Donny Kasprzak, six months into his tenure, outlines his hopes for the town to focus on affordability.
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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Gray church consecrates new narthex
The Jim Morrison Memorial Narthex at St. Gregory Church was named for a pastor from the Diocese of Portland who served there in the ’80s.
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Windham recount confirms council seat winner
The recount confirmed Katie Cook’s narrow victory, only changing the margin of victory by a single vote
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3 Gray-New Gloucester schools briefly enter lockout due to nearby police activity
A Maine State Police spokesperson said a federal drug enforcement investigation was taking place in the area.
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Age Friendly Windham holds Thanksgiving feast
The meal helps foster a sense of community among Windham’s senior citizens.
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Gray town manager stepping down
Michael Foley, who has been serving as town manager since 2024, stepped down on Tuesday, with Denise Clavette taking over as interim manager
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Windham wants to replace 60-year-old bridge
The town is accepting bids for the replacement of Varney’s Bridge on William Knight Road.
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Bridgton-area land trust screens select shorts from World Trails Film Festival
The films, from locations ranging from Lebanon and Nepal to Washington state, focused on the importance of natural trails in communities.
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Standish officials discuss ideas for new Public Works facility
The plans are in the early stages and would feature construction of an expanded facility on the corner of Moody and Northeast roads.
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Town plans to move Public Works into South Casco fire station
The move will provide the growing department more space and is expected to be completed by the end of November.