I remember Jim. You know the one. “No line is safe to touch … evah.” He was someone I respected because he was concerned for the people of Maine. Seeing Jim plug for CMP now is not as endearing. Iberdrola, from Spain, is greedily gobbling up our energy companies all over the U.S. and sadly […]
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Posted inLakes Region Weekly
Windham Weaponry stands alone as other gunmakers exit state
Commercial gun manufacturing in Maine dropped 77% in recent years, a decrease that reflects weapons companies’ move from the Northeast to the South.
The dramatic decrease is part of a broader trend that has seen gunmakers move from the Northeast to the South, where states offer tax breaks and a more welcoming political climate amid an outcry over increasing mass shootings.
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Maine parents struggle to book summer camps amid ‘insane’ demand
Some camps run by recreation departments in southern Maine were fully booked within minutes this year.
Posted inLakes Region Weekly
Inside Windham: April 14
Summerfest applications available Windham businesses, nonprofits, community groups, crafters and more can apply now to participate in this year’s Summerfest, happening June 24 at Windham High School. Applications for booths can be submitted by mail to Windham Summerfest at 8 School Road, with checks made payable to “Town of Windham Summerfest”; in person at Windham […]
Posted inAmerican Journal, Lakes Region Weekly
Historic Westbrook house a museum in the making
The Westbrook Historical Society plans to restore the Nathan Harris House in Cumberland Mills and open it as a museum and education center.
Posted inAmerican Journal
Gorham Notes: April 6
Panama Canal trip talk Residents Stan and Eileen Roth will speak about their cruise through the Panama Canal when the Gorham/Windham/Westbrook Triad meets at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, April 12, at the Gorham Police Department, 270 Main St. Everyone is welcome to attend. The Triad is a collaborative of law enforcement, businesses and agencies promoting […]
Posted inAmerican Journal, Lakes Region Weekly, The Forecaster
Review committee recommends keeping ‘Gender Queer’ at Windham High School library
The recommendation comes amid another stormy debate about book challenges in RSU 14.
Posted inLakes Region Weekly
Inside Windham: March 31
Treating stigma with compassion Stigma is the No. 1 reason people with mental illnesses and addiction issues don’t seek help. Windham’s Be the Influence program will address this sensitive subject at 6 p.m. Thursday, April 6, at the Windham High School Auditorium with a presentation of the 30-minute documentary “Compassion Cures: Building Hope by Overcoming […]
Posted inAmerican Journal, Lakes Region Weekly, The Forecaster
Windham-Raymond schools in middle of heated debate over controversial books
A special committee is currently reviewing three challenged books and is expected to recommend soon whether they should be removed from RSU 14 library shelves.
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One of Us: Cooking friends Ethiopian food helps her feel closer to home
Roma Lama, who moved to Maine in 1999, says sharing food with others is a big part of her culture.