Look for the helpers All About Gray and New Gloucester’s Facebook page has all kinds of helpers available in this time of stress. Various members of the First Congregation Church of Gray are willing to run important errands locally. Call the church office at 657-4279 for more information. There is an ongoing food drive around […]
March 2020
Posted inLakes Region Weekly
Inside Standish: March 20
Recreation cancellations All youth and adult recreation programs have been suspended until further notice due to the ongoing health and safety situation. Further updates on the status of upcoming programs will be available at standishrec.com. School lunches SAD 6 schools are offering free meals to all children under age 18 on weekdays while schools are […]
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Angus King: Eight ways to combat coronavirus
Friends, the challenges created by the coronavirus epidemic are unlike anything that we’ve seen in the last 100 years. The situation is changing rapidly, but this much is clear: we all need to change our behaviors and adopt new approaches to protect ourselves and our loved ones. As I push for a number of policies […]
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Gordon Weil: Coronavirus response boosts bipartisan spirit
The coronavirus pandemic is illustrating a basic truth about the U.S. We are poor at long-term preparing and better at short-term reacting. The country was unprepared for dealing with a worldwide public health crisis. Even if other countries were similarly unready, that’s no excuse for a country that considers itself and is widely considered by […]
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On the Road Review: Subaru Outback Onyx Edition
The 2020 Outback has a familiar chassis, but an upgraded, tech-rich interior, more rear seat space and greater cargo capacity help it retain the virtues that make this America’s favorite wagon.
Posted inLakes Region Weekly
Maine Bicentennial: Bridgton
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 inLetters
Letter to the editor: Portland restaurant helps fill gap in school meals
This is a tough time for all who earn their living preparing meals for and waiting on those of us who love the food variety throughout the Portland area. Since restaurants have moved to takeout-only service, I know that many who are the servers who depend on us for their tips are being impacted. Please […]
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Toilet paper impossible to find? So is ammunition.
The general manager of Maine Ammo Company in Sanford says coronavirus-inspired panic buying has left stores out of bullets for rifles and handguns.
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Letter to the editor: Maine has acted belatedly in response to coronavirus
Maine people are making “closing the barn door after the horse” errors that countries, President Trump and states have made, minimizing and acting belatedly. A Cape Elizabeth parental update (reported in the Press Herald) wrongly stated “… this is not a virus that we can contain by quarantining.” That’s the purpose of quarantining: to limit […]
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On this date in Maine history: March 20
March 20, 1838: Franklin County is formed from parts of Cumberland, Kennebec and Somerset counties. Maine’s 11th county is its second-least-populous and one of its most mountainous. It is the location of the Sugarloaf skiing area and the site of the now-defunct Saddleback ski resort. March 20, 1852: J.P. Jewett, a Boston publisher, begins its initial […]
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