I can see my dad sitting in his plastic chair at the end of the dock. The sun is slowly sinking in the west and an orange hue hangs in the sky. He has an old cup filled with nightcrawlers at his feet and a cigar in his right hand. A bobber rests on the […]
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Lakes Region June 8 election roundup
Voters took to the polls Tuesday to elect local officials and vote on municipal and school budgets.
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From farm work to artwork: Redneck Hay Wagon gets a makeover
Isabelle Edwards hopes to have The Art Bus open for business this summer in Casco.
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SAD 6 voters elect Heath, approve $54.3 million school budget
SAD 6 voters Tuesday elected Kelley Heath of Hollis to the Board of Directors and validated the $54.3 million school budget. Heath initially faced incumbent Trevor Hustus in the race, but Hustus withdrew his candidacy before the election. Hustus was still listed as a candidate on the ballot, however. Heath took Hollis 295-142; Buxton, 179-94; […]
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Bridgton, Windham begin planning to weather climate change
The towns are part of a state pilot program to help communities deal with the environmental and economic impacts of more precipitation and flooding.
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Breast milk donor depot, dispensary to open in Portland
Personalized Pediatrics, working with Mothers’ Milk Bank Northeast, will provide the service for donors and recipients, the first in the area.
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Maine Wildlife Park, visitors mourn death of Annie the moose
Visitors from across the country share their memories of 12-year-old Annie who died of natural causes last weekend.
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Candidate bows out of June 8 race for SAD 6 seat
Trevor Hustus of Hollis ends his re-election campaign and will take a job in Washington, D.C.
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Children’s museum poised to open with mix of sparkling new, old favorites
Working through a pandemic year of preparations, the new Children’s Museum and Theatre of Maine opens June 24 at Thompson’s Point.
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It’s almost time to count the loons
The Maine Audubon event, held since 1983, is looking for volunteer counters, particularly on Sebago Lake and Naples’ Long Lake.