Beckoned on by thoughts of destitute Mainers going hungry, Brenda Davis of Old Town passed through Windham Tuesday as part of a walking tour of Maine. During her month-long trek around the state, Davis and a support driver are visiting 72 credit unions, all the while wearing a hard hat and yellow sweatshirt with big […]
Lakes Region Weekly News
Setting the record straight on Jessica's Law
Editor, I have been reading several letters to the editor, articles and political advertisements regarding Jessica’s law and LD 1717 and felt the issue important enough for me to write and clear things up. There seems to be an effort by some candidates and politicians who were against Jessica’s Law to get the voters to […]
Windham's Stack graduates from Army officer training
Richard J. Stack, the son of Veronica L. and stepson of James F. Prescott of Main Street in Windham, has graduated from Officer Candidate School (OCS) at Fort Lewis, Tacoma, Wash., and was commissioned as a second lieutenant in the U.S. Army National Guard. During training, the candidate received “basic soldiering” instruction in leadership, professional […]
Bonny Eagle High School observes Red Ribbon Week
Bonny Eagle High School Health Club/Youth Advocacy program plants a garden in celebration of Red Ribbon Week to promote the “spirit of growth through the making of positive and healthy choices.” Planting the garden are Cyndie Lane, Health Club Advisor; Kristen Murray; Jen Murray; Amanda Murray; and Chanda Sinclair (Communities Promoting Health). Red Ribbon Week […]
Vote for Tom Bossie
Editor, I am a Naples resident who wants to voice my support for Tom Bossie, a hardworking candidate who I believe is the best choice for State Representative because he will accurately represent the views of the majority of citizens from Naples, Casco and part of Poland. Tom has been challenging his opponent’s voting record […]
Help from on high
Editor, Now that it’s time to vote for our local leaders, everyone has an opinion on who should be elected. Everyone’s candidate is the one that will save the world if elected. Well, folks, don’t worry. In fact you really don’t even have to vote. I stumbled across some earth-shattering information. Our Savior is already […]
Help from on high
Editor, Now that it’s time to vote for our local leaders, everyone has an opinion on who should be elected. Everyone’s candidate is the one that will save the world if elected. Well, folks, don’t worry. In fact you really don’t even have to vote. I stumbled across some earth-shattering information. Our Savior is already […]
Naples library hosts art sale, cookie walk, Nov. 25
The Naples Public Library Miniature Art Sale and Cookie Walk is scheduled for Nov. 25, the Saturday following Thanksgiving, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Talented local artists from the Lake Region have donated small original watercolor paintings for the sale. There will also be many works from Gallery 302 in Bridgton. These lovely works […]
Trick
Ghouls, ghosts and little princesses were on hand Sunday to celebrate All Hallows Eve at the annual Standish Halloween party hosted by Standish Recreation. The celebration, usually held outdoors at Standish Memorial Park, was forced inside this year due to high winds. More than 150 kids attended the party at George E. Jack Elementary School […]
Trick
Ghouls, ghosts and little princesses were on hand Sunday to celebrate All Hallows Eve at the annual Standish Halloween party hosted by Standish Recreation. The celebration, usually held outdoors at Standish Memorial Park, was forced inside this year due to high winds. More than 150 kids attended the party at George E. Jack Elementary School […]