In response to the growing problem of erosion in the Lakes Region, the Lakes Environmental Association, or LEA, has recently produced a five-point lesson for homeowners to protect their lakes and shorelines. According to Peter Lowell, executive director of the LEA, erosion, which is “quite bad” on many properties in the Lakes Region, is detrimental […]

Just say no to drug offender registry State Sen. Bill Diamond’s idea for starting a drug offender registry may appear a good idea on paper, but, on the streets of Maine, it will do little to stem the rising tide of drug-related crime. And, according to some, the registry may even be harmful. According to […]

The following are menus for the month of June, 2006. Reservations need to be made 48 hours in advance; please call 892-3891 to make reservations, and for more information. Tuesday, Aug. 1: Baked Beans w/franks, cole slaw, whole baby carrots, brown bread, brownie. CC/DB: Chocolate cup cake, ALT: Beef patty. Wednesday, Aug. 2: Ham Sandwich […]

Editor’s note: This story is part of a series of profiles on Maine organizations that attempt to influence the Legislature, the governor and the media through their research and advocacy. Despite the ever-present threat of losing members as more government work is contracted out to the private sector, the state employees union wields considerable political […]

It’s the height of the tourist season in the Lakes Region, and the lakes are crowded with boaters, some of whom are disregarding mandatory “no wake” zones within 200 feet of shoreline. As a result, some residents are voicing concern. “There are two issues here,” said Peter Lowell, executive director of the Lakes Environmental Association. […]

Windham Historical Society The Windham Historical Society meets regularly at the Windham Historical Museum located at 234 Windham Center Road. The museum’s building once served as the Windham Town Offices. The museum is open 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday. Enjoy extensive displays, research, maps and books. Call 892-1433 for more information. […]

Windham Historical Society The Windham Historical Society meets regularly at the Windham Historical Museum located at 234 Windham Center Road. The museum’s building once served as the Windham Town Offices. The museum is open 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday. Enjoy extensive displays, research, maps and books. Call 892-1433 for more information. […]

The Rufus Porter Museum and Cultural Heritage Center located on North High Street (Route 302) in Bridgton opened to the public in June 2005. The museum is the only museum dedicated to the life and times of Rufus Porter (1792-1884). Porter was a musician, artist, teacher, inventor, and publisher, explained Beth Cossey, board member and […]

For more information or tickets call Deertrees’ box office at 583-6747. Directions: In Harrison, as Route 117 bends around Crystal Lake, turn right up Dawes Hill Road. The Congregational Church will be on the right, “Mr. Oak” on the left. You can’t miss the theatre; there are plenty of signs leading to the old red […]

For more information or tickets call Deertrees’ box office at 583-6747. Directions: In Harrison, as Route 117 bends around Crystal Lake, turn right up Dawes Hill Road. The Congregational Church will be on the right, “Mr. Oak” on the left. You can’t miss the theatre; there are plenty of signs leading to the old red […]