In the Lakes Region, pharmacy retailers and some long-term care facilities have declined to comment on where their allotment has gone and providers have said that the sporadic and limited supply makes it difficult to say when and where residents can get vaccinated.
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Overall crime down in Windham, Bridgton
The towns’ police chiefs, however, say drug-related crimes and substance use and its treatment are among their top concerns.
Snowmobile clubs ready for first big snowfall of season
Snowmobile clubs throughout the region have been working on clearing trails and repairing bridges for months now.
Area schools see a post-holiday increase in COVID-19 outbreaks
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Polar Dip invites the hardy to take plunge to help eliminate hunger
All proceeds from the Feb. 20 event at Raymond Beach will be donated to 13 food pantries around the Lakes Region.
COVID-19 outbreaks on the rise at area schools
The Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention has designated two more schools as open outbreak sites, in addition to two open investigations at other schools in the Lakes Region.
Casco still looking for new town manager
CASCO — Selectboard members will readvertise the town manager position after the candidate they offered the job to declined, Interim Town Manager Don Gerrish confirmed Wednesday. The announcement was made at Tuesday night’s Selectboard meeting. Gerrish told the Lakes Region Weekly earlier this month that the finalist had declined the offer, but the Selectboard had […]
Schools’ COVID-19 cases surge after Thanksgiving break
A number of students and staff across the Lakes Region’s five school districts have tested positive for the coronavirus over the last two weeks.
Casco could still be months from hiring new town manager
The Selectboard has reviewed application from 44 candidates since former manager Courtney O’Donnell announced she was leaving in July.
Absentee ballot requests more than doubled in Lakes Region
Of the 39,386 ballots cast across the Lakes Region Nov. 3, more than 60% of those were by absentee. Despite the enormous task of processing these ballots, “it was a fabulous day,” said one town clerk.