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The Lakes Region Weekly publishes news from and about Windham, Raymond, Sebago, Bridgton, Standish, Gray, New Gloucester, Casco, and Gray.
Press Herald » Lakes Region
11h ago
Books/Authors April 25 Ed Judd author talk: “View from the Podium,” 6 p.m., Baxter Memorial Library, 71 South St., Gorham. baxterlibrary.org April 30 Margaret Jones author talk: “Walking Sacred Sites,” 6 p.m., New Gloucester Public Library, 379 Intervale Road. newgloucesterlibrary.org May 1 Matt Cost author talk: “Clay Wolfe/Port Essex” series, 6 p.m., Baxter Memorial Library ..read more
Press Herald » Lakes Region
2d ago
The employee-owned company with a headquarters in Bridgton looks to add employees to both locations ..read more
Press Herald » Lakes Region
2d ago
The East Windham Conservation Area, which features 700 acres of protected land, will hold a grand opening May 4 from 10 a.m. to noon, with a rain date of May 5. Roughly the size of Bradbury State Park, the East Windham Conservation Area, which offers year round opportunities for wildlife and outdoor enthusiasts, is now ..read more
Press Herald » Lakes Region
3d ago
I find myself constantly worn down by the word “deport,” and I believe that everyone should feel the weight of its implications, particularly in a country that prides itself on diversity and inclusion. Each time I believe I’m settling into my life in this adopted land, this word surfaces, casting a shadow over my sense ..read more
Press Herald » Lakes Region
3d ago
The Maine Turnpike Authority’s proposed highway spur to Gorham is an irreversible mistake. It will ruin our village center and local economy, create sprawl, and will not solve our traffic problem. The Gorham Town Council should vote to withdraw from the agreement it signed two years ago with the turnpike authority. The costs of this ..read more
Press Herald » Lakes Region
3d ago
Smoking is the No. 1 cause of preventable death in the U.S. Studies have shown that banning menthol cigarettes results in a quarter of menthol smokers giving up smoking. That would improve the health of thousands of young Mainers and reduce health care costs and increase longevity. Although the number of people who smoke cigarettes ..read more
Press Herald » Lakes Region
3d ago
In this life, there are certain sure signs of spring we all look for. The days growing longer, buds on the trees, robins in profusion – and opening day at Hadlock Field. This year, opening day was delayed by that massive April snowstorm we had. So fitting. But the snow was short-lived, spring reasserted itself ..read more
Press Herald » Lakes Region
3d ago
The East Windham Conservation Area, which features 700 acres of pristine natural beauty, will hold a grand opening May 4, 10 a.m. to noon, with a rain date of May 5. Roughly the size of Bradbury State Park, the East Windham Conservation Area, which offers year round opportunities for wildlife and outdoor enthusiasts, is now ..read more
Press Herald » Lakes Region
3d ago
A community celebration with a parade, traditional music, dance and food will be held Saturday in Westbrook ..read more
Press Herald » Lakes Region
6d ago
Shred-a-thon Bring old documents to Food City for the Bridgton-Lake Region Rotary Club’s shred-a-thon May 4. No appointment is needed. The event will go from 8 a.m. to noon. Outdated confidential documents can be boxed or bagged to be shredded. Certificates of destruction are available by request. A donation of $18 per banker’s box (15 ..read more