The Maine Warden Service is investigating a shooting incident that occurred on Cobbosseecontee Stream (also known as the Reservoir) in West Gardiner on Sunday, Feb. 2. According to Corp. John MacDonald of the Maine Warden Service, Scott Fraley, 54, of Raymond, was ice fishing with several friends when he was struck in the head by […]

STANDISH – After announcing a town meeting vote on an application for a 30-year development program in Standish Corner, the Standish Town Council has decided to revoke the meeting and vote on the application itself on Feb. 11. The development program application would turn 688 acres of the Standish Corner (routes 25 and 35) area […]

STANDISH – After announcing a town meeting vote on an application for a 30-year development program in Standish Corner, the Standish Town Council has decided to revoke the meeting and vote on the application itself on Feb. 11. The development program application would turn 688 acres of the Standish Corner (routes 25 and 35) area […]

NAPLES – After a three-year hiatus, the Naples for the Arts Fine Arts and Crafts Show is scheduled to take place on July 26 on the Naples Causeway. According to Laura Imbriale, director of the outdoor festival, the event has not been held since 2010 because of the revitalization efforts, including the construction of new […]

WINDHAM – The mother of the Casco man arrested last week for possession of child pornography said this week her 22-year-old son, Joseph Payton, is innocent of the charges. Payton, who has served as the Windham animal control officer, was arrested and charged with possession of child pornography by state police last Wednesday. His mother, […]

SOUTH BRIDGTON – On Saturday morning, Lindy Howe stood on a snowy hill, scanning the apple orchard below at the Five Fields Farm in South Bridgton. Then her son, Colby Briggs, zipped by, mounted on a sled pulled by a pack of Alaskan Huskies. “There’s my son,” Howe exclaimed. “He passed the other ones. Very […]

Valentine Skate Sweetie’s Ice Cream in Steep Falls will be hosting a Valentine skate on Friday night, Feb. 14, from 6-8 p.m. at the Mill Street ice skating rink. Mill Street is located beside the Steep Falls Market. Come share a pint of Sweetie’s ice cream with your sweetie for $5 while ice skating to […]

Valentine Skate Sweetie’s Ice Cream in Steep Falls will be hosting a Valentine skate on Friday night, Feb. 14, from 6-8 p.m. at the Mill Street ice skating rink. Mill Street is located beside the Steep Falls Market. Come share a pint of Sweetie’s ice cream with your sweetie for $5 while ice skating to […]

GORHAM – Facing declining membership, the Lakes Region Senior Center is seeking help from the towns of Windham and Gorham in an effort to find a new meeting location. The seniors group met for tea, lunches, presentations and cards at the Little Falls School in Gorham from September of 2011 until September of 2013, when […]

Information in last week’s Lakes Region Winter Guide regarding rides across Highland Lake on snowmobiles and dog sleds offered during the Bridgton Winter Carnival, being held this year Feb. 14-16, indicated the rides were free. According to Sue Mercer, interim executive director of the Greater Bridgton Lakes Region Chamber of Commerce, snowmobile rides are free […]