Emily Bader, a former staff writer at the Lakes Region Weekly, won the award based on her reporting at that weekly newspaper, where she worked from March 2020 to April 2021.
Lakes Region Weekly
Weekly news from and about Windham, Raymond, Sebago, Standish, Bridgton, Casco and Naples.
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Bridgton voters OK separate licensing for food, pot businesses
Bridgton residents voted 1,075 to 564 to separate marijuana businesses from food and drink establishments when it comes to operating licenses. Establishments that serve food and drink will now be required to have a victualer’s license. Schools, clubs, churches, fire departments and nonprofits are exempt. Marijuana cultivation and manufacturing facilities, retail stores, testing facilities and […]
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Language center gives New Mainers boost in quest for college degrees
The new facility at Southern Maine Community College provides tutoring to help students apply their developing English skills to course work.
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New Gloucester group continues to ‘show up for people of color’
In addition to monthly rallies and meeting, New Gloucester United Against Racism is offering a series of educational sessions on race, privilege and oppression.
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Police issue alert about missing Bridgton man
Frank Mollins, 81, was las seen Tuesday.
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New Gloucester’s first Black selectman says it’s time to talk about racism
Dustin Ward reflects on his own experiences and what it means to be the first Black person on the board.
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Pickers jam at Pineland Strawberry Moon Festival
Pineland Farms in New Gloucester hosted food trucks, a live band, a bar and strawberry picking last week for visitors of all ages.
Posted inAmerican Journal, Lakes Region Weekly, Northern Forecaster
Maine Wildlife Park, visitors mourn death of Annie the moose
Visitors from across the country share their memories of 12-year-old Annie who died of natural causes last weekend.
Posted inAmerican Journal, Coastal Journal, Lakes Region Weekly, Northern Forecaster, Portland Forecaster, Southern Forecaster
It’s almost time to count the loons
The Maine Audubon event, held since 1983, is looking for volunteer counters, particularly on Sebago Lake and Naples’ Long Lake.
Posted inAmerican Journal, Lakes Region Weekly, Portland Forecaster
Support mounting for rail trail expansion to New Hampshire
A proposed bill calls for a feasibility study to look into the potential of expanding the Mountain Division Rail Trail from Standish to Fryeburg.