WINDHAM — Voters approved the $50.8 million RSU 14 budget Tuesday and overwhelming endorsed Sara Gideon in the Democratic primary for the U.S Senate. The Windham-Raymond school budget passed 2,496 to 1,120 in Windham and was also approved in Raymond. Three other questions on the RSU 14 ballot passed as well: to authorize the district […]
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Posted inLakes Region Weekly
Program brings business COVID-19 compliance, enforcement to local level
The business training and public education program is funded by the state.
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Posted inAmerican Journal, Forecaster Opinion, Lakes Region Weekly
Here’s Something: Signs of the times, part II
“Sign, sign, everywhere a sign.” So goes the catchy lyrics from the equally catchy smash hit “Signs” by Five Man Electrical Band in the 1970s and covered by Tesla in the 1990s. Fast forward several decades and this phrase fittingly describes the scene along just about every roadway in Southern Maine. We’re in political season […]
Posted inLakes Region Weekly, Northern Forecaster
Plan to protect Highland Lake in place
A 10-year plan outlines what needs to be done to protect the lake, and includes major road work and community outreach.
Posted inForecaster Opinion
Here’s Something: BLM mural sends the wrong message
The Portland City Council should resist the proposal from a group of private citizens to paint a Black Lives Matter mural on the street in front of City Hall in Portland. The city of Portland, which is as peace-loving, live-and-let-live a place as any on Earth, doesn’t need the garish and obnoxious, blindingly bright yellow, […]
Posted inLakes Region Weekly
Inside Windham: July 3
‘Virtually Yours’ concert Music with a Mission presents Ashley Liberty and Daniel Strange in “Hot Fiddle – Virtually Yours,” streaming from North Windham Union Church at 7 p.m. Saturday, July 11. Liberty, violinist, and Strange, pianist, will play a free concert with their 7-year-old son, Harrison, as a special guest violinist. The event streams live […]
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Windham police update policy on use of deadly force
A Police Department community forum Tuesday follows a peaceful Black Lives Matter protest in town last week.
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Voters will head to the polls July 14
Voters in the Lakes Region Weekly will weigh in on a U.S. senate primary race, two state referendum questions and elections for local offices.
Posted inAmerican Journal, Forecaster Opinion, Lakes Region Weekly
Here’s Something: Fly the Spirit of ’76 this Independence Day
With all the news swirling about these days, concerned observers can’t be faulted for thinking this July 4 may be the last time we celebrate Independence Day. If you haven’t yet buried your head like an ostrich by turning off news broadcasts, you’re probably shocked that Marxists have taken over sections of American cities, that […]
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Maine Backyard Campout encourages safe outdoor fun amid pandemic
Nearly 30 communities have so far signed up for the July 10-11 weekend event.