Facing the holidays after the death of a loved one is often a challenge, sometimes even years after the loss. There are so many memories of togetherness that the absence of that special person is all the more painful and confusing. Getting support, learning what reactions and feelings are normal, and finding ways to cope […]
Lakes Region Weekly News
Veterans can enjoy a day at the wildlife park, for free
On Sunday, Nov. 11, the Maine Wildlife Park will close for the 2007 season. Since it is also Veterans Day, the park will open its gate for free to all veterans and active military personnel to recognize and thank them for their service to our country. Each veteran will receive one free adult admission to […]
Early morning accident leaves one dead
A Naples woman was killed in a single-vehicle accident that occurred around 3:30 a.m. Saturday on Route 11 in Casco, according to Maine State Police. It took rescue crews four hours to clear the scene. Ericka Thibodeau, 34, was travelling east when she tried to negotiate a corner and her 2005 Chevy Cobalt went into […]
Early morning accident leaves one dead
A Naples woman was killed in a single-vehicle accident that occurred around 3:30 a.m. Saturday on Route 11 in Casco, according to Maine State Police. It took rescue crews four hours to clear the scene. Ericka Thibodeau, 34, was travelling east when she tried to negotiate a corner and her 2005 Chevy Cobalt went into […]
Early morning accident leaves one dead
A Naples woman was killed in a single-vehicle accident that occurred around 3:30 a.m. Saturday on Route 11 in Casco, according to Maine State Police. It took rescue crews four hours to clear the scene. Ericka Thibodeau, 34, was travelling east when she tried to negotiate a corner and her 2005 Chevy Cobalt went into […]
Naples woman killed in single-car crash
One person was killed in a single-vehicle accident that occurred around 3:30 a.m. Saturday on Route 11 in Casco, according to Maine State Police. It took rescue crews four hours to clear the scene. Ericka Thibodeau, 34, of Naples was travelling eastbound down Route 11 early Saturday morning in a 2005 Chevy Cobalt. According to […]
Who Was John Calvin Stevens?
In the 1920s, the Gates family of Gray hired Portland architect John Calvin Stevens to renovate their home. Stevens gave a facelift to the front of the home by redesigning the entry, created a porch on the side of the house, added on a back room, and rebuilt an old fire place in the parlor. […]
Thank you Standish Kiwanis
Editor, The recent canoe raffle held by the Standish Memorial American Legion Post 128 was well received. The lucky winner was Mr. Robert Brown of Standish. We wish to thank all who participated in our first raffle of more to come, and also wish Mr. Brown many hours of pleasure and enjoyment canoeing through the […]
New contract offer pleases Bridgton and police union
The prolonged contract impasse between Bridgton and the union representing seven police officers and dispatchers will likely be resolved by the end of the month. Bridgton Police Officer Bernie King, president of the Bridgton Federation of Public Employees, and Bridgton Town Manager Mitchell Berkowitz would not comment on the specifics of a new contract offer […]
New contract offer pleases Bridgton and police union
The prolonged contract impasse between Bridgton and the union representing seven police officers and dispatchers will likely be resolved by the end of the month. Bridgton Police Officer Bernie King, president of the Bridgton Federation of Public Employees, and Bridgton Town Manager Mitchell Berkowitz would not comment on the specifics of a new contract offer […]