When it comes to bridges, Naples residents want theirs to swing. The preference was expressed Tuesday by a vote of 484-339, although the referendum question asking a choice between a fixed or swing bridge to replace the one on the Naples Causeway was non-binding. “It needs to be swing,” said barge owner Jonathon Marcous while […]

It just came to my attention that the Standish Town Council is trying to pass a referendum June 10 to add an addition to the town hall building. I am usually an informed citizen but I was not aware of this. I am concerned enough that I want to bring it to the attention of […]

It just came to my attention that the Standish Town Council is trying to pass a referendum June 10 to add an addition to the town hall building. I am usually an informed citizen but I was not aware of this. I am concerned enough that I want to bring it to the attention of […]

Casco residents prefer repairing the community center or moving town offices into the Casco Memorial School, while Naples residents would ride a bus to Portland. Those are some of the outcomes of Tuesday’s non-binding referendums in School Administrative District 61 towns, whose residents voted not only on the school budget, but also for town officials […]

Casco residents prefer repairing the community center or moving town offices into the Casco Memorial School, while Naples residents would ride a bus to Portland. Those are some of the outcomes of Tuesday’s non-binding referendums in School Administrative District 61 towns, whose residents voted not only on the school budget, but also for town officials […]

Getting hooked Fisher-kids tried their hand at catching the big one at the Pineland Farms pond during the fourth annual Youth Learn to Fish Day held May 18. The event is sponsored by the Gray-New Gloucester Optimist Group, a 20-member chapter of Optimist International whose motto is: “Bringing out the best in kids.” The fishing […]

An exchange teacher from Thailand accused of improperly touching a Windham Primary School student will not face criminal charges. Cumberland County Deputy District Attorney Meg Elam said this week there was insufficient evidence based on an investigation by Windham Police Detective James Boudreau of Somboon “Daeng” Utthayotha to bring criminal charges against the man who […]

Casco: Memorial service begins at 12 p.m. in front of the Casco library. Gray: Ceremony begins at Stimson Hall on Route 26 at 11 a.m. Parade from Russell School on Route 26 to the American Legion Hall on Route 100 follows ceremony. Naples: Ceremony begins at the Town Green at 10 a.m. There will be […]

The recipient of a $1,500 check to the Windham Food Pantry from Hannaford Brothers shown in the May 16 edition of the Lakes Region Weekly was Marge Govoni of the Windham Human Services Advisory Committee, not Madeline Roberts.

In a four-town referendum Tuesday, School Administrative District 61 voters approved a $25.4 million school budget. Residents of Bridgton, Casco, Naples and Sebago voted to approve the budget 929-455. The $25.4 million budget had been increased by $100,000 at a district meeting May 15 from the amount recommended by the SAD 61 School Board. Before […]