Lakes Region Weekly News

Published
January 17, 2023

Winter Guide: Outdoor skating rinks ready when weather is

Maine’s time-honored tradition of ice skating melted down with moderating temperatures and rain after Christmas, but those in charge of some of the outdoor rinks are patiently toughing it out until temperatures plummet. “We just need some cold weather,” said Neal Reynolds, outdoor operations supervisor of the free rink at Pineland Farms in New Gloucester. […]
Published
January 17, 2023

Winter Guide: Pineland Farms offers a wealth of activities

While the weather may sometimes forget, the winter season is undoubtedly upon us. Determined to find ways of avoiding the annual winter blues, I took a trip to Pineland Farms in New Gloucester, a 5,000-acre working farm ripe with recreational activities, skiing trails, farm animals and more. When there’s snow, Pineland bustles with cross-country skiers, […]
Published
January 17, 2023

Winter Guide: From produce to pottery, shop local at winter farmers markets

Farmers markets aren’t just for summer anymore. As the season takes hold, winter farmers markets are being offered in many towns, giving residents a chance to shop locally for produce, dairy, eggs and more while also supporting Maine farmers. It’s tough for farmers to reach customers during their off season, but the winter markets […]
Published
January 17, 2023

Winter Guide: Five reasons the beach is better in the winter

The beach. When you read that, what did you think of? Sunbathing? Swimming? Surfing? Another word beginning with S? You may find those activities enjoyable in the summer, but the beach is just as worthy a destination in the winter months, and for people like me, it’s even better at this time of year. Here […]
Published
January 13, 2023

Inside New Gloucester: Jan. 13

Published
January 13, 2023

Inside Bridgton: Jan. 13
Published
January 10, 2023

Educate teens about marijuana danger, panelists say

High-potency marijuana used in vape pens and other devices increases the risks, according to experts at a forum in Yarmouth.
Published
January 10, 2023

Mentors needed to spend quality time with kids

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southern Maine is holding a recruitment campaign until March 1 and is especially in need of male volunteers.
Published
January 6, 2023

Inside Gray: Jan. 6
Published
December 30, 2022

Inside Bridgton: Dec. 30

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