StoryTime on NGTV With the library closed to the public, head librarian Suzan Hawkins and assistant librarian Carla McAllister transported Hawkins’ traditional StoryTime to the Meetinghouse for a March 31 telecast of the children’s weekly program. Technical support was provided from the control room by NGTV’s camera operator Mark Bowie. Miss Sue opened the show […]
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Inside Bridgton: April 10
Sheltering in place Now that it is mandated, it is our civic duty is to stay at home. I hope all Lakes Region Weekly readers are doing so and managing to maintain some sanity. While it is difficult to distance from friends and loved ones, the only way we are going to beat this thing […]
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Inside Windham: April 10
Still hard at work The town of may be working with a skeleton staff on site, but that doesn’t mean town business is slowing down. According to Phyllis Moss, the town’s human resources director, all of the departments are still fully staffed, but most town employees are doing their jobs at home to comply with […]
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Virtual Arts Calendar
Music 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 Books & Beverage Facebook page for details. Art Continuum for Creativity is showcasing submitted artwork in the album […]
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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: April 3
COVID-19 response and resources The town has published a lot of information on their website to help handle the changes and information that is being provided regarding the COVID-19 response. The following information and more can be found directly on the town website at raymondmaine.org. The following changes were effective March 25. Plans are subject […]
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Inside Standish: April 3
Cancellations and closures Registration for all parks and recreation programs has been suspended until further notice. Additionally, all town parks, playgrounds and skate parks will be closed until further notice. For future updates on closures and cancellations, visit standishrec.com. Meals for children Meals for children will now be delivered by bus to 580 Ossipee Trail […]
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Inside Gray: April 3
COVID-19 closures The town is providing essential services only. All town buildings will remain closed to the public and there are limited staff working. Staff will attempt to respond to all phone messages within 24 hours (except messages left after noon on Friday until Monday). All recreation activities including childcare are suspended. Call 657-3339 ext. […]
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Maine Bicentennial: Raymond
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 Windham: March 27
Spreading sunshine To keep her children busy and productive while being home from school, Christina Erde of Windham put her boys, 8-year-old Colin and 6-year-old Noah, to work by having them make cheerful cards for local nursing home residents. Some of the cards’ messages included “You are special,” “Have a happy day” and Colin even […]