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CONGRATS to all of the winners of the 2021 Maine Press Association Better Newspaper Contest!
The Portland Press Herald, the Portland Phoenix, The Camden Herald and the Maine Sunday Telegram have been honored by the Maine Press Association for General Excellence in print newspapers.
The Portland Press Herald, The Maine Monitor, and the Boothbay Register took top honors for digital General Excellence in the MPA’s Better Newspaper Contest.
The awards were presented Saturday afternoon during the association’s annual awards presentation, this year held virtually due to COVID-19.
Dorothy “Dot” Roderick, one of the first women advertising executives in the newspaper industry; Dieter Bradbury, a force in Maine journalism for more than four decades; and Judy Meyer, executive editor for Sun Journal, Morning Sentinel / Kennebec Journal and a fierce advocate for First Amendment rights, were selected by the MPA’s Hall of Fame Committee as the 2021 inductees. Due to the decision to forego this year’s in-person conference, the formal induction ceremony will be held at next year’s MPA Conference, Oct. 22, in Bar Harbor.
In the General Excellence competition for print newspapers, The Portland Press Herald was judged the best daily in Maine for the third consecutive year while the Maine Sunday Telegram was the weekend Newspaper of the Year for the eleventh time in twelve years.
The contest judges, who hailed from The South Dakota Press Association, wrote of The Portland Press Herald, “Clearly the class of this division. Front page designs are attractive and leave no doubt about the day’s top story. It features a robust editorial page with local editorials and an attractive sports page…. The writing ranges from professional to first-rate.”
“There’s not much getting done on Sundays in Portland for the readers of this newspaper,” said the judges about the Maine Sunday Telegram. “It’s stuffed with ads and sections that feature stories from staff writers in each one. The sports news pops off the page. Headlines are solid and photos are crisp.”
In the Weekly 1 division, for newspapers with less than 3,000 print circulation, The Camden Herald took the top prize. Judges said, “This is a newsy, well-written newspaper. The front pages are attractive…It has lively opinion pages and a first-rate sports section.” The Weekly 2 winner, the Portland Phoenix, was lauded for its differences. “Unlike many tab-sized newspapers, this one does not overload its front page, opting to take an attractive magazine approach. The writing here is superb.”
The Camden Herald and The Lincoln County News won the Freedom of Information first-place award in the Weekly 1 and Weekly 2 divisions, respectively, while The Bangor Daily News took top honors in the Daily/Weekend division.
Samantha Hogan of The Maine Monitor was named the Journalist of the Year and Jane Patriquin of the Portland Press Herald was the Advertising Person of the Year.
Emily Bader, formerly of the Lakes Region Weekly and now of the Sun Journal, won the Bob Drake Young Writer’s Award, and Keith Taylor of MaineToday Media was honored by the MPA as the Unsung Hero of the Year.
A complete list of 2021 award winners will be posted later this week on the MPA’s website.
The Maine Press Association (MPA), founded in 1864, is one of the oldest professional news organizations in the nation. Learn more at
www.mainepressassociation.org.
In this week's Lakes Region Weekly, read about a Windham graduate who makes it his business to spread the good news. And speaking of good news -Christmas in July returns to Naples. Pick up a copy today or find the paper online any time at
https://www.pressherald.com/lakes-region-weekly/.
An Act To Protect Private Property and Livestock from Fireworks
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1. 8 MRSA §223-A, sub-§8, ¶¶C and D are enacted to read:
C. A person may not use consumer fireworks where noise from the fireworks would disturb livestock or poultry or within 1/4 mile of a property where livestock or poultry are present without the consent of that property's owner. As used in this paragraph, "livestock" has the same meaning as in Title 7, section 81, subsection 8 and "poultry" has the same meaning as in Title 7, section 81, subsection 9.
D. A person may not allow debris from the use of consumer fireworks to enter or land on the property of a person who has not given consent for the debris to enter or land on that property.
SUMMARY
This bill prohibits the use of consumer fireworks where noise from the fireworks would disturb livestock or poultry or within 1/4 mile of a property where livestock or poultry are present without the consent of that property's owner and prohibits a person from allowing debris from the use of consumer fireworks to enter or land on the property of a person who has not given consent for the debris to enter or land on the property.
The Sweden Historical Society is hosting a community yard sale from 8:00 am until Noon on Saturday, July 10th on the Sweden Village Green. Spaces are $25.00 and tables are $10.00 each. If you wish to participate or donate items contact Gail DeWildt at 647-2592.
Would like to see any article about selectmen running for election in Gray, I am new to area. Thanks!
President Donald Trump and Vice President Mike Pence will keep their promises, support a job creating economy with tax cuts and deregulation, lower medicine prices, increased wages, better trade agreements and secure borders. President Trump acted quickly to stop Chinese travelers from coming to the US and to invest in ventilators, medicines and vaccines to fight COVID-19. President Trump supports peace and freedom through fair elections and a strong military. President Trump supports justice and law & order through trained police and judges who interpret laws and the US Constitution. Donald Trump and his Senate approved judicial appointments will uphold the US Constitution with its separation of powers, checks and balances, and Bill of Rights including the First Amendment Freedom of Speech, Freedom of Religion and the Second Amendment. Please vote for Senator Susan Collins and the entire Republican ticket on or before Tuesday November 3rd!
Top cop says thanks
Check out this podcast episode highlighting two amazing teachers at the middle school.
It's Windham Wednesday! It's Emily your friendly Girl Scout recruiter. I will be at Windham Primary in t-minus 9 hours (6pm) for a sign-up event tonight. The goal for this new troop is to have some adults work with me the next 4 weeks doing awesome and fun activities before I pass the troop onto them. I can't wait to meet you tonight! Can't make it? Sign up online at
** UPDATE 3/2/20 ** R***R IS HOME
This morning R***r showed up at a house down the road (less than 1/2 mile away). The people had seen one of R***r's flyer and called the owner.
UPDATE - 2/27/20 - R***R IS STILL MISSING.FROM WEST NEWFIELD.
R***r is still missing from his home on Sunset Trail by Libby Road in West Newfield. He is a 10 month old 80 lb light colored Golden Retreiver - wearing his collar with ID tags. R***r is a friendly puppy, but we ask that you DO NOT CHASE HIM! If you see him, call Josh right away at (207) 432-6830 or (603) 866-282
***2/24/20***R***R IS MISSING FROM WEST NEWFIELD, ME
R***r is missing from his home on Sunset Trail by Libby Road in West Newfield. He is a 10 month old 80 lb light colored Golden Retreiver - wearing his collar with ID tags. R***r is a friendly puppy, but we ask that you DO NOT CHASE HIM! If you see him, call Josh right away at (207) 432-6830 or (603) 866-2821 with information.
Animal Welfare Society
Lakes Region Weekly
In recent years, there has been tension on the Town Council that has escalated into name-calling and discord both at meetings and outside of them. Reporting by Lakes Region Weekly
A fun event for the family (well behaved dogs on a leash) Walk registration now open! For more information check out our Pups in the Park page and
www.standishrec.com. Thank you for your support!