Improvements to Bridgton’s Main Street and wastewater system are slowing down for the winter but will likely be completed by next June, say town officials.
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Windham center helps senior residents stay safe at home
The Sebago Lakes Region Fuller Center for Housing has already completed four home repair and yard work projects for senior residents in Windham, Standish and Raymond.
To extend outdoor dining through the winter, ‘bubbles’ keep patrons cozy
These igloo-like structures have popped up at Erik’s Church in Windham and Mast Landing Brewery Company in Westbrook, where patrons can stay “warm and safe” while dining.
Former employee and ‘rink rat’ behind Happy Wheels revival
Derek Fitzgerald looks forward to potentially breaking ground for the new Happy Wheels in the spring.
Towns have eye on Little Falls-South Windham Village
Gorham councilors are enthusiastic about a possible joint study with Windham that could help revitalize the once bustling community.
Bennett tests positive for COVID-19, misses Senate ceremony
In quarantine, Rick Bennett, who represents Bridgton, Naples and Sebago, couldn’t be sworn in with his fellow legislators this week.
Casco could still be months from hiring new town manager
The Selectboard has reviewed application from 44 candidates since former manager Courtney O’Donnell announced she was leaving in July.
Businesses brace for ‘slow go’ this winter
While some retail businesses are doing relatively well during the pandemic, others are bracing for many unknowns ahead.
Q&A: Council Chairperson Dave Nadeau on Windham’s future
One of Nadeau’s goals is for the council to take a more ‘visionary’ approach to the town’s future.
Absentee ballot requests more than doubled in Lakes Region
Of the 39,386 ballots cast across the Lakes Region Nov. 3, more than 60% of those were by absentee. Despite the enormous task of processing these ballots, “it was a fabulous day,” said one town clerk.