LAKES REGION – After 11 years directing nearly every aspect of the Sebago Lake Rotary Club’s annual ice fishing derby, Tom Noonan announced this week he is stepping down from the post. However, the popular Sebago Lake derby, which has grown to be the third-largest in the country, won’t be casting about looking for a […]
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Leadership recast at Sebago Lake ice fishing derby
LAKES REGION – After 11 years directing nearly every aspect of the Sebago Lake Rotary Club’s annual ice fishing derby, Tom Noonan announced this week he is stepping down from the post. However, the popular Sebago Lake derby, which has grown to be the third-largest in the country, won’t be casting about looking for a […]
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National trail brings cyclists through Lakes Region
LAKES REGION – While many tourists come to the Lakes Region by car and by bus, others pedal their way here, often from very far away, to visit the lakes of western Maine. While there are no outward signs of a formal bicycle trail through the area, the reason so many long distance bicycle tourists […]
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Inside Naples – 9/9
Come ON, Irene! WOW, that was interesting. Watching from the house up on Kimball Corner, the storm didn’t seem stronger than other ones I’ve seen pass through, but I guess those gusts and all that rain were enough to cause havoc. Most lost power on Sunday morning and it was Thursday night before most of […]
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Inside New Gloucester – 9/9
Open Barn fundraiser You’re invited to the annual Open Barn fundraiser at Open Gates Equine Rescue from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 10. Rain date is Sept. 17. Horse enthusiasts and other shelter supporters won’t want to miss this fun and informative event. Dr. David Jefferson of Maine Equine Associates will speak on […]
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Expecting a busy winter, Windham heating fuel group to hold fundraiser
WINDHAM – With heating season approaching quickly, the nonprofit Windham Neighbors Helping Neighbors is holding a fundraising dinner and auction next week to raise money for fuel expenditures for needy residents. The “Charity Gala” will be held in the Roosevelt Room of Club 302 in North Windham Saturday, Sept. 17 from 5:30 p.m. to midnight. […]
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Inside Windham – 9/9
The Windham Way From time to time, a story surfaces that exemplifies what former town councilor Dave Ennis used to call “The Windham Way” and reinforcing our faith in the public. Madeline Roberts, who does such an exemplary job at the Food Pantry and Clothes Closet, shared the story of a former client of the […]
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Inside Bridgton – 9/9
I hope you are reading my column in the clean, well-lit comfort of your own home, now that the power has been restored and life in Bridgton is back to “normal.” Nothing like a good tempest to blow us out of our end-of-summer revelry and remind us of how much worse it could have been. […]
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Inside Raymond – 9/2
I am stunned at how fast school vacation and the official visitors’ season went this year. This summer was especially fun for me and I am sad to see it end. While this week’s column includes plenty of news on the upcoming school year and events, I hope you will enjoy more summertime fun as […]
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Inside Raymond – 9/2
I am stunned at how fast school vacation and the official visitors’ season went this year. This summer was especially fun for me and I am sad to see it end. While this week’s column includes plenty of news on the upcoming school year and events, I hope you will enjoy more summertime fun as […]