Mainers could get the opportunity to see their legislators in action under a proposal to install cameras in the House and Senate to create video archives and perhaps a live visual Internet feed to those tuning in from home. A bill presented by state Rep. David Trahan, R-Waldoboro, calls for installing the cameras for a […]
Lakes Region Weekly News
Morrell honored for her Oddfellows gift
Last summer, the Oddfellows Hall on Route 302 in Windham received a new sign after 50 years with the old one. Josie Morrell, who created and paid for the new sign, was honored Wednesday night and the sign was officially dedicated to her. Morrell, a Windham resident, and her son, Peter Morrell, together created the […]
Morrell honored for her Oddfellows gift
Last summer, the Oddfellows Hall on Route 302 in Windham received a new sign after 50 years with the old one. Josie Morrell, who created and paid for the new sign, was honored Wednesday night and the sign was officially dedicated to her. Morrell, a Windham resident, and her son, Peter Morrell, together created the […]
Morrell honored for her Oddfellows gift
Last summer, the Oddfellows Hall on Route 302 in Windham received a new sign after 50 years with the old one. Josie Morrell, who created and paid for the new sign, was honored Wednesday night and the sign was officially dedicated to her. Morrell, a Windham resident, and her son, Peter Morrell, together created the […]
Protecting Maine's Waters
From Pickerel Pond to Lake Auburn, from Sebago Lake to Bryant Pond, lakes and ponds in Maine are under attack. Aquatic invasive species threaten Maine’s drinking water systems, recreation, wildlife habitat, lakefront real estate, and fisheries. Plants, such as Variable Leaf Milfoil, are crowding out native species. Invasive Asian shore crabs are taking over Southern […]
PWD issues 'State of the Lake' report
The Portland Water District, in its third annual State of the Lake Report released last week, declares the water quality of Sebago Lake “excellent.” Seven thousand copies were mailed to area residents and interested parties, and additional reports may be picked up at the Portland Water District Ecology Center in Standish at Routes 237 and […]
PWD issues 'State of the Lake' report
The Portland Water District, in its third annual State of the Lake Report released last week, declares the water quality of Sebago Lake “excellent.” Seven thousand copies were mailed to area residents and interested parties, and additional reports may be picked up at the Portland Water District Ecology Center in Standish at Routes 237 and […]
Homeless drama at North Windham UCC, May 15
“Hear Our Stories, Know our Names,” held May 15 at 4 p.m. at the North Windham Union Church on Route 302, is a real-life presentation by the homeless in our state. All the cast members are telling their true stories of what it means to be poor and homeless in Maine. This program has received […]
Marble Meet, May 14
It is once again time for the 10th Annual Marble Meet to be held at the Best Western/Merry Manor Inn in South Portland, in the Governor’s Restaurant Ballroom from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, May 14. Admission is $3 for adults and children under 12 are free. For more information call Gary Stetson […]
Marble Meet, May 14
It is once again time for the 10th Annual Marble Meet to be held at the Best Western/Merry Manor Inn in South Portland, in the Governor’s Restaurant Ballroom from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, May 14. Admission is $3 for adults and children under 12 are free. For more information call Gary Stetson […]