Erin Dodge, daughter of Gary and Cathy Dodge of Raymond, has been accepted at the School Of Visual Arts in New York City. She will be majoring in Illustration. Erin is a 2006 graduate of Gray-New Gloucester High School. She is also the recipient of the Byrion Gouzie Memorial Scholarship awarded to a student majoring […]
Lakes Region Weekly News
Driver safety course for seniors, June 19, 21
An AARP Driver Safety Course for drivers 50 years of age and older will be presented at the AARP Maine State Office, 1685 Congress St., Portland, on Monday, June 19, and Wednesday, June 21. Classes will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on each of the two dates and participants must attend both […]
Bonny Eagle Top Ten students
Ed’s note: The following list of Bonny Eagle’s top ten graduating seniors appears in alphabetical order. Bonny Eagle does not pick a valedictorian and does not rank students one to ten. Josh Douin, is the son of Lisa Lozier and David Douin of Hollis. David was in the National Honor Society, Foreign Language Honor Society, […]
Christian arts festival displays God-given talent, June 24
The Fifth Annual His Gifts, His Presence New England Christian Arts Festival will be held June 24 from 3 to 9 p.m. at Greater Portland Vineyard Christian Fellowship on Bridgton Road in Westbrook. The interdenominational event features dancers, musicians, poets, potters, sculptors and painters from all over the country, as well as phenomenal local talent. […]
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June 16: Kingpin Wrecking Crew in concert starting at 8 p.m. at Cornerstone Assembly of God Church on Cottage Road in Windham, off Falmouth Rd. Ages 18 and up. Tickets $5 at the door or call Terry @ 892-4630. The Kingpin Wrecking Crew, an underground alternative band on the verge of breaking through to national […]
Casco Alliance Church to hold Vacation Bible School in July
From July 17 to 26 Casco Alliance Church is holding Vacation Bible School on Mondays and Wednesdays from 5:30 to 8 p.m. All children ages 4-12 are invited to attend. Children will have a great time singing, creating crafts, making special snacks and playing games and learning about the treasure of God’s amazing love. For […]
Music on the Hill series tickets now on sale
The Windham Hill United Church of Christ, located at 140 Windham Center Road in Windham, is hosting the ninth annual Music On the Hill Concert Series in July. Tickets can be purchased starting in June at Little Sebago Gallery & Frame at 889 Roosevelt Trail in North Windham. The following are this year’s scheduled guest […]
Seniors, veterans celebrate Flag Day and its meaning
On Wednesday, veterans, seniors and volunteers at Unity Gardens senior housing complex in Windham revived the centuries-old tradition of Flag Day – a day set aside to honor our nation’s flag and what it stands for. The Flag Day ceremony began with a prayer by Vietnam veteran John Boyden as the audience bowed their heads […]
Walking this way
Brewer residents Brenda Volz and her son Dan walked through Windham on routes 202 and 302 on Thursday afternoon during a 65-mile trek to raise money for Easter Seals. The two started last Tuesday in Augusta and finished Saturday at Deering Oaks Park in Portland. “You notice a lot more things walking than when you’re […]
Graduation Day in Windham: taking tears and triumph into tomorrow
April Noel’s nerves were a bit frayed just prior to Windham’s High School graduation. “There are 4,000 people out there,” she said, as she peeked around the corner into Cumberland County Civic Center where parents and friends of graduates rapidly were filling the stands. Noel’s feelings were shared by many as Windham High School graduated […]