I launched my boat at Little Sebago Lake and started the motor, just easing it in gear. I had on a Barnes’ special streamer fly on the port rod and a gray ghost on the starboard side. I let out a good amount of sinking fly line from each reel as I trolled along the […]
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Summer festivals on hold amid pandemic
Facing continued social distancing orders, the odds are the usual fare of festivals in the Lakes Region won’t be offered this summer. But Windham’s Summerfest is going virtual.
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$50.8M RSU 14 budget moves forward after delays
The Windham-Raymond school board will likely approve the budget, up 4.6% from this year’s, next week.
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Study suggests rare cause of Highland Lake algae blooms
The sudden drop in the algae blooms’ intensity over the last two years could be due to the lake adjusting to the reintroduction of alewives.
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Windham budget proposal revised for coronavirus impact
The latest version of the budget lowers the town’s projected revenues and cuts spending on capital improvement projects.
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Hometown Heroes: Sidewalk messages from Bath mother, daughter spark hope during pandemic
Melissa Marquis and her 9-year-old daughter Gracie have been writing upbeat messages each time they go out for a walk.
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Municipal candidates line up for delayed election
Nomination deadlines have passed and municipal elections are postponed, but the dates for some town meetings are still up in the air.
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Shelter takes pandemic approach to finding pets homes
The Animal Refuge League of Greater Portland is pairing pets and prospective owners through video conferencing, phone calls and private appointments.
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Windham church brings ‘voice of hope’ with carillon concerts
Windham Hill United Church of Christ has been closed since March 15 because of the coronavirus outbreak, but three congregants still offer daily music to their neighbors.
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Windham business owners offered coronavirus impact loans
The Town Council also appointed Brett Jones to fill a vacancy on the board.