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Migis Lodge profiled in

Migis Lodge in South Casco, a Sebago Lake resort since 1916, has been profiled in the July/August issue of Departures magazine. The article calls Migis, “…a triumph of the fine art of rustic luxury, or luxurious rusticity, with none of the discomfort of actual camping and all of its outdoorsy, wood-smoke pleasure. The indulgences come […]

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Migis Lodge profiled in

Migis Lodge in South Casco, a Sebago Lake resort since 1916, has been profiled in the July/August issue of Departures magazine. The article calls Migis, “…a triumph of the fine art of rustic luxury, or luxurious rusticity, with none of the discomfort of actual camping and all of its outdoorsy, wood-smoke pleasure. The indulgences come […]

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PWD eliminates use of hazardous substance

Last week, the Portland Water District Board of Trustees approved funding for a $2 million project to eliminate gaseous chlorine from the East End Wastewater Treatment Facility. Liquid hypochlorite will replace the chlorine gas and sodium bisulfite will replace the sulfur dioxide used in the disinfection process at the plant. The project is expected to […]

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PWD eliminates use of hazardous substance

Last week, the Portland Water District Board of Trustees approved funding for a $2 million project to eliminate gaseous chlorine from the East End Wastewater Treatment Facility. Liquid hypochlorite will replace the chlorine gas and sodium bisulfite will replace the sulfur dioxide used in the disinfection process at the plant. The project is expected to […]

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Plan ahead for senior trips

Windham Senior Citizen trips fill up fast, and Sherri Holtan of the Parks and Recreation Department is planning ahead. To help those who may want to budget, Holtan has announced the following events and asks that anyone interested, give her a call at 892-1905. Tuesday, Oct. 11 – Fall foliage trip to the Balsams, cost […]

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Plan ahead for senior trips

Windham Senior Citizen trips fill up fast, and Sherri Holtan of the Parks and Recreation Department is planning ahead. To help those who may want to budget, Holtan has announced the following events and asks that anyone interested, give her a call at 892-1905. Tuesday, Oct. 11 – Fall foliage trip to the Balsams, cost […]

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Chaffin Pond: A walk in the woods

Over the past decade, North Windham has become the commercial center of the Lakes Region. Development of the several-mile stretch seems endless. Just as one store opens up, so begins the construction of another closeby. However, right outside the heart of it all is an escape from the hustle and bustle: Chaffin Pond. Chaffin Pond […]

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Recent Lakes Region births

Maine Medical Center births Jacob Loren Hamby was born on July 5 to Matt and Erica Hamby of Windham. Jacob’s grandparents are Louis and Debra Godin of Windham, Tim Zimont of Raymond and Robert and Becky Hamby of Windham. Isabelle Eva Rocheleau was born on July 4 to Ben and Rebecca Rocheleau of Steep Falls. […]

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Recent Lakes Region births

Maine Medical Center births Jacob Loren Hamby was born on July 5 to Matt and Erica Hamby of Windham. Jacob’s grandparents are Louis and Debra Godin of Windham, Tim Zimont of Raymond and Robert and Becky Hamby of Windham. Isabelle Eva Rocheleau was born on July 4 to Ben and Rebecca Rocheleau of Steep Falls. […]

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Watered-down bill has little effect on hospitals

The work of the Commission to Study Maine’s Hospitals, under fire a year ago when its chairman suggested merging facilities and laying off staff, has resulted in legislation so tame it will have almost no effect on health-care costs going forward. It was so watered down, in fact, the commission’s chairman, Bill Haggett, former chief […]