Frustrated at the time the Windham Town Council is taking to review his application for a proposed quarry, developer Peter Busque said this week that the issue will likely be solved in a courtroom rather than council chambers. Busque, citing actions taken on previous quarry proposals, urged the council on Tuesday to accept the planning […]
Lakes Region Weekly News
Inside Gray
Good hands needed A volunteer clay studio assistant is needed at the Fiddlehead Center for the Arts. The job requirements are strong organization skills, familiarity with the clay and pottery studio process, willingness to learn, cooperative spirit to do whatever is needed to be done that day. Specific tasks include firing and maintaining two indoor […]
Presidential powers 101
Following a political campaign is an exercise in faith. Presidential candidates make promises. They will say – “I will balance the budget.” “I will create jobs.” “I will provide affordable health care for all.” These are a few examples of what a candidate will proclaim. None of this is true. Moreover, a sitting president cannot […]
'Look Good, Feel Better' in Windham
Women in the Lakes Region who are coping with appearance-related side effects from cancer treatment are invited to a special program offered by the American Cancer Society. Look Good, Feel Better sessions are held monthly in Windham. The next session will be held Wednesday, May 28 at the North Windham Union Church, Roosevelt Trail, Windham. […]
'Look Good, Feel Better' in Windham
Women in the Lakes Region who are coping with appearance-related side effects from cancer treatment are invited to a special program offered by the American Cancer Society. Look Good, Feel Better sessions are held monthly in Windham. The next session will be held Wednesday, May 28 at the North Windham Union Church, Roosevelt Trail, Windham. […]
Cumberland County Superior Court
The following cases were decided in Cumberland County Superior Court in November 2007: Bridgton Christopher Avery, 28, of Bridgton was found guilty on a charge of operating after habitual offender revocation, prior in Windham May 31, 2007 and was fined $1,000 and sentenced to Cumberland County Jail for 9 months. He was found guilty on […]
Lakes Region memories –
0516memories.jpg Cutline: Steamboats long plied the waters of Long and Sebago lakes and Brandy Pond. This one, seen in the late 1800s near the Naples Causeway and opening bridge over the Chute River, is either taking passengers from the Bay of Naples Hotel in the background back to Casco Bay or a group of tourists […]
Walls and voices celebrate Windham's art (multimedia)
Windham High School was transformed into an art gallery for the week as creative talents of all kinds were put on display at the ninth annual District Art Show. Click here to see a photo slideshow of the event. The show, featuring over 2,000 pieces of student art, opened Monday with a celebration featuring musical […]
Walls and voices celebrate Windham's art (multimedia)
Windham High School was transformed into an art gallery for the week as creative talents of all kinds were put on display at the ninth annual District Art Show. Click here to see a photo slideshow of the event. The show, featuring over 2,000 pieces of student art, opened Monday with a celebration featuring musical […]
'Living Well' course offered at BCC
The Bridgton Community Center is offering the Living Well chronic disease self-management program to people with any chronic condition who want to take more control of their own health. Classes will meet each Thursday from 1-3:30 p.m. at 15 Depot St., Bridgton, from Thursday, May 29, through Thursday, July 3. Living Well is a six-week […]