Voters will head to the polls July 14

Emily Bader Sun Journal

Emily joined the Sun Journal in April 2021 on the health beat. She previously reported for the Lakes Region Weekly, covering nine towns in Cumberland County. She enjoys taste testing chai lattes at local cafes, attempting to beat her personal best on the NYT’s mini crossword puzzle and watching thunderstorms. She’s on the fence about the Oxford comma. Emily grew up in Los Angeles and graduated from Wellesley College in 2018. She’s lived in lots of places for little bits of time but now calls Portland home. She welcomes coffee shop recommendations, cookie recipes and news tips in her inbox.

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July 1, 2020

Voters will head to the polls July 14

Voters in the Lakes Region Weekly will weigh in on a U.S. senate primary race, two state referendum questions and elections for local offices.
Published
July 1, 2020

Bridgton police chief leaves for job in New Hampshire

A new chief is expected to be appointed from within the department.
Published
June 28, 2020

‘Keep the momentum going’: Windham residents, police participate in peaceful march

Windham PD escorted more than 60 protesters in a peaceful march from the high school to the police station Thursday night.
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June 24, 2020

‘Hubcap guy’ legend on, off race track

Dick Wolstenhulme, owner of the landmark hubcap shop on Route 302 in Windham, died June 14 after a long battle with prostate cancer.
Published
June 24, 2020

Sebago voters approve town, school budgets

SEBAGO — Voters Tuesday approved a $2.6 million town budget for the upcoming fiscal year. The $2,605,017 budget is 2.1% less than the current fiscal year’s budget. It includes $28,186 to be raised through taxes to service the town’s solar bond debt. Town Manager Michele Bukoveckas said Wednesday morning that she will not know the […]
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June 24, 2020

$50.8M RSU 14 budget ready for validation vote

The towns of Windham and Raymond have approved a $50.8 million budget for the upcoming school year and a minor capital bond question to go before voters on July 14. The $50,782,997 budget is $2.2 million more than the current year’s budget for a 4.61% increase. Residents will also be voting to approve the $626,443 […]
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June 24, 2020

St. Joe’s prepares to ‘live, learn in COVID-19 era’

The Standish college says it will be ready and safe when in-person classes for the fall semester begin Aug. 24.
Published
June 24, 2020

Two square off for seat on New Gloucester Selectboard

This would be both Peter Bragdon’s and Paul Larrivee’s first time serving on the Board of Selectmen.
Published
June 24, 2020

Business owner, former councilor on ballot for Standish seat

Walter Butler and Greg Sirpis are running for the at-large seat on the Standish Town Council.
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June 23, 2020

‘Hubcap guy’ legend on, off Beech Ridge Motor Speedway

Dick Wolstenhulme, owner of the landmark hubcap shop on Route 302 in Windham, died June 14 after a long battle with prostate cancer.