Steep Falls Public Library is open Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturday 9 a.m.-noon. Story hour for the toddler and preschool age child is held Wednesday at 10 a.m. Story hour is free and open to the public. Story hour consists of singing, an interactive storytelling, craft and a […]

Hello, readers My name is Nikkol Hawkes, and I’m your new Inside Casco community columnist for the Lakes Region Weekly. My job is to reflect the community by sharing news and events in our town. Feel free to contact me with any community notes in general or feedback from things I write about. I look […]

Meals for Lakes Region seniors are available at Unity Gardens on Route 115 in North Windham. For reservations or information, call Southern Maine Agency on Aging at 396-6500. Thursday, Nov. 1 Beef Tips w/Gravy, Mashed Potatoes, Brussels Sprouts, Whole Wheat Roll, Banana Bread. Diabetic: Diet Banana Bread Alt: Pork Patty Friday Nov. 2 BBQ Chopped […]

Crafters Wanted Crafters are wanted for the upcoming Holiday Artisan Show at Center Stage Performing Arts on Main Street in Raymond. The show is scheduled for Saturday, Dec. 8 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The show will feature handmade crafts in jewelry, pottery, artwork, hand-knitted items, seasonal decorative ornaments, candles, etc. Contact 761-2938 for […]

Aren’t we lucky to have this unusual warm fall weather? Every day saves a little on the fuel which apparently is going to take a bigger bite than ever from our winter budgets. A number of years ago, during part of the “back to the land” movement, wood burning stoves were rediscovered and were talked […]

Aren’t we lucky to have this unusual warm fall weather? Every day saves a little on the fuel which apparently is going to take a bigger bite than ever from our winter budgets. A number of years ago, during part of the “back to the land” movement, wood burning stoves were rediscovered and were talked […]

State Sen. Bill Diamond will be the guest speaker at the upcoming Lake Region Elder Network meeting on Thursday, Nov. 1 at 9 a.m. at the Naples Muncipal Building on Route 302 (next to the post office). “One of the more significant problems with assisting the elderly in our communities is identifying those in need […]

Help stop the spread of casinos In 2003, voters rejected a casino in Sanford. Then, in 2005, they approved a racino in Bangor. In 2007, voters are being asked to approve a Washington County racino. While this latest proposal is being touted as the best way to fix eastern Maine’s sluggish economy, if we really […]

Help stop the spread of casinos In 2003, voters rejected a casino in Sanford. Then, in 2005, they approved a racino in Bangor. In 2007, voters are being asked to approve a Washington County racino. While this latest proposal is being touted as the best way to fix eastern Maine’s sluggish economy, if we really […]

Vote Nov. 6 The Nov. 6 state and county referendum vote is fast approaching. Absentee ballots are available at the town clerk’s office Monday-Friday, 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The clerk’s office will be open late for absentee voting or registering to vote on Thursday, Nov. 1 until 6:30 p.m. All Windham residents vote at […]