Democoratic state Sen. Ned Claxton and Republican state Rep. Amy Arata teamed up Tuesday to make the case for the state to lessen COVID-19 restrictions in more places.
Lakes Region Weekly
Weekly news from and about Windham, Raymond, Sebago, Standish, Bridgton, Casco and Naples.
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Injured couple sues Cumberland County sheriff over chase that ended in crash
Barbara and Elmer Young were seriously injured when a suspect tried to swerve around a police spike mat and slammed into their car and another vehicle in 2018.
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Former Pineland Center residents offer reflections, lessons in podcast
The series was created to ensure the history of the old institution won’t be forgotten – or repeated, the Maine Developmental Disabilities Council says.
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Gray library reopens as guidelines provide path for more library openings
A few dozen patrons came in Tuesday afternoon as the Gray town library became what is likely the first to reopen on a limited basis in southern Maine.
Posted inLakes Region Weekly, Oxford Hills
Oxford Hills seniors to graduate at Bridgton Twin Drive-In
Other school districts are considering similar plans for the Class of 2020.
Posted inLakes Region Weekly, Lewiston-Auburn
Fire burns through brush near Intervale Road in New Gloucester
Sparks from a passing train are suspected cause, fire chief said.
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Sebago woman found dead in submerged car was ‘very disoriented’ before accident
Sarah McCarthy was found in her car in the Ossipee River two days after she was reported missing in February.
Posted inAmerican Journal, Football, Lakes Region Weekly, Sports, Varsity Maine
Football: MPA approves reclassification for 2020 season
The changes include an increase from 10 to 26 teams in eight-man football, and just one division in Class D for this fall.
Posted inLakes Region Weekly, Maine, News, Schools & Education
Maine’s high court sides with school district in Frye Island withdrawal dispute
The ruling is the latest development in the island’s long fight to leave School Administrative District 6.
Posted inBusiness, Lakes Region Weekly, Lewiston-Auburn
Gray dance studio moves its 400 students online
With the state under a stay-at-home order, young dancers have taken to their dining rooms and basements to get lessons in.