Windham’s world-renowned high school choir gave one last performance to the community ahead of a tour of Maine and Quebec.
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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Standish neighborhood receives ‘Do Not Drink’ order
The Steep Falls neighborhood of Standish received a ‘do not drink’ order from the Portland Water District.
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Bridgton Rotary Club welcomes new member ahead of eventful spring season
The Bridgton-Lake Region Rotary Club welcomed Brian Sullivan as its newest member, and has a string of community events scheduled for the coming months.
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Windham offers scholarships to graduating seniors
Windham plans to offer two $1,500 scholarships as part of an educational fund created when the town began licensing cannabis shops.
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Casco unveils $5.75 million proposed budget
Casco is finalizing its budget for the next fiscal year, with an expected increase around 4%.
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Casco hosts emergency response session
Casco hosted an information session about Cumberland County’s Community Emergency Response Team.
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New Gloucester makes progress on plans to renovate aging transfer station
New Gloucester debated plans for renovating its transfer station, which will be voted on at a town meeting in May.
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Gray parks official receives prestigious MRPA award
Gray Facilities and Parks Director Mo Russo recently received the Outstanding Parks Professional Award from the state Recreation and Park Association.
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Lakes Region farms celebrate Maine Maple Sunday
Maple producers across the Lakes Region celebrated the statewide holiday last weekend.
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Local band performs for fundraiser at Shaker Village
Yard Sauce, a folk-fusion group, performed at Sabbathday Lake Shaker Village to help raise money for the long-gestating herb house project.