WINDHAM – It is just past 5 p.m. on a Tuesday evening and there are no spots left in the small parking lot next to Hawkes Farm Stand, just below the Windham rotary on Route 302. Desperate for a spot, tourists and locals alike are parked in the breakdown lane in front of the stand, […]
Lakes Region Weekly News
Investigation continues in Raymond church arson
RAYMOND – Almost a month after a small fire ignited on the rear wall of the Raymond Hill Baptist Church – built in 1834 and one of the oldest churches in Maine – investigators are still conducting interviews searching for the culprit in what they say was arson. According to Sgt. Joel Davis of the […]
Investigation continues in Raymond church arson
RAYMOND – Almost a month after a small fire ignited on the rear wall of the Raymond Hill Baptist Church – built in 1834 and one of the oldest churches in Maine – investigators are still conducting interviews searching for the culprit in what they say was arson. According to Sgt. Joel Davis of the […]
In Naples, a new play in fight against milfoil
NAPLES – As government resources dry up due to the economy, an association aiming to limit the spread of invasive milfoil on Sebago Cove in Naples is finding success with a new way of funding it is calling “Pay to Play.” Last summer, a nonprofit organization, Save Sebago Cove, spent four weeks mapping milfoil on […]
In Naples, a new play in fight against milfoil
NAPLES – As government resources dry up due to the economy, an association aiming to limit the spread of invasive milfoil on Sebago Cove in Naples is finding success with a new way of funding it is calling “Pay to Play.” Last summer, a nonprofit organization, Save Sebago Cove, spent four weeks mapping milfoil on […]
PAWNING FOR GOLD – Local dealers busy as price hits record highs
WINDHAM – With gold prices hitting record highs in recent weeks, the modern-day twist on the 1849 gold rush isn’t limited to far-off trading floors. It’s hitting right here in the Lakes Region, as well. It may not be a great time to enter the gold market, but those who already own gold jewelry, especially […]
PAWNING FOR GOLD – Local dealers busy as price hits record highs
WINDHAM – With gold prices hitting record highs in recent weeks, the modern-day twist on the 1849 gold rush isn’t limited to far-off trading floors. It’s hitting right here in the Lakes Region, as well. It may not be a great time to enter the gold market, but those who already own gold jewelry, especially […]
Windham officials to investigate sales at new quarry
WINDHAM – News that Peter Busque has been selling rock out of his quarry on Nash Road came as a surprise Monday to Renee Carter, Windham’s code enforcement officer. According to Carter, Busque isn’t allowed to sell rock mined at the quarry until he meets all 16 conditions of approval set on the quarry by […]
Windham officials to investigate sales at new quarry
WINDHAM – News that Peter Busque has been selling rock out of his quarry on Nash Road came as a surprise Monday to Renee Carter, Windham’s code enforcement officer. According to Carter, Busque isn’t allowed to sell rock mined at the quarry until he meets all 16 conditions of approval set on the quarry by […]
Windham officials to investigate sales at new quarry
WINDHAM – News that Peter Busque has been selling rock out of his quarry on Nash Road came as a surprise Monday to Renee Carter, Windham’s code enforcement officer. According to Carter, Busque isn’t allowed to sell rock mined at the quarry until he meets all 16 conditions of approval set on the quarry by […]