Parade Help pay tribute to the men and women who have served to protect our country. Attend the Memorial Day Parade at 9 a.m on Monday, May 29. It will travel Route 202 from the rotary to the High School. For more information call Dave Tanguay at 892-1306. Home Al and Marlene Baxter, Lotts Drive, […]
Lakes Region Weekly News
Transportation department deals with shortfalls
While the state Department of Transportation lost its short-term battle to get a $60 million highway bond through the Legislature this week, the department faces budget shortfalls in the long term and the ongoing problem of being asked to give more to the state’s general fund than it takes. In the last 20 years or […]
Local births
Bruno Gabriela Judith Bruno was born on May 7 to Peter Bruno and Krishina Lockwood of Denmark at Maine Medical Center, Portland. Gabriela’s grandparents are Chuck and Millie Lockwood of Bass River, Cape Cod, Mass., and Julie and Peter Bruno of Denmark. Her great grandmother is Elizabeth Filossie of Endfield, CT. Parker Claira Jean Parker […]
Caring for Nick was a teacher's prayer
It did not take long to discover Nick. He was in my face before I had a chance to set my books down. He was in my face before I had a chance to check over the day’s lesson plans. He was in my face before I had a chance to check out the attendance […]
Neighbors announce petition, Busque defends quarry on Speak Out
Opponents of a proposed quarry off Nash Road announced last Friday that they would no longer pursue a moratorium on quarries in Windham. Instead, the group of concerned neighbors intends to petition for a revised town ordinance that would prevent large quarry operations from being allowed in residential areas. The announcement came during Friday night’s […]
Sign up now for Windham Youth Football
All interested players (grades 3-8 in the fall) are invited to register for Windham Youth Football prior to June 1. Registration forms can be found at Windham Recreation Department, Maxx2Pools, or online at www.windhamyouthfootball.com. Any questions, call Sandy at 892-3176. Costs are $75 for third through sixth graders; $95 for seventh and eighth graders. Deadline […]
Gunshop sign takes aim at local government
Once again, a gun shop owner in Raymond is stirring emotions with a roadside sign, which local officials say skirts the fine line between angry opinion and open threat. For more than a decade, Bill Darling, owner of Gulf of Maine Gunsmithing on Route 302, has been raising eyebrows with sarcastic barbs of political anger […]
Windham Republicans host local, state candidates
On Saturday, May 13, the Windham Republican Town Committee hosted its Annual Progressive Dinner to benefit local, county, state and federal candidates. A large group attended. Appetizers were enjoyed at the home of Julie and Dick Clark on Sebago Lake. The main meal and a tribute program was held at Windham Hill UCC felowship hall. […]
Windham Chamber Singers hold spring concert, June 1
The Windham Chamber Singers’ spring concert will be held at 7 p.m. on June 1 in the Windham Performing Arts Center. General admission is $5. This is the final performance of the 2005-2006 season. The seniors in the choir will be recognized and honored for their years as members of the group. This year has […]
Inn at Long Lake, Naples Public Library celebrating 100 years
The Inn at Long Lake is 100 years old this year and to mark this grand occasion, innkeepers Buddy Marcum and Keith Neubert are holding one spectacular party honoring not only their beautiful inn, but also the Naples Public Library which will soon be 100 years old as well. This Centennial Celebration is scheduled for […]