Author explores meaning of ‘good’ motherhood Join Jennifer Dupree for a talk about her novel, “The Miraculous Flight of Owen Leach” at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 31, at Windham Public Library. The book delves into what it means to be a “good” mother and who gets to decide what that constitutes. Dupree, who is a […]
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Inside New Gloucester: Aug. 26
Interim town manager hired Bradley Plante of Poland is the new interim town manager, effective Aug. 18. Plante previously served as a town manager in several towns, including Poland and Harrison, according to town officials. He has a master’s degree in public administration and also has experience serving as a selectman and budget committee member. […]
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Inside Bridgton: Aug. 26
Rotary Club seeking golfers for benefit tournament The Bridgton-Lake Region Rotary Club’s biggest fundraiser of the year will be held Sept. 17, and area golfers are invited to participate in worthy cause. Proceeds from the 13th Annual Golf Classic at Bridgton Highlands Country Club “allows us to do all our work in the community,” Club […]
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Loon Echo Land Trust’s annual Trek for Trails coming up
Loon Echo Land Trust’s 2022 Trek for the Trails, presented by Norway Savings Bank, begins Sept. 1 and runs through Sept. 30. The trek is the land trust’s largest fundraising event and 100% of the $20 registration fee per person helps maintain trails and build new ones. To participate, register and then visit any LELT […]
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Maine Lakes Brewfest scheduled for Sept. 24
The 18th annual Maine Lakes Brewfest will be held from noon to 4 p.m. Sept. 24 at Point Sebago in Casco. The 21-plus event will feature live music, over 35 brewers and 10 food vendors. Tickets are available only online at gblrcc.org/brewfest. The event will be held rain or shine.
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Five towns seek high-speed internet proposals
Five towns in the Lakes Region are working together to ensure that all residents and businesses have access to high-speed internet. The communities – Casco, Naples, Raymond, Sebago and Standish – last week asked internet providers to submit proposals for potential solutions. Chosen providers would gain the opportunity to expand their footprint in southern Maine […]
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Freeport man’s vision: Disabled will reside with dignity
The goal of Paul Linet’s nonprofit 3i Housing of Maine is to create affordable apartments, with a big focus on assistive technology, for people with physical disabilities.
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Refueled: Standard Gastropub in Bridgton keeps cruising
The Standard Gastropub has switched gears a number of times to meet the recent ups and downs of the economy.
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Lace ’em up: Roller rink is back
Happy Wheels holds a grand opening this Saturday in Westbrook.
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Inside Gray: Aug. 19
Gray solar array a powerful force in town A ground-mounted solar array near the transfer station has generated enough clean energy as of Aug. 11 to offset 1.09 million pounds of CO2 emissions and enough power to operate an average home for nearly 76 years. The array was commissioned in December 2020, when Gray partnered […]