Lakes Region Now

11/24/2025

Woman accused of killing man in Standish pleads not guilty

Lynn Perkins is accused of shooting Matthew Hamilton in October.

11/24/2025

Maine small business owners decry soaring health care premiums if ACA tax credits expire

Small business owners and self-employed workers discussed the potential increases with U.S. Rep. Chellie Pingree, D-1st District, and Maine Gov. Janet Mills at an event Monday.

11/24/2025

Rain, but not much snow, on tap for Thanksgiving week in Maine

A system that's expected to bring a few inches of snow to the Midwest could cause flight delays, with Portland Jetport officials reminding Mainers to plan ahead in anticipation of the busy travel period.

11/24/2025

Graham Platner hopes his campaign is a movement that continues even if he loses

'What I want to build, is gonna take way more than one single Senate seat,' said the 41-year-old Democratic primary candidate for U.S. Senate.

11/24/2025

We Love Fairs: Craft and holiday fairs in Buxton, Gorham, Scarborough and Standish

Buxton Centre Baptist Christmas fair – Friday, Nov. 28, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Buxton Centre Baptist Church, 938 Long Plains Road, Buxton. Handmade crafts, food and books. Bonny Eagle craft fair – Friday, Nov. 28, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Saturday, Nov. 29, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Bonny Eagle High School, 700...

11/24/2025

Open on Thanksgiving, these southern Maine stores can help in a pinch | Column

Leave something off your shopping list? Here's where to go for your last-minute holiday needs.

11/20/2025

Gray church consecrates new narthex

The Jim Morrison Memorial Narthex at St. Gregory Church was named for a pastor from the Diocese of Portland who served there in the '80s.

11/19/2025

Windham recount confirms council seat winner

The recount confirmed Katie Cook's narrow victory, only changing the margin of victory by a single vote

11/19/2025

Republican lawmakers request review of drivers licenses for noncitizens following deadly crashes

Rep. Amy Arata and Sen. Bruce Bickford are asking for a review of whether noncitizens have been improperly issued drivers licenses following two crashes in which federal authorities said the drivers overstayed tourist visas.

11/19/2025

In this weeks' Lakes Region Now ePaper read about an early Thanksgiving feast in Windham, a call to replace a 60-year-old bridge, the World Trails Film Festival and much more. Get it all here: https://epaper.pressherald.com/shortcode/LAK917

11/19/2025

Crash closes Maine Turnpike in New Gloucester

All southbound traffic must use exit 75 until the crash is cleared, according to turnpike officials.

11/19/2025

State finalists rise in Varsity Maine football poll

Thornton Academy remains unanimous No. 1, and other regional champions move up.