Speakout will be hosting a Candidates Night for all Windham Town Council and School Board candidates this Friday night (18th) at 7 p.m. at the conference room in the town office building. This will be a live call-in show and all viewers are invited to call in with their questions. “This should be an exciting […]
Lakes Region Weekly News
Raymond resident selected to Connecticut College chapter of Phi Beta Kappa
Lindsay Lehr, a senior at Connecticut College, was selected for induction into the Connecticut College chapter of Phi Beta Kappa. An induction ceremony will take place on May 19. Lehr is a 2003 graduate of Poland Regional High School and the daughter of Tish and Ron Lehr, of Raymond. Phi Beta Kappa is the national […]
Standish News – Elizabeth Perry -642-4166
Rippling Waters Organic Farm Rippling Waters Organic Farm is a 12-acre farm located on the banks of the Saco River in Standish. It is a MOFGA (Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association) certified farm growing quality, certified organic vegetables, bedding plants, herbs, flowers, and perennials since 1991. The farm is located at 55 River Road, […]
Standish News – Elizabeth Perry -642-4166
Rippling Waters Organic Farm Rippling Waters Organic Farm is a 12-acre farm located on the banks of the Saco River in Standish. It is a MOFGA (Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association) certified farm growing quality, certified organic vegetables, bedding plants, herbs, flowers, and perennials since 1991. The farm is located at 55 River Road, […]
Birdwatching highlighted in upcoming library program
Chris Lewey, a local ornithologist and founder of RAVEN Interpretive Wildlife Programs, will present an birdwatching slide show at the Naple Public Library on Thursday, May 17 at 7 p.m. and will then lead a spring walk at the Brownfield Bog on Monday, May 21. Lewey’s slide presentation will focus on the return of native […]
Police zap school fight
A fight between two girls at the Windham High School last week ended when a police officer used an electroshock weapon on one of the girls. Police say the jolt was justified, but the girl who was zapped said it was unexpected and unwarranted. At about 7:30 a.m. Thursday, May 3 Windham police officer Jeffrey […]
Police zap school fight
A fight between two girls at the Windham High School last week ended when a police officer used an electroshock weapon on one of the girls. Police say the jolt was justified, but the girl who was zapped said it was unexpected and unwarranted. At about 7:30 a.m. Thursday, May 3 Windham police officer Jeffrey […]
Society to rediscover Nutrition Camps, May 14
The Raymond-Casco Historical Society has invited the public to attend its May 14 monthly meeting at the Casco Public Library. Guest speaker, Jean Hankins, a member of the Otisfield Historical Society will present her research paper on “Casco Nutrition Camps during the 1920s.” During that time period, more than half the children in the United […]
Society to rediscover Nutrition Camps, May 14
The Raymond-Casco Historical Society has invited the public to attend its May 14 monthly meeting at the Casco Public Library. Guest speaker, Jean Hankins, a member of the Otisfield Historical Society will present her research paper on “Casco Nutrition Camps during the 1920s.” During that time period, more than half the children in the United […]
John's editorial 0511
Excessive use of criticism Much is being made of Windham Police Officer Jeff Smith’s decision to use a Taser to shock a high school student involved in a brawl at the start of school last Friday. The criticism is excessive. The girl who was shocked with the Taser has gone on television and has been […]