Some residents argue the 27-home subdivision would encroach on farmland and be inaccessible to school buses.
Rory Sweeting
Staff Writer
Rory, an experienced reporter from western Massachusetts, joined the Maine Trust for Local News in October 2024. He is a community reporter for Windham, Raymond, Casco, Bridgton, Naples, Standish, Gray, New Gloucester and other towns in the Lakes Region. Rory previously reported for the Greenfield Recorder in Greenfield, Mass., and the Deerfield Valley News in Wilmington, Vt. He holds a bachelor’s degree in professional and creative writing from Goucher College in Maryland.
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Lakes Region school districts approve budgets, elect new representative
Casco residents elected a new member to represent them on the MSAD 61 board.
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Raymond candidate falls short in comeback bid for Select Board
Charlotte Jewell won the seat, beating Denis Morse by 143 votes. Results were delayed due to a high demand for ballots.
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Sebago voters elect Kurt Christensen and Scott Douglas to Select Board
The 2 candidates were elected out of a field of 5.
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Bridgton voters send Maureen Harpell and Amy Strum to Select Board
Residents also approved three ballot questions.
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Gray elects Simoneau, Edson to Town Council
Residents also approved a $13 million municipal budget.
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Windham Middle School mural features favorite community spaces
Students spoke about their contributions and what they mean to the town.
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Animal control discussion headlines Casco town meeting
The annual meeting also featured deliberations on roads, gifts and donations.
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Maine horse sanctuary opens new barn, welcomes new executive director
Kerrie Leclair will be taking over the Maine State Society for the Protection of Animals leadership role from Kathy Woodbrey.
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What’s on the ballot in the Lakes Region
5 towns and 3 school districts will hold elections on June 9.