Experienced fishermen say that participants have declined over the years, but they still love the annual event.
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Posted inLakes Region Weekly
Death of salsa mom, autism advocate ‘stuns’ friends
Stephanie Lay, who made Maine-Tex grilled salsa at home with her severely autistic son, Bryce, died unexpectedly at her Windham home.
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Posted inAmerican Journal, Forecaster Opinion, Lakes Region Weekly
Here’s Something: For freedom’s sake, repeal vaccine law
Besides choosing our favorite presidential candidate during the March 3 primary, Maine voters will also decide whether to repeal a 2019 law requiring vaccinations for all schoolchildren. The issue is a complicated one with wide-ranging impact, but voting yes is the best prescription, since parents – not the state – should determine whether their children […]
Posted inForecaster Sports, Lakes Region Weekly
Cheverus ousted by Windham in quarterfinals
Eagles get a sensational effort from Sarah Talon and win, 49-44, to advance.
Posted inLakes Region Weekly
Inside Windham: Feb. 14
Think Summerfest Registration is open for businesses, individuals and community organizations who want to participate in this year’s Summerfest. This is an excellent opportunity for businesses to showcase their products and services at a business expo booth. Crafters can display their wares in the craft and vendor fair. Community organizations are welcome to set up […]
Posted inLakes Region Weekly
February Speak Out features Fuller Center
WINDHAM — This month’s Speak Out will focus on the Sebago Lakes Region Fuller Center for Housing, a new nonprofit that helps elderly people remain in their homes safely, through renovation work like installing ramps. The show will take place at 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 27, in Council Chambers at Town Hall, 8 School Road. […]
Posted inAmerican Journal, Lakes Region Weekly, Portland Forecaster, Southern Forecaster
Schools attempt to remove barriers to career, technical education
Portland Arts and Technology High School and Westbrook Regional Vocational Center want to make some changes, including making it easier for students to take classes there while fulfilling core requirements at their high schools.
Posted inLakes Region Weekly
Center will work to keep senior residents at home
The new nonprofit Fuller Center will do repairs and renovations for elderly residents of Windham, Raymond and Standish so they can continue to live safely in their houses.
Posted inThe Forecaster
Scholarship available from Portland Water District
PORTLAND — The deadline to apply for Portland Water District’s Joseph A. DiPietro Scholarship is March 15. The $1,500 scholarship is for students in communities served by the Portland Water District who are pursuing careers in water/wastewater treatment technology, HVAC, electrical, automation technology, instrumentation, plumbing, pipefitting, fire science, environmental studies, applied sciences, engineering, public administration […]
Posted inForecaster Opinion
Here’s Something: Rush to judgment reveals society’s sad state
The 1980s was a triumphant decade for America. It was the height of hope and optimism. Ronald Reagan brought pride to all except the most partisan. We won the Cold War and defeated communism. Media and politics were professional and cordial. Never could we have foreseen what America would become just a generation later. In […]