Even in the deep freeze of February the promise of spring is never far. Yes, the snow banks are close to obscuring my kitchen window, and I might have a touch of cabin fever, but I could swear I saw a robin on my back porch. For those of us who aren’t snowbirds, Bridgton’s four-season […]

NAPLES – First stunned that a local legislator would propose a bill closing the Songo Lock to all boat traffic, business owners in the Lakes Region who rely on an open lock to survive are relieved that the bill has died. However, the issue the bill was meant to address – the spread of milfoil […]

NAPLES – First stunned that a local legislator would propose a bill closing the Songo Lock to all boat traffic, business owners in the Lakes Region who rely on an open lock to survive are relieved that the bill has died. However, the issue the bill was meant to address – the spread of milfoil […]

NAPLES – First stunned that a local legislator would propose a bill closing the Songo Lock to all boat traffic, business owners in the Lakes Region who rely on an open lock to survive are relieved that the bill has died. However, the issue the bill was meant to address – the spread of milfoil […]

RAYMOND – The Raymond Board of Selectmen on Tuesday green-lighted the next step in a proposal that could save Raymond Beach and bring additional business to the area. “I think this is a unique idea for the town,” said Selectman Michael Reynolds. “I applaud you for your creativity.” The proposal was brought to the town […]

WINDHAM – Windham police have released a sketch of the man who robbed the Cigaret Shopper in North Windham late last month. The sketch was drawn by a deputy from the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office using information from an eyewitness who noticed a man taking off a ski mask upon exiting the Cigaret Shopper after […]

Read to Feed The past several months have resulted in many passionate discussions about our schools, and there is no doubt that Raymond is proud of what we have here and for good reason. At the top of the list, we have excellent teachers who implement innovative teaching methods in the classroom. This fall, Raymond […]

Love to scrapbook? A Valentine’s scrapbooking event will be held at the American Legion in Gray on Saturday, Feb. 12, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. The cost for the day of fun with friends is $30, and includes lunch provided by the American Legion. Proceeds will benefit the Gray Historical Society. Reservations are required […]

LAKES REGION – Business owners in Standish, Baldwin and Hiram are strongly supporting a bill submitted by state Sen. Bill Diamond of Windham that would revitalize the Mountain Division Rail line from South Windham to Fryeburg. The bill, which doesn’t have an LD number yet and is likely to be discussed later in the Legislative […]

WINDHAM – Residents packed the Windham Council Chambers Monday night for a public hearing designed to solicit input on a proposed expansion of the commercial zone in North Windham. The proposal, brought forth by the Windham Economic Development Corp., calls for extending the Commercial-3 district along Route 302 from Page Road near Pinelyne Furniture south […]