WINDHAM — The executive director of the Greater Portland Council of Governments urged Lakes Region residents and business owners to work together and think regionally at a community lunch March 21, asking “How do we get people from diverse perspectives growing in the same direction?” Kristina Egan spoke about the Lakes Region’s future growth at the […]

WINDHAM — At the final public forum about the proposed community center Monday night, planning firm Harriman presented a nearly complete concept and gathered feedback to create a final design. The forum, hosted by the Community Center Ad Hoc Committee, is the third that has been held about the proposed project. A community center has been in […]

It’s budget season, which means that towns in the Lakes Region are working to develop municipal and school budgets for next year. Here’s an update: Bridgton While the town budget has not yet been finalized, Town Manager Robert Peabody said the Selectboard has come to a consensus on it. Until the warrant articles are approved […]

SAD 15 SAD 15’s budget has been completed and presented to the School Board for discussion. The proposed Gray-New Gloucester district budget is $27.8 million, an increase of 3.98 percent, or $1.1 million, over this year’s budget. Superintendent Craig King said, “There are no significant additions to the budget in terms of new programming or […]

STANDISH — In the first two competitions of the 2019 season, the Bonny Eagle Robotics Team came in first and second place, securing a spot at District Championships in the process. At the District Southern New Hampshire Event March 16-17, the 25-member team won 10 out of 12 seed matches. In the semifinals, one of […]

WINDHAM — The Town Council discussed amendments to mineral extraction ordinances as well as recommendations for the C-3 zone at its meeting Tuesday night. The amendments bring the town’s ordinance more in compliance with state standards, but they are more restrictive in some areas, according to Planning Director Amanda Lessard. Those areas include “the hours that […]

NEW GLOUCESTER — For the first time since 2014, the New Gloucester Community Fair is returning Aug. 17 as a “community fair to try to showcase stuff in the community.” While in the past the fair has been a large event, featuring attractions like carnival rides, Community Fair Committee Chairman Peter Bragdon said this year’s fair […]

STANDISH —  A new report highlights the need for a standalone indoor community center with a variety of activity spaces in Standish. The 2019 Parks & Recreation Needs Assessment and Planning Final Report was recently completed by the University of New Hampshire’s Department of Recreation Management and Policy. Standish decided last year to examine the town’s […]

NEW GLOUCESTER — The Selectboard unanimously approved rental fees for town facilities and fields Monday night, “a great resource that can be utilized to the full potential both for the community but also people outside of our community.” According to Parks and Recreation Director Morgan Rocheleau, “This is a very common practice in parks and recreation […]

CASCO — After failing to secure the necessary votes twice in the past, the proposed renovation project for Crooked River Elementary School finally passed Tuesday. Voters in Casco, Bridgton and Naples overwhelmingly supported the $9 million project March 19. Bridgton voted 174 to 47 to approve, Casco voted yes 206 to 53 and Naples supported the […]