WINDHAM – Toby Pennels, a longtime Windham resident who served 11 years on the local school board, helped organize the Sebago Lake Ice Fishing Derby and served two tours in Iraq, died early Thursday morning from injuries sustained in a motorcycle crash, according to the family. Pennels, 55, had moved to Casco in October 2013. […]

WINDHAM – Toby Pennels, a longtime Windham resident who served 11 years on the local school board, helped organize the Sebago Lake Ice Fishing Derby and served two tours in Iraq, died early Thursday morning from injuries sustained in a motorcycle crash, according to the family. Pennels, 55, had moved to Casco in October 2013. […]

School Days Just sent the second child on the school bus on this humid September morning. What a glorious Labor Day weekend, weather-wise. It was hot, just the way you’d want it as you jump into the lake one last time. Back to the grindstone for students and parents alike. New Principal Cheryl Frechette has […]

The Underground Railroad was the name used to refer to a group of people who were against slavery and who helped runaway slaves travel to safe places, like Canada, where slavery was prohibited. The network was formed in the early 1800s and by 1850, one estimate is that 100,000 slaves had escaped. A religious group […]

The Underground Railroad was the name used to refer to a group of people who were against slavery and who helped runaway slaves travel to safe places, like Canada, where slavery was prohibited. The network was formed in the early 1800s and by 1850, one estimate is that 100,000 slaves had escaped. A religious group […]

September is a secret season in Bridgton, when many of the tourists have gone home but summer stays. Hot days and cool nights are perfect for swimming and sunning, then building a bonfire and bundling up against the evening chill. Our gardens are in full flower, with tomatoes, squash and pumpkins hanging heavy on the […]

September is a secret season in Bridgton, when many of the tourists have gone home but summer stays. Hot days and cool nights are perfect for swimming and sunning, then building a bonfire and bundling up against the evening chill. Our gardens are in full flower, with tomatoes, squash and pumpkins hanging heavy on the […]

September is a secret season in Bridgton, when many of the tourists have gone home but summer stays. Hot days and cool nights are perfect for swimming and sunning, then building a bonfire and bundling up against the evening chill. Our gardens are in full flower, with tomatoes, squash and pumpkins hanging heavy on the […]

A variety of events this month will be held to help combat the problem of hunger in the Lakes Region, including fundraising walks, a spaghetti dinner with politicians, a stuff-the-truck event, and food packaging at the Maine Mall. The Sebago Lake Rotary Club has scheduled two related events in late September. At 9 a.m. on […]