Governor John E. Baldacci joined in the 6th annual Nonprofit Day at the State House by participating in a press conference highlighting the event Thursday. The Governor thanked the agencies for their work on behalf of the people of Maine. “Every aspect of the well-being of our communities is impacted by nonprofits,” Governor Baldacci said. […]

The following births were recently reported by Bridgton Hospital: Codie Edward Pennell was born to Ashley E. Lorrain and Wayne E. Pennelll Jr. of Casco on Jan. 27. Maternal grandparents are Wendy and Dale Bartletti of Casco; and Weldon and Paulette Lorrain of Naples. Paternal grandparents are Wayne and Julie Pennell. Great grandparents are Ruby […]

The following births were recently reported by Bridgton Hospital: Codie Edward Pennell was born to Ashley E. Lorrain and Wayne E. Pennelll Jr. of Casco on Jan. 27. Maternal grandparents are Wendy and Dale Bartletti of Casco; and Weldon and Paulette Lorrain of Naples. Paternal grandparents are Wayne and Julie Pennell. Great grandparents are Ruby […]

A Valentine’s Day Zumba-thon at The Ballroom on Main Street in Harrison will get everyone’s heart moving, while benefiting a good cause. The event will be held Saturday, Feb. 14, from 9:30-11 a.m., and will include refreshments, raffles and prizes. A donation of $10 is suggested. Proceeds will benefit the American Heart Association. For more […]

A Valentine’s Day Zumba-thon at The Ballroom on Main Street in Harrison will get everyone’s heart moving, while benefiting a good cause. The event will be held Saturday, Feb. 14, from 9:30-11 a.m., and will include refreshments, raffles and prizes. A donation of $10 is suggested. Proceeds will benefit the American Heart Association. For more […]

After more than three years of wrangling over alleged land-use violations, town officials in Gray are near an agreement with Twin Brooks Camping Area that will close the popular Little Sebago Lake spot at least for the coming season. An attorney for Andrea Maloney, the campground’s owner, said his client cannot afford to fight the […]

Mainers are facing grievous financial burdens. Stores and factories are shutting down. Businesses that stay open are laying people off. Unemployment is rising as fast as the foreclosure rate on homes. And housing prices are sinking like the value of retirement accounts. But those suffering from the recession can take heart. Their state legislators are […]

Bird and nature fans in Maine are invited to join tens of thousands of bird watchers for the 12th annual great backyard bird count this weekend. The count, which is a joint project between the Cornell Lab of Ornithology and National Audubon Society, takes place Feb. 13-16. Individuals, families, schools and organizations are invited to […]

Windham, because of its unique position as a center of commerce in the Lakes Region and its proximity to Greater Portland, Windham may be better prepared to weather the recession, town officials and a real estate development said in recent interviews. Home prices and sales have not dropped off as precipitously in Windham as in […]

A dance to benefit the family of Mike Berard will be held Saturday, Feb. 28, 7-11 p.m., at the Gray American Legion, Route 100, in Gray. Berard, of New Gloucester, was recently diagnosed with Stage 3 pancreatic cancer. Proceeds from the dance will help support Berard’s wife, Erika, and the couple’s five children, Stephanie, Jessica, […]