The Lake Region High School ASTRA Club won the third place Service Award at the Altrusa International 58th convention in San Antonio, Texas. The award was given for the club’s Yellow Tulip Project. ASTRA, which stands for ability, service, training, responsibility and achievement, worked with Opportunity Alliance to create a Yellow Tulip Garden at the […]
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Owners of century-old Sebago Lake resort win lifetime achievement award
Migis Lodge innkeepers Joan and Tim Porta receive the New England Inns & Resorts Association’s top honor.
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Forum: County to host listening session on homelessness in Lakes Region
When you hear about people struggling with homelessness, it’s natural to think of the growing crisis in Portland and other big cities. But a person can experience homelessness or housing insecurity anywhere – including the Lakes Region. We know this to be true; we’ve heard too many examples in our small towns of families living […]
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Holiday celebration at Casco Community Center
Casco Parks and Recreation is hosting on a holiday celebration at 6 p.m. Friday, Dec. 8, at the Casco Community Center. Festivities include a performance by students from Mayberry Hill Preschool, crafting activities, sugar cookie decorating and a visit from Santa Claus. Contact blatsey@cascomaine.org or 627-4187 for more information.
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We Love Fairs and Sales: Nov. 30
Two-day Christmas marketplace – Friday, Dec. 1, 4-7 p.m. and Saturday, Dec. 2, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Bar Mills Community Church, 13 Hermit Thrush Drive, Buxton. Fresh greens, cookies, breads, pies, candy, handcrafted gifts. barmillscommunitychurch.org Holiday craft and book fair – Saturday, Dec. 2, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., North Gorham Public Library, 2 Standish Neck Road, Gorham. […]
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CEO of Sebago Lakes Region Chamber of Commerce wins top honor
Robin Mullins was named the Maine State Chamber’s Professional of the Year.
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Volunteers needed for Hacker’s Hill cleanup
Loon Echo Land Trust is looking for volunteers to help clear out invasive plants and brush at Hacker’s Hill in Casco on Saturday. Volunteers should wear sturdy boots and bring gloves, water and snacks. Cleanup begins at 9 a.m. The preserve is located on Quaker Ridge Road. No experience is necessary and all tools are […]
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People and Business: Nov. 15
Hires, promotions, appointments Autumn Hall was promoted to senior client associate at Broadreach Public Relations in Portland. She started working with the firm in 2022. Bill Kany has been promoted to executive vice president and chief risk officer at Saco & Biddeford Savings Institution. He joined in 2010. Matthew Cyr has been promoted to senior […]
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We Love to Eat: Oct. 26
Spooktacular Saturday – Saturday, Oct. 28, 4:30-6 p.m., Casco Village Church UCC, 941 Meadow Road, Casco. Baked beans, hotdogs, casseroles, salads and homemade desserts. $10, $5, ages 8 and under. Costumes welcome. Haddock Supper Buffet – Saturday, Oct. 28, 5 p.m., Living Waters Church, 197 Parker Farm Road, Buxton. $10 suggested donation, $5 children, $20 […]
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We Love to Eat: Oct. 19
Free community dinner – Saturday, Oct. 21, 4:30-6 p.m., FBC Westbrook, 733 Main St., Westbrook. Sponsored by the Open Door Kitchen. Lions harvest supper – Saturday, Oct. 21, 4:30-6:30 p.m., American Legion Post 62, 17 Dunn St., Westbrook. Sponsored by Westbrook Lions Club. Ham, potatoes, carrots, turnips and dessert. $12, $5 children. Free community meal […]