The measures coincide with growing concerns from lake groups and environmentalists about the threat of climate change and invasive species.
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Inside Gray: May 10
Cyber Safety for Parents Pathway Vineyard Church is hosting a free informational event, “Cyber Safety for Parents,” on Saturday from 10 a.m. to noon, aimed at Gray-New Gloucester parents. The discussion aims to “(equip) parents to navigate the digital landscape with their kids,” according to its website. Register in advance at pathwayvineyard.churchcenter.com. The church is […]
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Inside Windham: May 10
WHS student places in app challenge Alex Pooler of Windham High School placed third in the annual Maine App Challenge by Tyler Technologies, an opportunity for students to explore software design and development by building a mobile app. Pooler developed Good Morning Class, an interactive check-in app for elementary school teachers and students. He received […]
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Inside New Gloucester: May 3
Age-friendly town New Gloucester has been accepted as a member of the AARP Age-Friendly Network. It sent a letter of interest to join the network in early April and recently received a certificate as an age-friendly community. The letter included a commitment that the economic development committee would lead a base assessment of the community’s […]
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Inside Bridgton: May 3
Farmers’ Market moves outdoors It’s a sure sign that warmer weather is on the way when the Bridgton Farmers’ Market moves to its outdoor location on the Depot Street green behind Renys. The market will start its season on Saturday, May 4, from 8 a.m. to noon and will continue on Saturdays through the summer. […]
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Maine Game Warden of the Year from Gray division
GRAY — Game Warden Josh Smith of Division A in Gray, a game warden of nearly 20 years, was honored by his peers on April 26 when he was selected as the Maine Game Warden of the Year. The awards ceremony gives special recognition to game wardens for exceptional performance during 2023. Maine Department of […]
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Lakes Region Sportsman: Sebago Lake seeing the best spring smelt run in years
I met my three clients at the boat launch at Sebago Lake State Park bright and early. This year the smelt ran hard up the Songo River and I wanted to get in on the early morning run as the fish congregate at the end of the river, along with their predators – salmon and […]
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Windham company receives renewable energy grant
Funds from the USDA’s Rural Energy for America Program will help McDonnell Brothers Custom Builders install solar panels.
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Standish man sentenced for sexual online chats with minors
John Wilson, 36, pleaded guilty to attempting to transfer obscene material to a minor in January last year.
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It Happened in Windham: The history of Route 302 and the Roosevelt Trail name
I have often wondered why Route 302 is also called Roosevelt Trail. I assumed it was because the road was built during President Franklin Delano Roosevelt’s New Deal as part of the Works Progress Administration that supplied paying jobs to unemployed people during the Great Depression. I was wrong. The road’s beginnings go back to […]