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Schools’ COVID-19 cases surge after Thanksgiving break

by Emily Bader December 9, 2020December 9, 2020

A number of students and staff across the Lakes Region’s five school districts have tested positive for the coronavirus over the last two weeks.

Lakes Region Weekly

Bennett tests positive for COVID-19, misses Senate ceremony

by Emily Bader December 2, 2020December 2, 2020

In quarantine, Rick Bennett, who represents Bridgton, Naples and Sebago, couldn’t be sworn in with his fellow legislators this week.

Lakes Region Weekly

Businesses brace for ‘slow go’ this winter

by Emily Bader December 2, 2020

While some retail businesses are doing relatively well during the pandemic, others are bracing for many unknowns ahead.

Lakes Region Weekly

Adult Ed offers CNA, CMA training programs in Naples

November 30, 2020

NAPLES — Registration is now open for Lake Region & Fryeburg Area Adult Education’s upcoming clinical nursing assistant class, which begins Feb. 6, and the clinical medical assistant class that begins Feb. 27. Interested students are encouraged to attend an information session or make a registration appointment as soon as possible, as there is a […]

Lakes Region Weekly

Absentee ballot requests more than doubled in Lakes Region

by Emily Bader November 24, 2020November 24, 2020

Of the 39,386 ballots cast across the Lakes Region Nov. 3, more than 60% of those were by absentee. Despite the enormous task of processing these ballots, “it was a fabulous day,” said one town clerk.

Lakes Region Weekly

Bridgton, Naples town offices close due to COVID-19 exposure

November 24, 2020

The Bridgton and Naples town offices will remain closed until at least next week following positive COVID-19 cases among employees in both towns. An employee at the Bridgton town office at 3 Chase St. tested positive for the virus on Nov. 21, according to the town’s website. Tuesday’s Board of Selectmen meeting was canceled and […]