Town plans to move Public Works into South Casco fire station
The move will provide the growing department more space and is expected to be completed by the end of November.
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Casco Open Space Commission invites ideas
The commission held an open house to gather feedback from residents about improving and expanding the town’s open spaces like parks and trails, hoping to present its plan next year.
Obituary: Gary C. Yates
CASCO – Gary C. Yates, 78, of Casco, passed away unexpectedly on Sept. 7, 2025.
He was born Nov. 12, 1946, in …
Casco Public Library hosts open house to promote planned expansion
The expansions would include a ‘quiet space’ for adults to do remote work.
Casco community members give blood, a resource always in need
Donors can even track their donations through the Red Cross app.
Restored Civil War-era blacksmith shop an important part of Raymond Casco Historical Society
Frank McDermott describes the effort that went into restoring the 19th-century blacksmith shop, and how it helped save the historical society.
Roosevelt Trail historical sites welcome visitors as part of ‘history tour’
The tour, which stretched from Westbrook to Harrison, covered multiple aspects of Maine history.
Gray communications director embraces integration of AI into town functions
Kyle Hadyniak says Gray has successfully implemented generative AI as a companion, not a replacement, to human workers.
Casco approves fiber internet installation in town offices with Sebago Fiber
The agreement, which will connect several government buildings, is part of an initiative to bring fiber internet to Lakes Region towns.
Immigrant owners are preserving Maine’s variety stores and markets
New Mainers are buying and operating village markets and variety stores across the state, often in rural areas where they are preserving the only retail access to gas, groceries and other necessities for miles around.
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Final Varsity Maine girls soccer poll features a firm No. 1, finally
Bangor emerges from recent three-way tie as sole No. 1 team in last rankings of 2025.
Another showdown of top 2 teams in Varsity Maine football poll on tap
Thornton Academy will play in its third No. 1-versus-No. 2 matchup, and second against Bonny Eagle.
Standish officials discuss ideas for new Public Works facility
The plans are in the early stages and would feature construction of an expanded facility on the corner of Moody and Northeast roads.
Where to buy Maine-made sweet treats for the holidays
Let Maine’s best bakers and confectioners take some stress out of the season for you.
Watch Varsity Maine’s football highlights from Week 10
The best action from last week’s postseason contests.
Varsity Maine football honor roll for Week 10
The top individual performers during last week’s playoff games.
We Love Fairs: Craft and Christmas fairs in Buxton, Gorham, Westbrook and more
Redeemer Lutheran Church Christmas fair – Saturday, Nov. 15, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Redeemer Lutheran Church, 410 Main St., Gorham. Homemade crafts and food. St. Anne’s Christmas craft fair – Saturday, Nov. 15, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., St. Anne’s Church, 299 Main St., Gorham. Grandma’s attic, baked goods, knits, crafts, children’s games, jewelry,…
Obituary: Lawrence “Larry” Frazier
RAYMOND – Lawrence “Larry” Frazier, 78, passed away on Oct. 27, 2025 from complications of Alzheimer’s Disease.
He was born in Norwalk, …
Bonny Eagle football defeats Noble in A South semifinal
The No. 2 Scots use a power running game and their big-play defense to set up a regional final with No. 1 Thornton Academy
Maine’s Amy Allen nominated for songwriting Grammy for work with Sabrina Carpenter and others
Allen, who grew up in Windham and South Portland, was nominated for her work on Carpenter’s ‘Man’s Best Friend’ album, as well as work with several other artists. A win in February would give her the award for a second straight year.
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