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Lakes Region Weekly News

Published
March 24, 2021

Bridgton selectman wants reconsideration of Second Amendment Sanctuary resolution

Selectman Bear Zaidman questioned why he cannot put the failed resolution back on the table for a revote.
Published
March 23, 2021

Maine Medical Center nurses begin vote next week on union

Supporters argue a union is needed because nurses are overworked, underpaid and too much is demanded of them, but opponents say organizing is unnecessary and would hinder the 'shared governance' that exists now.
Published
March 23, 2021

Maple Weekend limited, but still a sweet spot amid pandemic

The pandemic has forced changes to the popular annual event at sugarhouses in the area, including curbside service and social distancing.
Published
March 19, 2021

Virtual talks, film festival celebrate Earth Day 2021

Sierra Club Maine will host a series of discussions ranging from waste reduction to the intersection of racism, economics and climate change, and Maine Audubon and the Maine Outdoor Film Festival team up for a special night of showings.
Published
March 17, 2021

New Gloucester Selectboard criticized for violating charter commission statute

Already far past the deadline set by state law for appointing members of the charter commission, the select board voted to move appointments from early July to April.

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Published
March 17, 2021

Bridgton Second Amendment Sanctuary resolution fails after tie vote

Chairperson Liston “Lee” Eastman, who would have decided the tie-breaker, was absent but later said he would have voted in favor of the resolution.
Published
March 17, 2021

Casco back to drawing board as New Gloucester town manager backs out

New Gloucester Town Manager Brenda Fox-Howard, whose last day on the the job is April 2, asked to be let out of her newly signed contract with Casco.
Published
March 16, 2021

At Portland International Jetport, things are looking up, director says

COVID-19 vaccinations, an easing of travel restrictions and another round of federal relief funding will aid in the rebound of the Portland International Jetport, Paul Bradbury says.
Published
March 15, 2021

From the editor: Canfield named editor-in-chief of southern Maine weeklies

Amy Canfield will lead the newsrooms at The Forecaster, Lakes Region Weekly and American Journal weekly newspapers.
Published
March 14, 2021

Despite claims of ‘robust coverage,’ Lakes Region residents struggle to get connected

With the internet service providers' data contradicting residents’ experiences, area towns have taken it upon themselves to conduct internet speed tests and map out broadband availability.