So the pandemic is over and the pandumbic has started. Mr. Balentine’s Freedumb Shopping Train from Wuhan, China, has arrived right on schedule (“Give us liberty, or give us death,” May 8). Apparently not enough people have died (73,000 and counting) to satisfy Mammon (the Republicans’ true god). While Patrick Henry’s “Give me shopping, or […]
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Posted inLakes Region Weekly
Food pantries knee-deep during pandemic
In the last month, some food pantries have served almost twice the number of families than before the coronavirus pandemic.
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Summer festivals on hold amid pandemic
Facing continued social distancing orders, the odds are the usual fare of festivals in the Lakes Region won’t be offered this summer. But Windham’s Summerfest is going virtual.
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Municipal candidates line up for delayed election
Nomination deadlines have passed and municipal elections are postponed, but the dates for some town meetings are still up in the air.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: Quarantine advice from an old submariner
Many of the rules that helped make life manageable in a sub apply in our current situation.
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Inside Standish: April 17
Town updates All town facilities will be closed to the public through April 30 and all in-person Parks and Recreation programs are suspended until further notice. Trails will remain opening for the time being. For further updates, visit standishrec.com. Remote activities The Standish Parks and Recreation Department is hosting remote activities for children in the […]
Posted inLakes Region Weekly
Lakes Region schools to remain closed for remainder of school year
The closures are in line with recommendations from the Maine CDC and the state education commissioner.
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Feature obituary: Retired nurse Beverly Collins dies from complications of coronavirus
Collins, 83, worked and as a nurse and volunteered in Portland for many years and had a home in Standish.
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Inside Standish: April 3
Cancellations and closures Registration for all parks and recreation programs has been suspended until further notice. Additionally, all town parks, playgrounds and skate parks will be closed until further notice. For future updates on closures and cancellations, visit standishrec.com. Meals for children Meals for children will now be delivered by bus to 580 Ossipee Trail […]
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Candidates enter November race for Legislature
With no primary runoffs necessary in the Lakes Region, the ballots are set for November.