Tensions ran high at a Monday emergency town meeting, where some residents sought to recall Select Board members they alleged created a toxic work environment.
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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Windham Historical Society’s fall festival raises funds to restore old Town Hall
The annual festival saw appearances by local authors, among other vendors and entertainers.
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Raymond town manager resigns
Joseph Crocker served in the position for just four months.
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Sebago Elementary School receives salad bar as part of nationwide initiative
Food Services Director Morgan Therriault credits the salad bar, provided by the Chef Ann Foundation, with reducing food waste.
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Casco Public Library hosts open house to promote planned expansion
The expansions would include a ‘quiet space’ for adults to do remote work.
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Abstract artist uses shadow and color to portray Maine’s underwater coast
Surry-based abstractionist Richard Keen talked about his process and inspirations at Pineland Farms’ Unity Environmental University.
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Casco community members give blood, a resource always in need
Donors can even track their donations through the Red Cross app.
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Windham council sends letter to governor’s office opposing housing bill
The town pushed back against L.D. 1829, which was signed by Gov. Mills in June, on the basis that it would strip control of development from local communities.
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Leader of Gray’s Resiliency Committee outlines watershed management plan
The plan, developed in conjunction with multiple environmental groups, includes a focus on preventing waterways from being overrun by phosphorus runoff.
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Standish adopts permanent changes to transfer station schedule
The changes, which were trialed over the course of the summer, extend the number of days the station is open from four to six.