The week we lost faith On behalf of everyone in the Lakes Region, we applaud the Clements-Bragdon family of Casco, who evacuated New Orleans just before Hurricane Katrina made landfall last August. The family, complete with three children, has made our home their home and, according to a front page story this week, they are […]

A year ago this week, Kurtis Clements and Ann Bragdon evacuated New Orleans fearing the wrath of Hurricane Katrina on the move into the Gulf Coast. But only within the last six weeks have the married couple and their three children established a true home, now settled here in the Lakes Region, thousands of miles […]

Women and girls, who are members of the Royal River Chorus, practice their barbershop style singing last week in Windham, with Erica Skolnekovich of Freeport leading. The Chorus, which held an open house in Windham last Thursday night, performs a cappella concerts around the region throughout the year. On Oct. 28, about 100 girls will […]

Sept. 2: Bean Supper will be held at the Prides Corner Congregational Church, 235 Pride Street, Westbrook at 5 and 6 p.m. The cost for the supper is $6 for adults and $3 for children under 10. The menu will be baked beans with ham, macaroni and cheese, cole slaw, Italian bread, home made pies […]

After four years as superintendent of the Bonny Eagle schools, Dr. Grace Ward submitted her letter of resignation to the SAD 6 board of directors Monday night. Ward will be remembered, say colleagues, for her strong work ethic and dedication to her job. That characteristic drove her to succeed at anything she did, which was […]

Project Graduation at Windham High School Class of 2007 is holdfing a fund-raising golf tournament at Naples Golf and Country Club on Sept. 29 starting at 1 p.m. The best ball scramble format tourney is open to all golfers. The entry fee is $100 per person or $400 per team. Entry fee includes 18 holes […]

Project Graduation at Windham High School Class of 2007 is holdfing a fund-raising golf tournament at Naples Golf and Country Club on Sept. 29 starting at 1 p.m. The best ball scramble format tourney is open to all golfers. The entry fee is $100 per person or $400 per team. Entry fee includes 18 holes […]

Kirk Engstrom and his wife Edna bow their heads in silent blessing over a plot of land in Naples where their new home will soon be built with a little help from many volunteers. At their side, the Engstroms’ three daughters – Rebecca, Christina and Jessica, all in pigtails – hold hands in a circle […]

Tina’s Law, named for a Scarborough woman who was killed last year after her car was hit by a trucker with more than 20 license suspensions, went into effect Wednesday, Aug. 23, meaning suspended drivers caught behind the wheel could face jail time. The hope is the new law will make suspended drivers think twice […]

The Old Red Church opened its doors Sunday, Aug. 27 for its annual colonial service. More than 50 people attended the service sponsored by the Old Red Church Board of Trustees. “It’s not like an ordinary service,” said Bob Swanson of St. Petersburg, Fla. Swanson who has a summer home in Standish has attended four […]