Sharing Resources Board members from the Little Sebago Lake Association met with town representatives Jan. 16 to explore ways to share resources in regards to water quality issues within the boundaries of Gray and Windham. Councilors Kaile Warren and Donna Chapmen from Windham and Deborah Mancini, Council chair from Gray were among those attending. The […]
Lakes Region Weekly News
Feathers need ruffling (letter)
Last week’s “Civility at Stake” editorial (relating what Michael Shaughnessy believes are inadequacies on the Windham Town Council) left me with a bitter taste in my mouth. The writer’s lack of objectivity in criticizing personal attacks while committing them himself is irony at its best. Expressing opinions on issues – free of hidden agendas and […]
Dip it or donate
Freezin’ For a Reason Saturday, Jan. 26 at 11 a.m. Highland Lake Beach in Bridgton. to benefit Harvest Hills Animal Hospital 935-4358 Polar Plunge Saturday, Feb. 9 at 12 p.m. Willard Beach in South Portland to benefit Camp Sunshine 655-3825 or to sponsor Joanne Riley call 892-9700 Shaw’s Polar Dip Saturday, Feb. 23 at 11 […]
Bridgton Community Center calendar
Monday, Jan. 28 – Cribbage, 2 p.m. Monday, Jan. 28 – Narcotics Anonymous, 7 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 29 – Bridge, 1 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 29 – Hatha Yoga, classes from 3:30 – 5 p.m. and 6 – 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 29 – Bridge Crossing Support Group, 6 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 30 – Senior Lunch, […]
Essays support animal shelters
Do you love your dog? Do you love to write? Why not combine these two passions and enter the Western Maine Pet Project Inc. essay contest? The Western Maine Pet Project invites dog lovers to support the mission of the nonprofit organization by entering its essay contest open to two age groups. The 13-to-130-division is […]
Inside Sebago
Grants Gained Sebago recently received a $25,000 grant, to purchase an emergency generator for the town’s shelter at the old town hall (Potter Academy). The generator would also provide emergency power for the town hall and for Fire Station #1, in the Mud City complex. This grant is from the Maine Emergency Management Agency, and […]
On the right track: Going a new direction
“The government is merely a servant – merely a temporary servant; it cannot be its prerogative to determine what is right and what is wrong, and decide who is a patriot and who isn’t. Its function is to obey orders, not originate them.” – Mark Twain. Lane/Tommy: We believe it is time for government at […]
Taking the plunge
The traditional garb for outdoor activities in Maine is built around the layered look; ski jackets over flannel shirts, snowmobile boots over wool socks and lots of knit hats and thick gloves. However, recent years have seen the rise of an outdoor winter sport in Maine known for it’s skimpy outfits. “Polar bear dips,” or […]
Inside Bridgton
It was great to see Bridgton make front page news about the booming ski business this season. Judging by the crowds at Shawnee Peak, the skiers are coming up in droves and energizing the economy of the Lakes Region as they do so. Mike McClellan and the Greater Bridgton Lakes Region Chamber of Commerce have […]
Inside Bridgton
It was great to see Bridgton make front page news about the booming ski business this season. Judging by the crowds at Shawnee Peak, the skiers are coming up in droves and energizing the economy of the Lakes Region as they do so. Mike McClellan and the Greater Bridgton Lakes Region Chamber of Commerce have […]