Republicans don’t believe in the basics of evolution. Democrats don’t believe in basic economics. Liberals oppose prayer in public schools. Conservatives oppose public schools. The right wing thinks there should be total freedom when it comes to guns and none at all when it comes to pregnancy. The left wing thinks there should be freedom […]
Lakes Region Weekly
Weekly news from and about Windham, Raymond, Sebago, Standish, Bridgton, Casco and Naples.
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POLITICS & OTHER MISTAKES: Myths and fables
Republicans don’t believe in the basics of evolution. Democrats don’t believe in basic economics. Liberals oppose prayer in public schools. Conservatives oppose public schools. The right wing thinks there should be total freedom when it comes to guns and none at all when it comes to pregnancy. The left wing thinks there should be freedom […]
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ON THE RIGHT LANE: More money blues
I have noticed that there is a huge difference between what the government tells us about our economy and what I actually see. I have friends and acquaintances that are barely making it on a day-to-day basis while our government is telling us how our economy is improving and unemployment is down. At the same […]
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Inside Raymond – 1/17
Girl Scouts Keeping Busy Three Raymond Girl Scouts troops came together to provide caroling for the annual Christmas Fair at the Raymond Village Community Church on Dec. 7. In addition to the caroling, the girls have been busy with community service events including participating in a community food drive and donating to/preparing Thanksgiving baskets for […]
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Lake Region News Briefs – 1/17
Diamond to run for Maine Senate Bill Diamond, of Windham, announced Monday that he is running for the State Senate in District 26, which includes the towns of Windham, Standish, Raymond, Casco, Baldwin and Frye Island. Diamond, who is a former Maine Secretary of State, served in the Maine Senate from 2004-2012 until he was […]
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Inside Widham – 1/17
Speakout On Thursday, Jan. 23, Bill Diamond will host Speakout on Windham’s local channel 7 at 7 p.m. This month’s guests will include Donna Chapman and Bob Muir. One topic for discussion will be the Lowell Preserve. Viewers can call in questions during the program at 892-0546. You are also welcome to come to the […]
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After returning to scene, Gray man arrested for arson
The State Fire Marshal’s Office has charged a man from Gray with burning down the mobile home he recently lived in. According to Maine Department of Public Safety spokesman Steve McCausland, the fire was reported about 2 a.m. Thursday morning, Jan. 16. Investigators arrested 50-year-old Paul M. “Charlie” Barry and charged him with arson and […]
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ESPECIALLY FOR SENIORS: Winter’s chill can be deadly
We’ve been attacked from all sides lately with cold weather, brutal winds and the ice has made it downright frightening to think about walking. We older adults are more vulnerable than the younger generations to hypothermia, as well as broken bones. If we are lucky, we can stay warm, but the truth is that for […]
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Windham's Diamond announces Maine Senate bid
Bill Diamond, of Windham, announced Thursday that he is running for the state Senate in District 26, which includes the towns of Windham, Standish, Raymond, Casco, Baldwin and Frye Island. Diamond, who is a former Maine Secretary of State, served in the Maine Senate from 2004-2012 until he was term-limited. “The political fighting in Augusta […]
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Windham's Diamond announces Maine Senate bid
Bill Diamond, of Windham, announced Thursday that he is running for the state Senate in District 26, which includes the towns of Windham, Standish, Raymond, Casco, Baldwin and Frye Island. Diamond, who is a former Maine Secretary of State, served in the Maine Senate from 2004-2012 until he was term-limited. “The political fighting in Augusta […]