WINDHAM — After 16 years in the position and a 39-year career in education, RSU 14 Superintendent Sandy Prince will “be greatly missed” when he retires June 30. Prince said education is “one of the most rewarding fields that I have seen.” “I truly think we make a difference on behalf of children. It’s so […]

NEW GLOUCESTER — The community-focused brewery that originally planned to launch in October is nearing the home stretch and plans to open its doors in April. NU Brewery (pronounced “new”), founded by President Chris Ventimiglia of Freeport and CEO Russell Voss of New Gloucester, will be located at 437 Lewiston Road. The pair will create unique […]

WINDHAM — The RSU 14 Board of Directors has adopted new reporting procedures for allegations of harassment and discrimination to ensure that allegations are properly investigated and that the district is in accordance with state and federal guidelines. The old procedures were from 2008-2009, said Chris Howell, assistant superintendent of the Windham-Raymond school district. In […]

STANDISH — Speakers at the Sebago Lake Symposium Feb. 2 advised attendees to help protect the health of the lake, urging “everybody (to do) their own small part.” The event was created to encourage collaboration and discussion between scientists and residents about the lake and its future. Speakers included members of the Maine Department of Inland […]

GRAY — Maine-Tex grilled salsa has a new permanent home at Maine-Tex Bistro in Gray, which celebrated its grand opening Jan. 26. Windham resident Stephanie Lay and her severely autistic son Bryce began making grilled salsa out of their home in 2014. It was so popular that it took mere months for the salsa to end […]

Favorable conditions leading up to the Cumberland County and Sebago Lake Fishing Derbies are pointing to a successful time on the ice Feb. 16-17, according to the president of Sebago Lake Rotary Club, the derbies’ sponsor. “Last year, we ended up with 18 inches of ice. This year, it’s looking really good. We keep track […]

WINDHAM — Residents were frustrated by the lack of action on the part of the Planning Board at its meeting Monday night, with one asking “How many times do we all have to come here and tell you we don’t want any more mineral extractions?” The board considered two sets of amendments to town ordinances. The […]

WINDHAM — The chairwoman of the Retail Adult-Use and Medical Marijuana Establishments Task Force says the fact that the group is one-sided is “on the (Town) Council.” All six of the community members on the nine-member task force have a financial interest in the industry, whether as the owner of a marijuana-related business or as a licensed […]