Schoolhouse Arts Center at Sebago Lake will present “Godspell” by John-Michael Tebelak with music by Stephen Schwartz from April 25-May 11. “Godspell” is a Broadway musical based on the gospel of Matthew. Godspell at Schoolhouse Arts Center is directed by Mary Wassick with music direction by Patrick Martin and choreography by Shelbi Wassick. Cast members […]
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Weekly news from and about Windham, Raymond, Sebago, Standish, Bridgton, Casco and Naples.
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Inside Naples – 4/4
Spring? These days, once in a blue moon it seems we get a warmish day or a peek of sunshine. Even so, with all the snow on the ground, it’s difficult to get that spring in your step, you know? Luckily, Naples has some great indoor fitness offerings to jumpstart your mission to shed that […]
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GUEST COLUMN: With your help, milfoil bill passes
If you have followed my previous articles in the Lakes Region Weekly, you would note I often mention the dysfunction of the state elected government. So, you may be surprised to see me writing about a process that succeeded. (I am a bit surprised myself.) However, to be balanced, I must report the good work […]
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SMAA announces winter sports awards
The Southern Maine Activities Association recently released its lists of awards for the winter sports seasons. Student athletes from across the region earned recognition for their performances both in competition and in the classroom. Boys Basketball League Champion – Portland MVP – Dustin Cole First Team – Dustin Cole (Bonny Eagle), Matt Talbot (Portland), Quinn […]
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SMAA announces winter sports awards
The Southern Maine Activities Association recently released its lists of awards for the winter sports seasons. Student athletes from across the region earned recognition for their performances both in competition and in the classroom. Boys Basketball League Champion – Portland MVP – Dustin Cole First Team – Dustin Cole (Bonny Eagle), Matt Talbot (Portland), Quinn […]
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GUEST COLUMN: Concert venue would add life to city
I attended a meeting last Thursday night to learn more about a potential proposal to build a live concert venue here in Westbrook, at Riverbank Park. You can read more about the meeting in Andrew Rice’s story this week. I wanted to offer my opinion from the perspective a local business owner, and as a […]
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Biddeford Wave head to Nationals
The Biddeford Wave U18 hockey team – a midget major squad of top athletes from nine schools in southern Maine – skated the majority of their season way back in early autumn, and did so quite successfully, defeating the Maine Moose for the state crown. In November, the players parted ways, joined their regular Class […]
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LETTERS TO MYSELF: The dirty truth about tar sands
It is widely believed that Big Oil is pursuing a possible plan to transport tar sands oil through some of the most important natural and cultural landscapes in Central Canada, Vermont, New Hampshire and Maine. Under the plan, Enbridge’s Line 9 and ExxonMobil’s Portland-Montreal pipeline would be reversed to send Canadian tar sands oil – […]
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DOWN THE ROAD A PIECE: Mixed metaphors and other responses
When it comes to the columns I write for this space each week, it’s the same thing. You’d never know that two readers reading the same column can come up with such different responses. But I suppose that’s what makes life worth reading about in the first place. Don’t get me wrong, I enjoy getting […]
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Narrow Gauge Railroad’s move to Gray gains steam
The Maine Narrow Gauge Railroad Co. & Museum will take a major step toward relocating their operations from Portland to Gray at 11:30 a.m. on Friday, April 11, when Central Maine Power representatives present a deed for a right of way to Maine Narrow Gauge officials. According to a press release issued Wednesday, the transfer […]