Horse Rescue Makes Strides Saturday, March 1, marked a banner day for Open Gates Equine Rescue of New Gloucester. Co-directors Deb Hutchins and Linda Walker reported that the benefit bake sale, held at Ames Farm Center in North Yarmouth, was a tremendous success. Store customers purchased cheesecakes, Kahlua cakes, homemade pies, cookies, lemon bars, breads […]
Lakes Region Weekly
Weekly news from and about Windham, Raymond, Sebago, Standish, Bridgton, Casco and Naples.
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Windham businesses question impact fees
WINDHAM – Windham Economic Development Corp. Executive Director Tom Bartell and Windham Planning Director Ben Smith faced tough questions from local businessmen and town councilors about a proposed impact fee on development designed to fund road improvements on Route 302, at a March 5 breakfast meeting at Windham Weaponry conference center in North Windham,. The […]
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Windham businesses question impact fees
WINDHAM – Windham Economic Development Corp. Executive Director Tom Bartell and Windham Planning Director Ben Smith faced tough questions from local businessmen and town councilors about a proposed impact fee on development designed to fund road improvements on Route 302, at a March 5 breakfast meeting at Windham Weaponry conference center in North Windham,. The […]
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Inside Bridgton – 3/7
Spring? I had such high hopes for an early spring since February was so brutally cold, but it looks like March is coming in more like a Siberian Tiger than a Lion. This frigid weather is trying my patience, my usually sparkling demeanor, and definitely my wallet. I’m sure many of you are feeling the […]
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Inside Bridgton – 3/7
Spring? I had such high hopes for an early spring since February was so brutally cold, but it looks like March is coming in more like a Siberian Tiger than a Lion. This frigid weather is trying my patience, my usually sparkling demeanor, and definitely my wallet. I’m sure many of you are feeling the […]
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LETTERS: Good while it lasted
Some of you know about Remnant Ministries, others may never have heard of it. Rev. Ken and Mary Stimson has had this organization for approximately 25 years. He had been given the food from many Hannaford stores that was not saleable but still too good to dispose of. He took it to the building he […]
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LETTERS: Good while it lasted
Some of you know about Remnant Ministries, others may never have heard of it. Rev. Ken and Mary Stimson has had this organization for approximately 25 years. He had been given the food from many Hannaford stores that was not saleable but still too good to dispose of. He took it to the building he […]
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ON THE RIGHT LANE: The hidden Ponzi scheme
I wonder why Windham went from a rich town (town manager’s words) to a town hall that can’t afford to stay open five days a week. I remember the promise that as the business district grows, our residential property taxes will decrease. It certainly didn’t happen in Windham, along with many other municipalities as well. […]
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Inside Naples – 3/7
Snowed In We all know Sandy’s Flight Deck Restaurant is only open in the summer. That seems like a wise decision by the owners, especially this year. Think of the money they would need to spend on plowing! Letting Mother Nature take card of that pile up seems like a great idea. I only hope […]
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POLITICS & OTHER MISTAKES: Have you heard this song before?
Can you name the Maine politician who said this? “At a time when American workers are facing new challenges, efforts must be made to enhance opportunities for prosperity and economic success.” That’s the kind of bland, near-meaningless soundbite that results in the state being papered with warnings not to drive or operate heavy equipment while […]