From Raymond’s RSU 14 withdrawal effort to the town charter issue in New Gloucester and more, Lakes Region voters have much to consider.
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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Classrooms look different, but teachers rise to challenge
Whether fully remote or teaching a hybrid model, educators are finding creative ways to navigate during a pandemic.
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Dolly Pawton still top dog
NAPLES — Labrador Retriever Dolly Pawton this week didn’t win the top title at the American Humane Hero Dog Awards on the Hallmark Channel, but she is still the 2020 service dog of the year. Dolly, age 4, is a trained cardiac alert dog and monitors her human companion, Amy Sherwood, for cardiac health and […]
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Third NG library budget goes to voters Dec. 15
NEW GLOUCESTER — Residents in December will vote for a third time on a budget for the town’s library, which has been closed since mid-September after voters rejected a second budget proposal. The latest proposal of $102,033, to be voted on Dec. 15, is down $4,000 from last year’s budget, and funds the positions of […]
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Two races for seats on Windham council
East District incumbent Brett Jones faces challenger Harrison Deah, and Mark Morrison and Bob Muir will square off for the at large seat.
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Work of sign language interpreter heard well beyond presidential debate
Regan Thibodeau’s lively ASL interpretation of last month’s presidential debate brought to light “how important (the role) language plays in understanding our world,” the Windham resident said.
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NG residents to vote on charter commission question for second time
New Gloucester Citizens for a Town Charter says a charter will give residents more oversight of their local government and increase transparency in town affairs.
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Applications open for vacant Gray seat on SAD 15 board
GRAY — The Town Council is seeking applications for a vacant seat on the Gray-New Gloucester School District Board of Directors. The appointed director will serve for the remainder of the fiscal school year, until June 8, 2021. Applicants must be registered to vote in and reside in the town of Gray during their term. […]
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Great Northern Dock, Maine Cabin Masters host food drive
NAPLES — Great Northern Docks and Maine Cabin Masters will hold a food drive to support Crosswalk Food Pantry from 2-4 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 22, at 1114 Roosevelt Trail. Donors of non-perishable items for the pantry will be able to meet the stars of Maine Cabin Masters, a reality show on the DIY network where […]
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Hotel Bridgton remand order on Planning Board’s docket
The Planning Board is set take up the issue Oct. 20, three months after a Cumberland County Superior Court justice ordered the board to reconsider their approval of Hotel Bridgton.