Voters in the Lakes Region Weekly will weigh in on a U.S. senate primary race, two state referendum questions and elections for local offices.
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Posted inAmerican Journal, Forecaster Opinion, Lakes Region Weekly
Here’s Something: Fly the Spirit of ’76 this Independence Day
With all the news swirling about these days, concerned observers can’t be faulted for thinking this July 4 may be the last time we celebrate Independence Day. If you haven’t yet buried your head like an ostrich by turning off news broadcasts, you’re probably shocked that Marxists have taken over sections of American cities, that […]
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Posted inCoastal Journal, Lakes Region Weekly, Northern Forecaster, Portland Forecaster, Southern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Maine Backyard Campout encourages safe outdoor fun amid pandemic
Nearly 30 communities have so far signed up for the July 10-11 weekend event.
Posted inLakes Region Weekly
‘Keep the momentum going’: Windham residents, police participate in peaceful march
Windham PD escorted more than 60 protesters in a peaceful march from the high school to the police station Thursday night.
Posted inLocal & State, Uncategorized
Windham man sentenced to 40 years for murdering his wife
Noah Gaston was convicted in November of shooting his wife in their Windham home in the pre-dawn hours of Jan. 14, 2016.
Posted inLakes Region Weekly
Bicentennial Maine: Windham
In commemoration of Maine’s bicentennial this year, the Lakes Region Weekly is featuring historical highlights from our communities’ past 200 years. This feature can be found in print and online every other week.
Posted inLakes Region Weekly
‘Hubcap guy’ legend on, off race track
Dick Wolstenhulme, owner of the landmark hubcap shop on Route 302 in Windham, died June 14 after a long battle with prostate cancer.
Posted inLakes Region Weekly
$50.8M RSU 14 budget ready for validation vote
The towns of Windham and Raymond have approved a $50.8 million budget for the upcoming school year and a minor capital bond question to go before voters on July 14. The $50,782,997 budget is $2.2 million more than the current year’s budget for a 4.61% increase. Residents will also be voting to approve the $626,443 […]
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It Happened in Windham: William Mayberry – forging a way through the wilderness
The Colonial blacksmith was an essential craftsman in the New World. He made indispensable items such as horseshoes, pots, pans and nails that were needed to set up a homestead in the frontier. Sometimes called ferriers, these skilled tradesmen also provided tools to early farmers, including axes, plowshares, cowbells and hoes. They supplied homes in […]
Posted inAmerican Journal, Forecaster Opinion, Lakes Region Weekly
Here’s Something: This summer, venture beyond the Maine cliche
At the beginning of each summer, right about the time when the midday sun is highest and the days start getting shorter, I start thinking about Maine’s famously long, still, frigid, weary, dead winters again. They’re so evil they read like the opening line of a Faulkner novel. Late June stirs the worst kind of […]