Bridgton book signings Bridgton will be a literary destination this month as two authors will be in town talking about their work and signing copies of their books. As mentioned in my previous column, former Bridgton resident Sarah Perry will be speaking about the 1994 murder of her mother, Crystal Perry, which is recounted in […]
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Posted inAmerican Journal, Lakes Region Weekly
Inside Bridgton
Bridgton book signings Bridgton will be a literary destination this month as two authors will be in town talking about their work and signing copies of their books. As mentioned in my previous column, former Bridgton resident Sarah Perry will be speaking about the 1994 murder of her mother, Crystal Perry, which is recounted in […]
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Posted inLakes Region Weekly, Southern Forecaster
Standish extends retail pot moratorium: But one councilor urges the town to consider the economic development opportunities.
STANDISH — The decision by the Town Council Tuesday night to extend Standish’s retail marijuana moratorium for another 180 days is in line with what many towns in the region are doing or have already done. Some towns, such as Gray and New Gloucester, have even enacted outright bans on such establishments. But if Councilor Peter […]
Posted inAmerican Journal, Lakes Region Weekly
Inside Windham
VFW annual scholarship contest VFW Post 10643 of Windham is now accepting submissions in its annual scholarship contests for middle school and high school students. The Patriot’s Pen Competition is open to middle school students, including home-schoolers, in grades 6 through 8 in the Windham area. Students are invited to write a 300- to 400-word […]
Posted inAmerican Journal, Lakes Region Weekly
Inside Windham
VFW annual scholarship contest VFW Post 10643 of Windham is now accepting submissions in its annual scholarship contests for middle school and high school students. The Patriot’s Pen Competition is open to middle school students, including home-schoolers, in grades 6 through 8 in the Windham area. Students are invited to write a 300- to 400-word […]
Posted inLakes Region Weekly, Southern Forecaster
Historical society marks 50 years with town tours
WINDHAM — The Windham Historical Society is celebrating its own history this month, marking its 50th anniversary with a fall history tour fundraiser. The group will offer two bus tours of various historic locations in Windham on Saturday, Oct. 21. Each tour will last two and a half hours and cost $20 for adults and $10 […]
Posted inAmerican Journal, Lakes Region Weekly
Inside Naples
Food Pantry fundraiser As a Naples resident, it is hard not to notice the good deeds of the Naples Food Pantry. They save so many local families from hunger each week. If you’d like to support their efforts, here is your chance. Band for Hunger, a fundraiser for the Lake Region Area Food Pantries, is […]
Posted inAmerican Journal, Lakes Region Weekly
Inside Naples
Food Pantry fundraiser As a Naples resident, it is hard not to notice the good deeds of the Naples Food Pantry. They save so many local families from hunger each week. If you’d like to support their efforts, here is your chance. Band for Hunger, a fundraiser for the Lake Region Area Food Pantries, is […]
Posted inLakes Region Weekly, Southern Forecaster
Fish and Game Club to regroup on plan for outdoor complex
STANDISH — In response to questions and concerns raised last month about a proposed fish and game facility on town land, leaders of the effort pressed pause at Tuesday’s Town Council meeting on an order to advance the proposal. “I’m going to make a motion that we withdraw this, kill it, and we’re going to start […]
Posted inCoastal Journal, The Forecaster
Bath Police Beat: Oct. 13
Arrests 10/2 at 6:42 p.m. Penny Spencer, 53, of Granite Street, was arrested by Officer John Dietlin on Granite Street on a charge of probation violation. 10/6 at 1:38 p.m. David Wright, 55, of Middle Street, was arrested on a warrant by Officer Mark Steele on Middle Street. 10/9 at 2:33 p.m. Theodore Butler, 69, […]