The town will choose between its longtime unofficial motto and one created as part of a rebranding process.
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.
Sebago Lake Ice Fishing Derby enjoys best ice conditions in 7 years
The largest catch weighed 19 pounds.
Casco principal plans to increase literacy in young students
Steve Gagne said Crooked River Elementary School received $5,000 from the Bridgton-Lake Region Rotary Club, and he plans to use it well.
New Gloucester assembling care package for families of fishing boat victims
About $1,000 has been raised for those affected by the boat’s sinking off Gloucester, Massachusetts, and donations will be accepted until Feb. 19.
Sebago celebrates 200 years and plans its future
The bicentennial event also served to launch the town’s yearlong effort to develop a comprehensive plan.
Windham house fire draws help from 9 fire departments
Fire departments from nine towns outside Windham responded after a residential fire on Aroostook Drive.
Sebago celebrates bicentennial with plans for future
The party will feature the unveiling of the town’s new comprehensive plan.
National union director criticizes ICE arrests of Maine corrections officers
William Doyle said the union was focused on creating a path to reintegration for correctional employees released from immigration detention.
Incoming New Gloucester town manager discusses future
William Doyle previously served as mayor of Saco, and is currently executive director of the National Correctional Employees Union.
Windham accepting applications for watershed protection grants
The grant program is focused on community-based efforts to protect and restore diverse natural resources.