Photo – 1212Raymond Courtesy photo from Pat Smith Caption – Priscilla Barber of Raymond receives fruit from Pat Smith as part of the Raymond Recreation Association’s annual citrus fundraiser. Swimming in citrus The Raymond Recreation Association wishes to thank everyone who participated in their annual citrus fundraiser. With this week’s deliveries, many of us are […]

The following tale is a fictional account of two deer as they wandered one day last week in the woods near Hacker’s Hill in Casco. No deer were harmed in the creation of this column. Bert: Why, is that you Harold? Well, I’ll be. I haven’t seen you in forever. How’s that doe of yours […]

The following tale is a fictional account of two deer as they wandered one day last week in the woods near Hacker’s Hill in Casco. No deer were harmed in the creation of this column. Bert: Why, is that you Harold? Well, I’ll be. I haven’t seen you in forever. How’s that doe of yours […]

Weather words of the week: Advisory: A statement issued by the National Weather Service for a probable weather situation of inconvenience that does not carry the danger of a watch or a warning but could lead to hazardous conditions. Friday: 50 percent chance of snow High: 32 Low: 18 Saturday: 30 percent chance of snow. […]

Keep the scene green The locally-owned businesses that line Main Street contribute so much to Bridgton’s unique, small town vibe year-round, but they never look more festive than during the holiday season. Our friends and neighbors who own these shops put their hearts and souls into their work, offering thoughtful and unique gifts and employing […]

Several Lakes Region students received scholarships to help them in their studies at Saint Joseph’s College in Standish. Andrew Wasowski of Windham received the Justin L. & Doris H. Williams Endowed Scholarship at Saint Joseph’s. This scholarship is awarded to a nursing student from Androscoggin, Cumberland or Aroostook counties. Ryan Getchell of Standish received the […]

After four years and a series of votes that failed to approve funds, Casco selectmen will put forward another possible solution for what to do with the vacant community center on Meadow Road. Three town-wide votes in the last six months have failed to inspire action to either renovate or tear down the building, which […]

Despite a poor market for new houses, two housing projects for seniors are moving forward in the Lakes Region. Developer Mark Floor received final approval for his 38-unit Gardenside Estates in Standish Monday and hopes to start building in the spring, after getting at least six reservations. Bridgton resident Ingrid von Kannewurff planned to break […]

School Administrative District 6 received a grant to install automated external defibrillators in its schools and offices. An automated external defibrillator (AED) is a portable automatic device used to restore normal heart rhythm to patients in cardiac arrest. The grant for $27,340 from the Narragansett Number One Foundation will allow the district to place defibrillators […]

School Administrative District 6 received a grant to install automated external defibrillators in its schools and offices. An automated external defibrillator (AED) is a portable automatic device used to restore normal heart rhythm to patients in cardiac arrest. The grant for $27,340 from the Narragansett Number One Foundation will allow the district to place defibrillators […]