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.
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It Happened in Windham: A history of groceries in town
Since Windham’s very beginning, the people in town have relied upon grocers to provide them with the essentials of living. The first grocer we know of was New Marblehead’s first settler, Thomas Chute, who with his wife Mary kept a small stock of groceries in their home. In 1769, Jonathan Loveitt, a Cape Elizabeth native, […]
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Inside Raymond: May 15
Pre-K lottery open RSU 14 will be offering a public pre-K program beginning in September 2020. Space for 32 students split between two classrooms (16 per classroom) will be available. Complete the lottery application no later than May 29. Go to rsu14.org and click on the pre-K lottery button to submit an application online or […]
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Inside Gray: May 15
Town Office The Gray Town Office is now open to the public from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday through Thursday. Voice messages left after 1 p.m. will be returned the following day or as office staff is able. Before entering the building, call 657-3339 from your car to let staff know you are there. […]
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Virtual Arts Calendar: May 14
Music Live @ 212, view past shows on YouTube. Visit the Westbrook venue’s Facebook page for a direct link. Virtual Quill Open Mics, 7 p.m., Fridays through May 22 via Zoom. Performers must sign up by 6:30 p.m. the night they would like to perform. Free and open to all, donations appreciated. Visit the Quill […]
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Inside Windham: May 8
Signs of our times To say that 2020 has been an unusual year would be an understatement. Sadly, high school seniors will not be attending the senior prom or graduating together as a class in the traditional manner. Healthcare workers and those in essential jobs are putting their health at risk on a daily basis. […]
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Inside New Gloucester: May 8
GNG Mobile Food Drive The recreation departments of New Gloucester and Gray launched their Mobile Food Drive. The drives are stationed at various locations in the community to collect food donations to help stock the shelves of both towns’ food pantries. One of the most unique features of the food drive is that volunteers will […]
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Inside Bridgton: May 8
Greenhouse glory Local greenhouses and garden centers are opening up with bright bursts of color everywhere, just in time for Mother’s Day. Paris Farmers Union has trees for sale and shipments of flower and vegetable seedlings are expected before the weekend. Mark’s Lawn and Garden center, 688 Portland Road, and Lake Region Nursery, 718 North […]
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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.
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Inside Raymond: May 1
Outdoor recreation opportunities Social distancing and stay-at-home orders have contained us at home for weeks. Combined with the best practices that the CDC recommends, getting out for exercise and fresh air as the weather turns can be a positive and safe way for families to promote health together. Raymond has several wonderful resources for outdoor […]