Editor, I am proud to be serving the citizens of Bridgton, and I am thankful for the opportunity that the citizens, town manager and selectmen have given me. I think that as public employee we have a responsibility to hold ourselves to a higher standard. We have a responsibility to be discreet and use sound […]

Loon Echo Land Trust was recently awarded a $225,000 grant through the Landowner Incentive Program to purchase the development rights on 73 acres on Pleasant Pond in Denmark which lies in the Upper Saco River watershed. The Upper Saco River watershed in western Maine stretches from Lovell to Hiram and supports a rich and unique […]

Accident or manslaughter? Jurors will decide next spring after a Massachusetts man pleaded not guilty in Portland Tuesday to charges stemming from a boat collision on Long Lake in August. Facing Justice Robert Crowley in Cumberland County Superior Court, Robert M. LaPointe, 38, of Medway, Mass., declared his innocence in the face of two manslaughter […]

Known town-wide for her patience and helpfulness, Windham librarian Barbara Keef is now recognized on a larger scale after recently being awarded the Maine Library Association Outstanding Librarian of the Year. “It’s a real honor,” said Keef, who is the technology services librarian. She manages the reference desk and people go to her with questions […]

Annual Tree Lighting A crowd of more than 100 people enjoyed the festivities at Gray Town Hall on Sunday. Donnie Carroll, master of ceremonies, introduced local talent including the Gray-New Gloucester High School Chorus, our own singing Town Manager Deb Cabana, and local high school student and vocalist Elyse Doyle. Bradley Fogg read the traditional […]

In a democracy every individual has a right and responsibility to vote. Our country is founded on that principle and one of the great aspects of this country. While it is a responsibility of individuals to engage in the democratic process by voting, it is also important to make this process and accessible as possible […]

Harlem Rockets Come to Town On Tuesday, Dec. 4, two or three members of the Harlem Rockets basketball team will be at Sebago Elementary School at 1:30 p.m. The Harlem Rockets are similar to the Harlem Globetrotters, who showcase both their basketball and comedic talents. The Rocket players will be visiting classrooms, and demonstrating their […]