Hi everyone,
Hope everyone's been enjoying (or at least successfully dealing with) the snow that has accumulated in southern Maine the past few weeks.
I took the opportunity to go skiing for the first time in years. While I was an avid skier in high school, as I grew older and life grew busier, I fell out of the habit, last hitting the slopes in early 2022.
However, after covering Pleasant Mountain Ski Resort for its holiday celebration in 2024, I began to feel the urge to ski once more. Although the 2025 season ended up passing me by, I was determined to hit the slopes once again by the time 2026 rolled around.
Last Saturday, I trekked to Bridgton with my long-unused skis and poles, as well as an equipment bag that I was initially unable to open after not having done so for four years. Despite initial worries that I would fall down on the first slope I tried, I found that I still had the muscle memory within me, and it felt like I had only been away from the slopes for a few days rather than years.
Overall, I would definitely recommend Pleasant Mountain if you live in or are traveling through the Lakes Region. For a $91 day pass, you can enjoy thrilling slopes and gorgeous views of the White Mountains. Personally, I think I'm going to be checking it out some more before the winter's out.
Also in this week's newsletter: Raymond farm dispute, veterans cross-country skiing, Casco library updates, and more.
Thanks for reading,
- Rory Sweeting |
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Mount Washington as seen from Pleasant Mountain. (Rory Sweeting/Staff Writer) |
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New Gloucester has found a new town manager more than six months after the resignation of Bill Kerbin. After numerous interviews and 20 resumes reviewed, William P. Doyle, who previously served as the mayor of Casco from 2015 to 2023, has accepted the position, and will starting on Monday, March 23.
Doyle, who formerly served as the executive director for the National Corrections Employees Union, holds an associate's degree in criminal justice and a bachelor's degree in legal studies. He is bringing with him to New Gloucester extensive experience in municipal budgeting, planning, and other aspects of town management.
For more information, call 207-926-4126. |
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Sebago will hold a party at the Sebago Gym to commemorate the town's 200th anniversary, as well as kick off the town's comprehensive plan, on Tuesday, Feb. 10, at 5 p.m. The event will be open to past and present board members, volunteers, and Sebago residents. For more information, call 207-787-2457.
Windham PTA will host a Spirit Night at the Urban Air Adventure Park on Wednesday, Feb. 4, from 3 to 7 p.m. The event will cost $23.99 for a Deluxe Pass, and $28.99 for an Ultimate Pass. For more information, email contact@windhammainepta.org. |
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Rory Sweeting is a community news reporter for Windham, Sebago and surrounding areas, and previously reported for the Lakes Region Weekly. Rory holds a bachelor’s degree in professional and creative writing from Goucher College in Maryland. Send feedback and suggestions to Rory. You can support this newsletter by encouraging friends and family to sign up and explore our other newsletters.
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