Editor, The Lakes Region Weekly has made a significant effort to change the face of the paper and to improve its coverage of local news. The “Inside –” town news columns are a valuable addition, and we in Sebago especially appreciate Elizabeth Dolloff’s column with Sebago news. All those positive things the Lakes Region Weekly […]

This letter to the citizens of Windham is written in response to the many letters written by Councilor Kaile Warren since he began his quest to serve on the Windham Town Council. He asserts that only the three new councilors are properly governing the town. Let me assure you that not only are the three […]

A few weeks ago, someone brought up the idea at a school board meeting of requiring students to devote some of their time volunteering in the community, before they graduated from high school. This is actually being done in other towns. Of course it will take quite awhile for some committee to develop a policy […]

A few weeks ago, someone brought up the idea at a school board meeting of requiring students to devote some of their time volunteering in the community, before they graduated from high school. This is actually being done in other towns. Of course it will take quite awhile for some committee to develop a policy […]

As the Lakes Region goes, so goes Maine, as record attendance at local Democratic caucuses Sunday led to overwhelming support for Sen. Barack Obama, D-Ill., over Sen. Hillary Clinton, D- N.Y. “We were told to expect a 30 percent increase from 2004,” said Lew Krainin, organizer of the Democratic caucus in Naples. “Instead we got […]

NOTE: See page 19 of teh Feb. 8 LRW for format Friday: Chance of snow showers is 30 percent. High: 31 Low: 11 Saturday: Chance of snow showers is 30 percent. High: 19 Low: -1 Sunday: Chance of snow showers is 30 percent. High: 27 Low: 11 Weather Word of the Week: Rime: A white […]

A bookkeeping error appears to be at the root of questions about election spending by a Sebago candidate for the Maine House District 99 seat in November 2007 Democrat Kate Smith, who lost to Republican Ralph Sarty Jr. in a special election to replace Philip Cressey, became the subject of an audit by the Maine […]

Football is over. Baseball hasn’t started. For the next two months, our entertainment options are limited to reality shows, hockey or politics. No matter which bloody competition you choose, remember: Reality-show participants, hockey players and politicians are not subject to the rules governing normal human interaction. If you behave as they do, you’ll face serious […]

Local caucus results with earned delegates in parentheses. Bridgton: Sen. Hillary Clinton, D-N.Y. – 50 (4) Sen. Barack Obama, D-Ill. – 97 (7) Casco: Sen. Hillary Clinton, D. – N.Y.) – 30 (4) Sen. Barack Obama (D. – Ill.) – 35 (4) Uncommitted – 1 Gray: Sen. Hillary Clinton (D. – N.Y.) – 70 (8) […]

From left, second-grader Lauryn Silva, first-grader Kyla Hewey, kindergartner Meghan Morrow and third grader Erik Christensen won They are pictured with Principal Ginny Day.