Businessman Walter Butler wants to buy back the 22-acre gift he made for school athletes in 2014. But because he’s now a town councilor, the municipality says it’s not that simple.
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Posted inAmerican Journal, Lakes Region Weekly
Parents file lawsuit over 3-year-old’s death in Gorham
The boy was killed when an SUV driven by a 13-year-old backed over him at his home.
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Posted inAmerican Journal, Lakes Region Weekly
Bonny Eagle district approves $62.1 million school budget
The budget for the upcoming school year is up about 5.6% over this year’s and includes $1 million for building repairs.
Posted inAmerican Journal
Buxton food pantry founder steps down after 16 years
Joann Groder’s Buxton Community Food Co-op serves about 130 families a month and now will be under the directorship of longtime volunteer Jean Harmon.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Feature Obituary, Maine
Hank Beebe, prolific composer and founder of Schoolhouse Arts in Standish, dies at 96
Before he came to Maine, Beebe had a successful career on and off Broadway. A service and sing-along will be held Saturday.
Posted inMaine
Weekend freeze has plumbers scrambling to repair burst pipes
Temperatures across Maine plunged to double digits below zero last weekend, forcing plumbers, firefighters and emergency responders to juggle hundreds of calls for help.
Posted inCops & Courts, Maine, News
Former jail guard won’t serve prison time for 2019 fatal crash
Kenneth Morang, 65, received a 6-year suspended sentence after being convicted of manslaughter in the 2019 death of Raelynn Bell.
Posted inAmerican Journal, Lakes Region Weekly
Lakes Region Sportsman: Will the big lake freeze?
I get asked more times in the winter when Sebago Lake will freeze or if it will freeze at all. I don’t claim to hold any power to see into the future, but a look at the past helps to answer the question. Although the big part of the lake often does not lock up […]
Posted inLakes Region Weekly
Wildridge Garden Club hosts free talks
The Wildridge Garden Club is hosting two free upcoming talks at Standish Town Hall. Terri Welch, an experienced gardener, will speak on beekeeping at 1 p.m. Feb. 7. On March 7 at 1 p.m., Susan Holland will talk about renovating a garden.
