Public hearings, Special Town Meeting set.
February 2020
Holy Cross celebrates mission
Students said that they participated in a variety of competitive and unifying games throughout the week of Jan. 27.
Ecomaine internships cut down on recycling contamination
EcoMaine interns spent 10 weeks collecting data on recycling contamination in four different southern Maine communities.
What’s a church? That can depend on the eye of the beholder or paperwork filed with the IRS
THE CONVERSATION — In 2016, the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association told the Internal Revenue Service that it no longer wanted to be treated merely as a tax-exempt religious organization, free from the obligation to pay taxes on its income. Instead, the association – a Charlotte, North Carolina-based group that produces evangelical events, celebrates the legacy […]
Mike Bloomberg visits Scarborough
The Democratic candidate spoke in his Scarborough field office on Jan. 27 with former U.S. Rep. Mike Michaud.
Leigh Kellis is next Talking Food in Maine guest
DAMARISCOTTA — Have you ever craved a healthy comfort food, and at the same time just really wanted a donut? Join host Cherie Scott at 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 13, as she welcomes Leigh Kellis, the next special guest in Lincoln Theater’s free series “Talking Food in Maine: Intimate Conversations,” which explores Maine’s culinary scene. Come […]
Free emergency preparedness workshop to take place March 17
The event is hosted by the Scarborough Fire Department, Scarborough Public Library and Scarborough Adult Learning Center.
South Portland Winterfest ‘brings communities together’ for eighth year
SOUTH PORTLAND – Despite the lack of snow from the previous week’s rain and high temperatures, South Portland’s WinterFest nonetheless prevailed, with the obstacles being no match for the event that drew hundreds for its eighth year. “There’s something for all ages,” said Sue Sturtevant, former president of the South Portland-Cape Elizabeth Rotary Club. “I […]
Community News
Museum to host Western African art and lecture The Brick Store Museum will welcome guest curator Claudy Boy, a Maine resident, who is presenting her private collection of Western African Arts & Culture, through the end of March at the museum. Boy was born and raised in Western Africa, and immigrated to the United States […]
Maine Bicentennial: Windham
In commemoration of Maine’s bicentennial this year, the Lakes Region Weekly is featuring historical highlights from our communities’ past 200 years. This feature can be found in print and online every other week.