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.

Maine, News

Recall hearing gets heated in Raymond

by Rory Sweeting December 11, 2025December 11, 2025

Some residents accused board members Denis Morse and Kaela Gonzalez of creating a toxic work environment.

Maine, News

American Family Holiday bids farewell to longtime director of Windham Chamber Singers

by Rory Sweeting December 9, 2025December 9, 2025

Richard Nickerson has led the Windham group for 37 years and the American Family Holiday concert for 24.

Maine, News

Bridgton Festival of Lights Holiday Parade prize winners | Photo Gallery

by Rory Sweeting December 9, 2025December 9, 2025

14 floats participated in the parade, with the floats from Campfire Grille, NFI North/Bridge Crossing, the Levesque family, and Black Diamond Property Maintenance winning prizes for creativity.

Maine, News

Raymond to host hearing on recall of Select Board members

by Rory Sweeting December 8, 2025December 9, 2025

Residents behind the recall allege that Denis Morse and Kaela Gonzalez created a toxic work environment, resulting in the resignations of two town managers.

Life & Culture, Maine, News

Family-owned Christmas tree farms in southern Maine express optimism

by Rory Sweeting December 8, 2025December 8, 2025

Three Christmas tree farmers in the Lakes Region discuss the process of growing trees, relationships between different farms, and the value of cutting one’s own tree.

Maine

Bridgton prepares for Festival of Lights

by Rory Sweeting December 5, 2025December 5, 2025

The annual holiday event will feature several additions, including a trackless train and a reading of, ‘A Visit from St. Nicholas.’

Maine

Casco toy exchange extended an extra day due to weather

by Rory Sweeting December 2, 2025December 2, 2025

The Great Holiday Toy Exchange will continue on Wednesday.

Maine

Windham Chamber Singers prepare for holiday concert alongside ‘Les Mis,’ ‘Phantom’ star

by Rory Sweeting December 2, 2025December 2, 2025

The American Family Holiday performances will feature Tony-nominated actor/singer Norm Lewis and longtime friends of the choir, Ashley Liberty and Daniel Strange.