Lakes Region Now

09/17/2026

Here are the options being considered for New Gloucester town office

Proposals include renovating the existing office, purchasing a building from Pineland Farms or building new.

09/17/2026

Motorcyclist dies in 3-vehicle Windham crash

A Westbrook man has been charged with OUI in connection with the fatal crash, and police say he may face further charges.

09/16/2026

Varsity Maine football polls recognize early statements by unexpected teams

Thornton and Yarmouth remain the No. 1s, while a few teams have worked their way into the rankings with fast starts.

09/16/2026

Who’s going streaking? A look at Maine high school football storylines ahead of Week 3

The three teams longest win streaks were halted last week, who might be next? Also, Autism Awareness Week takes center stage.

09/16/2026

Gray taps Derek Shirley for vacant school board seat

Shirley will serve on the MSAD 15 school board until the term expires in June.

09/16/2026

In this week's Lakes Region Now ePaper read about a climate resiliency grant, Susan Collins visit to Naples, high school sports updates and more. Get started: https://epaper.pressherald.com/shortcode/LAK917

09/15/2026

Scarborough tightens grip on Varsity Maine girls soccer poll’s top spot

The Red Storm receive more than half of the first-place votes in latest rankings.

09/15/2026

New Gloucester rejects proposal to close dirt roads during winter

Residents decried the idea, saying it would cause severe disruption for residents.

09/14/2026

Here is Varsity Maine’s Week 2 football honor roll

There are some of the top performances from last week's gridiron action.

09/14/2026

Windham receives $80,000 grant for climate preparedness program

The grant was part of $4.7 million announced by Gov. Janet Mills for Community Action Grant funding.