Corey Wilcox was being towed on a tube behind a pontoon boat when he appeared to have suffered a medical issue, officials say.
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Bicentennial Maine: Casco
In commemoration of Maine’s bicentennial this year, the Lakes Region Weekly is featuring historical highlights from our communities’ past 200 years. This feature can be found in print and online every other week.
Suspect sought in burglary at bulky waste facility
CASCO — The Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office is asking residents for their help in identifying a suspect in a burglary last week at the Casco/Naples Bulky Waste facility. Someone broke into the waste facility through the building entrance early Aug. 11, forced open a safe in the office and took an undisclosed amount of cash […]
Guest column: Keeping the Lakes Region healthy
Back in late June we participated in a forum organized by the Sebago Lakes Region Chamber of Commerce. Over the past few years, the Lakes Region Delegation has come together to listen to the concerns of our local businesses and to talk about how we can work together to promote sustainable economic development in our […]
Casco voters approve municipal budget
CASCO — Voters approved all 18 questions on the town meeting referendum ballot Tuesday night. The $4,088,174 town budget is a 2.7% increase from last year’s $3.98 million budget. There is no information available on how the budget increase will affect the tax rate. The current tax rate is $15.40 per $1,000 of assessed property […]
Outgoing Casco manager was ‘cream of the crop,’ selectwoman says
Town Manager Courtney O’Donnell says she is leaving the town in a better position than when she started her job a year ago.
Casco residents to vote on town budget July 28
CASCO — Residents will vote on the town meeting warrant Tuesday, July 28. The $4,088,174 town budget is a 2.7% increase from last year’s $3.98 million budget. There is no information available on how the budget increase will affect the tax rate. The current tax rate is $15.40 per $1,000 of assessed property valuation. The […]
Casco town manager leaving after year on the job
Officials give no explanation as to why Courtney O’Donnell is stepping down Sept. 11.
Lakes Region July 14 election roundup
Voters validate their school budgets, elect local officials, approve two state bond questions and back Sara Gideon in the Democratic primary for U.S. Senate.
Election results: Casco passes school budget
CASCO — Residents approved SAD 61’s $31.2 million budget, 478-132. For the Lake Region School District directors, incumbent Philip Shane ran unopposed and received 556 votes. Robert MacDonald and incumbent Holly Hancock won the two open seats on the Board of Selectmen in an uncontested race. MacDonald received 349 votes and Hancock got 523. For […]