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Inside Standish: Jan. 24

by Matthew Gregoire January 24, 2020January 22, 2020

Nerf Night A children’s Nerf Night will be held at George E. Jack Elementary from 6-7:30 p.m. Feb 2. Students in grades 2-6 will be able to participate in a number of individual and group activities. Students must bring their own eye protection and Nerf toy, and Standish Recreation will supply Nerf darts. The program […]

Lakes Region Weekly

Long jumper heading to Olympic Trials

by Jane Vaughan January 21, 2020January 22, 2020

Kate Hall came in 10th place at the 2016 Olympic Trials and is aiming for one of the top three spots this time in order to secure a place on the 2020 U.S. Olympic Team.

Cops & Courts, Local & State, News

Police charge Standish couple with operating meth lab

by Dennis Hoey January 15, 2020January 16, 2020

Authorities say Jeffrey Makela and Nicole Makela were manufacturing the drug on the property where they lived with their 4 children – a 3-week-old baby, a 15-month-old boy and girls 10 and 12.

Lakes Region Weekly

Inside Standish: Jan. 10

by Matthew Gregoire January 10, 2020January 8, 2020

Special Olympics fundraiser Go BEyond Friends of Special Olympics Basketball (members of staff and administration) take on the Wizards team at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 15, at Bonny Eagle Middle School. Tickets for the fundraiser game are $12 in advance, $15 at the door. For tickets, go to harlemwizards.thundertix.com/events/161457 Mah-jongg Free beginners mah-jongg sessions are […]

Lakes Region Weekly

Human Rights Commission likely to toss fired manager’s complaints

by Jane Vaughan January 8, 2020January 8, 2020

The commission investigator’s report recommends that former Standish Town Manager Kris Tucker’s complaints be dismissed.

Lakes Region Weekly

Standish schools mourn student killed in crash

by Jane Vaughan January 8, 2020

Edna Libby and George E. Jack Elementary Schools are focused on student and staff well-being in the aftermath of the deadly crash.

American Journal, Lakes Region Weekly, The Forecaster

Portland Water District Trustees approve $47.5M budget for 2020

January 6, 2020

PORTLAND — The Portland Water District’s Board of Trustees has unanimously approved a combined $47.5 million water and wastewater operating budget, a 4.3% increase over 2019. Much of the increase is attributed to higher electricity costs, increases in materials and supplies, debt service and the addition of four positions, according to the district. Trustees also […]