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Mobile vaccination unit coming to Windham

April 14, 2021April 14, 2021

A mobile COVID-19 vaccination clinic will be stationed at the Windham Mall, 795 Roosevelt Trail, Sunday, April 18, through Thursday, April 22. Appointments are available by calling the Community Vaccination Line at 888-445-4111. The mobile unit, a partnership between the sate and the Federal Emergency Management Agency, has the ability to provide 250 Moderna vaccinations […]

‘Life-changing’ autism center for adults closes in on funding goal

by Chance Viles April 13, 2021April 13, 2021

The Maine Behavioral Healthcare center will provide crucial services to adults and to children under 5.

Lakes Region Weekly, Maine, News, Schools & Education

Unity College to launch environmental education program at Pineland Farms

by Rachel Ohm March 31, 2021April 4, 2021

The announcement comes about 8 months after the college transitioned to a permanent hybrid model and said it would be looking to provide education in settings outside the main fixed campus.

American Journal, Lakes Region Weekly

Fish expected to swim up new Westbrook fish ladder in June

by Chance Viles March 31, 2021March 31, 2021

The Friends of the Presumpcot River, meanwhile, is concerned about Sappi’s application to form a new corporation to oversee the project.

American Journal, Lakes Region Weekly, Maine, Portland Forecaster

Legislature backs Bridgton man’s tribute to Maine as state’s official ‘Song of the 21st Century’

by Emily Bader March 30, 2021April 5, 2021

Terry Swett wrote “My Sweet Maine” in celebration of the state’s bicentennial, and a bill to make it “Maine’s Song of the 21st Century” was adopted by the Maine House.

Lakes Region Weekly

New Gloucester Public Works closed due to virus

March 16, 2021March 17, 2021

The New Gloucester Public Works building will remain closed until at least Monday, March 22, due to a positive COVID-19 case among employees, according to Town Manager Brenda Fox-Howard. Fox-Howard announced the closure on the town’s website March 15 and said during that night’s select board meeting that she has been in contact with the […]

Lakes Region Weekly, Maine, News

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

by Emily Bader Lakes Region Weekly March 14, 2021March 29, 2021

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.