In June, Josh Tiffany is leaving his role as director, which he has held since 2013. He is looking to find what comes next for his life in Nashville.
Rory Sweeting
Staff Writer
Rory, an experienced reporter from western Massachusetts, joined the Maine Trust for Local News in October 2024. He is a community reporter for Windham, Raymond, Casco, Bridgton, Naples, Standish, Gray, New Gloucester and other towns in the Lakes Region. Rory previously reported for the Greenfield Recorder in Greenfield, Mass., and the Deerfield Valley News in Wilmington, Vt. He holds a bachelor’s degree in professional and creative writing from Goucher College in Maryland.
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Lakes Region takes part in 27th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day
Residents of Raymond, Standish and Gray turned in unneeded medication to members of the Cumberland County Sheriff’s Department.
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Maine Wildlife Park in Gray opens for the season
The wildlife sanctuary opened for its 2025 season with high attendance and plans for a new gateway building.
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Windham honors its most senior resident
Pearl Grant, who turns 100 in June, received the Boston Post Cane, signifying her status as Windham’s oldest resident.
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Bridgton Historical Society hosts Revolutionary War exhibit in honor of 250th anniversary
American Revolution Experience is part of a multiyear, nationwide tour that focuses on a variety of firsthand perspectives.
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Fidium Fiber expands Windham operations
In its first foray into the Lakes Region, Fidium Fiber recently connected 7,500 homes.
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Four Square World Championship returns for 20th year in Bridgton
The 20th annual Four Square World Championship took place in Bridgton, with people coming from across the country to play the classic childhood game.
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Windham church hosts mystery dinner theater to raise funds for nonprofits
Faith Lutheran Church in Windham hosted a mystery dinner theater performance on Saturday, April 12, with two showings benefitting local charities. Beth Wynn Shirk, a lay minister at the church, said previous shows were performed in the more traditional murder mystery format. The murder element was removed this time around due to concerns that it […]
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Gray Hannaford plans major expansion
The location plans to add about 12,000 square feet of space to the building, along with new offerings such as an immunization room.
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Windham unveils proposed budget for fiscal year 2026
The proposed budget would see a spending increase of around 5.26%.