Amid a string of blizzards this February, Lakes Region towns have been coping with the heavy snowfall in various ways.
Lakes Region Weekly News
Casco seeking bids to replace Edwards Road culverts
Casco is working on repairing two culverts in order to prevent a potential wash-out.
Speeding vehicle crashes in Standish
A report of a speeding vehicle that was operating erratically was made to the Windham Police Department at about 6:20 p.m. on Feb. 23. The vehicle had refused to stop for a Cumberland County Sheriff’s Deputy as it continued through Windham on Route 115, according to a police press release. Windham officers attempted but failed […]
Bridgton residents protest approval of new quarry
Concerned residents in Bridgton are trying to reverse the approval of a quarry that they believe would irreparably alter the town’s landscape and their quality of life.
Grant freeze causes major setbacks for Shaker herb house project
The Sabbathday Lake Shaker Village’s herb house revitalization project faces uncertainty in the wake of the federal grant freeze.
Bridgton Winter Carnival another success
Highland Lake was frozen enough for ice fishing and the Freezing for a Reason charity polar dip.
Longtime Standish arts center eyes move to new building in downtown Westbrook
The Schoolhouse Arts Center is searching for a new location so ‘we can truly serve our mission and expand,’ according to the director.
New Gloucester considers outsourcing ambulance services
The New Gloucester Select Board debated the controversial idea of outsourcing the town’s ambulance services to either the town of Gray or United Ambulance Services.
Central Maine Power installs new power cable connecting Raymond and Frye Island
A recently-installed power cable connects Frye Island with Raymond, supplementing the aged existing cable.