Sand buckets for neighbors Sand buckets are available for residents to pick up at the Fire Station at 611 Lewiston Road. However, lifting a 5-gallon bucket of sand weighing in at more than 40 pounds can pose a struggle for some people. For those unable to fill and transport a sand bucket by themselves, Building […]
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Inside Bridgton: Jan. 12
Mingle with the Rotary The Bridgton-Lake Region Rotary Club is hosting a “Mix, Mingle and Make a Difference” gathering Thursday, Jan. 18, from 5 to 7 p.m. Past Rotary activities and future plans will be discussed, along with a Q&A session. Light refreshments will be served. It will be held at Stella’s on the Square […]
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Accidents on rise at little roundabout in Gorham’s Little Falls
The traffic circle at Routes 202 and 237 is too small by today’s standards, according to the Maine Department of Transportation.
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Libraries want to get people talking – 10 minutes at a time
“Big Conversations in 10 Short Minutes” will virtually connect people from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 18, in an effort to prevent social isolation.
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Inside Windham: Jan. 5
Nickerson Scholarship Concert The Richard Nickerson Scholarship Concert featuring the Windham High School choral program and its alumni will be held at 7 p.m. Saturday at the high school. The concert will benefit the Nickerson scholarship, which is awarded annually to a WHS student planning to make choral music a part of their college experience. […]
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Inside Gray: Jan. 5
Bennett retires Town staff last week gathered to honor Dean Bennett, who is retiring after 29 years as recreation director and a total of 31 years as a town employee. Well-wishers feted Bennett with a plaque, a cake and pizza. From Zoom to Microsoft Teams The town has moved its virtual meeting platform to […]
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Lakes Region Sportsman: 2023 was good sporting year – here’s to a banner 2024
As we close the calendar on another year and excitedly open a new one for 2024, it’s time to both reflect on past sporting adventures and look ahead toward those to come. For this sportsman, 2023 was an overall good year. I had what I consider one of my best years guiding anglers on Sebago […]
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Inside New Gloucester: Dec. 29
Local author on mission to stamp out hunger Misty Coolidge knows firsthand about the challenges her single mom had putting food on the table for her and her sisters during their upbringing in Norridgewock. The New Gloucester resident now is an activist in the effort to eradicate hunger. She has devoted a major portion of […]
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Inside Bridgton: Dec. 29
Looking ahead to Winter Carnival Mark the date – the annual Maine Lakes Winter Carnival, sponsored by the Greater Bridgton Lakes Region Chamber of Commerce, is scheduled for Feb. 17. This family-friendly event includes a kids ice fishing derby, chili contest, horse-drawn carriage rides, fireworks and the always-popular Freezing for a Reason Polar Dip at […]
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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.