The “Maine Bicentennial Community Cookbook,” compiled and edited by Gray farm owners Margaret Hathaway and Karl Schatz, celebrates 200 years of Maine history through family recipes.
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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Historic donation of woodlands on books in New Gloucester
The Chandler family’s 2,000 acre gift to the Maine Woodland Owners’ history ensures the land will not be developed.
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Teachers learning how to connect with students from afar
With the move to a distance learning model, teachers in RSU 14 are learning how to support their students outside of the classroom.
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Candidates enter November race for Legislature
With no primary runoffs necessary in the Lakes Region, the ballots are set for November.
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Gray’s ERA resolution is personal for councilor
A century after her great-grandmother fought for women’s right to vote, Gray Town Councilor Anne Gass is fighting for the ratification of the Maine Equal Rights Amendment.
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Coronavirus impact on town budgets yet to be seen
With the budget process already underway and a full picture of the financial impact of the coronavirus yet to be seen, towns are moving through the process as best they can.
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Windham pot ordinance hearing, vote put off until May
The Windham Town Council voted to delay the vote on two marijuana ordinances for the third time in light of Gov. Mills’ executive order.
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Residents rally to help neighbors during pandemic
As threat of the coronavirus interrupts local communities and forces social distancing, Lakes Region residents are finding a way to connect.
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Windham cracks down on speeding
The Windham Police Department is hoping a new grant from the Bureau of Highway Safety will boosts its efforts to reduce the number of crashes in town.
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Coronavirus forces cancellations throughout Lakes Region
Schools shut down for two weeks, most town facilities are closed and programs are suspended.