have ever visited here. Since 1991 it has been listed on the National Register […]
IT HAPPENED IN WINDHAM: One of Windham’s oldest houses
WINDHAM – One of the most unique homes in Windham is located on the lower River Road, in the very first settled area of town. Often referred to as the “haunted house,” it is the subject of much speculation, as few have ever visited here. Since 1991 it has been listed on the National Register […]
Lake Region students visit State House
AUGUSTA – Rep. Christine Powers, D-Naples, recently welcomed students from Lake Region High School, Lake Region Vocational Center and Lake Region Middle School to the State House. The middle school students performed the national anthem in the House gallery during the day’s opening ceremonies. Lake Region High School and Vocational Center students were honored with […]
Lake Region students visit State House
AUGUSTA – Rep. Christine Powers, D-Naples, recently welcomed students from Lake Region High School, Lake Region Vocational Center and Lake Region Middle School to the State House. The middle school students performed the national anthem in the House gallery during the day’s opening ceremonies. Lake Region High School and Vocational Center students were honored with […]
LRCT to hold ‘Annie’ auditions
NAPLES – Auditions for Lake Region Community Theatre’s presentation of “Annie” will be held at Lake Region High School in Naples on Friday and Saturday, April 11 and 12. Auditions for adults and children ages 8 and older for parts including New Yorkers (rich and poor: shoppers, theatergoers, cabbies, busker, businessmen, hotdog cart, cops, moms […]