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Pleasant River's troubles prompt new plan

WINDHAM and GRAY – A newly released management plan for the Pleasant River in Windham indicates that, while it is still OK for fishing, the river’s water quality is worsening, and intervention is necessary to reverse the trend. The river, which forms in the Gray Meadows marsh just south of Gray Center and flows into […]

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Inside Bridgton – 8/12

Business is booming Bridgton’s downtown is thriving this summer, with local businesses reporting strong sales and many happy visitors. The stunning new Bob Dunning Bridge behind the Magic Lantern welcomes people into the sanctuary of Pondicherry Park. Live music and plays are being held weekly on the Library’s new Courtyard and we have enjoyed fabulous […]

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Inside Naples – 8/12

Causeway construction Work continues, luckily it has cooled down a bit. More sod is coming this week and additional seawall work is being done. The part of the seawall now being worked on is where the walkway under the new bridge will be. That is very exciting, so looking forward to the day we can […]

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Highland Lake monitor Ralph Johnston honored

WINDHAM – Ralph Johnston, the 90-year-old water quality watchdog for Highland Lake in Windham, was a lake monitor long before anyone called them “lake monitors.” And, recently, the World War II vet was recognized for his four decades of dedication. The Maine Volunteer Lake Monitoring Program honored Johnston at its annual conference, held July 30, […]

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Former Casco man charged with sex crimes

CASCO – A former Casco resident was arrested last week for multiple counts of sexual assault that authorities say took place in Casco. Antonio Jackson was arrested Friday in Muskegon, Mich., after turning himself in to authorities there. He is charged with three counts of class A gross sexual assault and five counts of class […]

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Longtime Windham Health Council members honored

WINDHAM – For their years of combined service to Windham residents who require quick access to medical equipment like crutches and wheelchairs, town officials recently recognized three members of the Windham Health Council with a special tea held in their honor. Windham Town Manager Tony Plante presented Elsie Haskell, May Lunt and Freda Scott with […]