Gray’s proposed budget would see spending increased by around 2.94%.
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 arts center looks to raise money amid uncertain future
The Schoolhouse Arts Center, a staple of artistic life in Standish, is looking to raise $3,000 to help enhance its programming and maintain its aging building.
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Windham Town Council passes anti-trafficking resolution
After hearing testimony from survivors, the Windham Town Council passed a resolution condemning human trafficking and supporting survivors.
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Raymond group hosts fundraiser to transform Hawthorne House into community center
The boyhood home of the great American author is raising money to renovate a small kitchen space in the corner of the building, finishing its transformation into a community center.
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Chad Pulkkinen on leading Windham High School to back-to-back basketball championships
Windham Eagles coach Chad Pulkkinen reflects on his team’s back-to-back state championship victories, as well as the passing of a longtime supporter.
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Proposed Standish FY26 budget sees 2.85% increase over prior year
The proposed tax rate would decrease despite a higher amount to be paid by property taxes overall due to the town’s revaluation.
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Casco committee looks to improve road safety
Casco has put together a committee to both beautify its streets and make them safer for all travelers.
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Gray Democratic Party discusses Equal Rights Amendment efforts
The Gray Democratic Party and the Maine ERA for All Coalition hosted a discussion on a proposed state constitutional amendment that would guarantee gender equality.
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Lake Region Eagles hold chili cook-off fundraiser
The Lake Region Eagles held a chili cook-off in order to raise money for both the American Heart Association and the installation of a new sign for their building.
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Lakes Region towns deal with winter storms
Amid a string of blizzards this February, Lakes Region towns have been coping with the heavy snowfall in various ways.