CASCO – The Casco man who was arrested this summer on multiple counts of child sexual assault has been indicted by a Cumberland County grand jury. In August, Antonio Jackson was arrested in Muskegon, Mich., after turning himself in to authorities there. The former Christian missionary, who worked at orphanages in Nicaragua and Costa Rica […]

408 treats It is hard to believe that Thanksgiving is upon us, as I and my neighbors are still recovering from Halloween. Many of you have asked if I got a final count, and thanks to my meticulous neighbor Dick Danis I can report that we got 408 trick-or-treaters in the Elm/Bennett/Chase neighborhood. So don’t […]

BRIDGTON – Two Bridgton men recently started a website aimed at providing residents an online location to discuss and learn more about current events in the towns of Bridgton, Casco, Naples and Sebago. Bridgton business owner Charles Renneker and website designer Peter Morrison, both members of Bridgton’s comprehensive plan committee, hatched the idea of the […]

BRIDGTON – Two Bridgton men recently started a website aimed at providing residents an online location to discuss and learn more about current events in the towns of Bridgton, Casco, Naples and Sebago. Bridgton business owner Charles Renneker and website designer Peter Morrison, both members of Bridgton’s comprehensive plan committee, hatched the idea of the […]

WINDHAM – With the holiday shopping season just around the corner, the Sebago Lakes Region Chamber of Commerce will host Season’s Greetings Saturday, a large one-day sale in North Windham, on Nov. 26. “This is an important time of year for small businesses, particularly retailers,” said Chamber Executive Director Barbara Clark. “This event will give […]

Causeway update As of late, the weather has been cooperating for the construction crew as they forge ahead on the Causeway renovation. The sidewalks are nearly completed, and lots of paving and retaining wall work is going on. I think the progress is going great, and I haven’t noticed too many traffic delays. Keep up […]

Open Gates fundraisers Open Gates Equine Rescue of New Gloucester will be selling vintage Christmas ornaments and other decorations at the Holly Fair taking place at the First Congregational Church Parish House, directly behind McDonald’s Restaurant in Gray Center. The fair will be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 19. On Sunday, […]

Thanks! From Cdr. Bob Akins of Windham VFW Post 10643: “The members of VFW Post 10643 thank all who supported and attended the 2011 Veterans Day ceremony. The occasion was special and the veterans in attendance felt very appreciated. A special thank-you goes to Dr. Richard Nickerson and the wonderful Windham Chamber Singers. They are […]

WINDHAM – Windham’s race for Town Council and School Board were the only political races facing Lakes Region voters Tuesday. And with 40 percent of Windham voters turning out – a “good turnout” for a off-year election, according to Assistant Town Clerk Rita Bernier – voters re-elected Tommy Gleason to the council and welcomed David […]

WINDHAM – Windham’s race for Town Council and School Board were the only political races facing Lakes Region voters Tuesday. And with 40 percent of Windham voters turning out – a “good turnout” for a off-year election, according to Assistant Town Clerk Rita Bernier – voters re-elected Tommy Gleason to the council and welcomed David […]