WINDHAM — National recreational vehicle dealer Camping World Holdings announced this week that it has signed an agreement to acquire Lee’s Family Trailer Sales and Service of Windham for an undisclosed sum. Alton “Lee” Gardner opened Lee’s Family Trailer, now on Route 302, in 1984. Current owner Dan Craffey purchased the company from Gardner’s family […]
Emily Bader
Emily joined the Sun Journal in April 2021 on the health beat. She previously reported for the Lakes Region Weekly, covering nine towns in Cumberland County. She enjoys taste testing chai lattes at local cafes, attempting to beat her personal best on the NYT’s mini crossword puzzle and watching thunderstorms. She’s on the fence about the Oxford comma.
Emily grew up in Los Angeles and graduated from Wellesley College in 2018. She’s lived in lots of places for little bits of time but now calls Portland home. She welcomes coffee shop recommendations, cookie recipes and news tips in her inbox.
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Vaccination clinic at Bridgton Community Center March 4
BRIDGTON — Mainers 70 years and older can now schedule an appointment for a one-day COVID-19 vaccination clinic at the Bridgton Community Center on March 4. The clinic at 15 Depot St. is hosted by Northern Light Health and will be open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., according to the town. To schedule an […]
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New Gloucester manager leaving for Casco job
New Gloucester Town Manager Brenda Fox-Howard’s last day is April 2 and her first day as Casco town manager is April 5.
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New Gloucester library reopens with new staff on board
The New Gloucester Public Library reopened for lobby service earlier this week under new leadership, six months after budget disagreements closed its doors.
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Saint Joseph’s College institutes new COVID-19 restrictions, student fines
The college, in the wake of another outbreak, tightens pandemic policies in the residence halls.
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‘Great opportunities ahead’ for Gray, new town manager says
Nate Rudy, the current city manager for Hallowell who will succeed Deb Cabana on March 1, discusses his transition and goals.
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Restaurant, brewery planned for old South Windham Fire Station
The plan to turn the old fire station on 8 Main St. is one component of the revitalization plans for Little Falls-South Windham Village.
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No injuries in Sunday RV fire in New Gloucester
NEW GLOUCESTER — No injuries were reported after a recreational vehicle parked near 210 Weymouth Road caught fire over the weekend. Crews from New Gloucester and Gray fire/rescue departments arrived at the scene at 1:47 p.m. Feb. 14 to find the RV engulfed in flames, according to a press release from New Gloucester Fire Rescue […]
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Reel in the big one at this weekend’s fishing derbies
RAYMOND — For those looking to reel in the big one, the Sebago Lake and Cumberland County Fishing Derbies are scheduled for this weekend on Sebago Lake and all legal waters in Cumberland County. Derby officials confirmed this week that the derby on Sebago Lake will take place, but continued to caution fishermen to check […]
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RSU 14 psychologist wins state honor
Lisa Backman says her work has become more challenging and far-reaching because of the pandemic.