Grace Rita L’Havreux was born May 16, 2006 to Heidi and Robert L’Havreux of Scarborough. Grandparents are Bonita and Robert Turner of Brewer and Nancy and Gerard L’Havreux of Alfred. Great Grandparents are Alica Bowden of Windham and Jacqueline L’Havreux of Sanford. Jack Aidan Decrow was born May 23, 2006 to Michelene and Jason Decrow […]

The family of a Buxton woman, who died after being struck by a minivan on Dec. 4, is hoping to hear answers explaining why police no longer consider the accident a hit-and-run case. Wilmot “Bill” Lewis said police initially told him the driver who struck his wife, Ethel Lewis, left the scene. But, he said, […]

Dipping temperatures spawn ice-fishing villages on Maine lakes and ponds and many baby boomers hooked on the sport are promulgating the age-old tradition. Joe Dame, 50, of Standish, and Chris Parker, 42, of Sebago, are regulars who tackle the elements to take part in the sport. Both are passing on the legacy to family. Fishing […]

The name of the driver of the vehicle in a Buxton traffic fatality on Dec. 4 has been released in a police report, but police said Thursday the incident was not a hit and run as was first reported. The police report said Lori L. Marston, 43, of 465 Long Plains Road in Buxton, struck […]

Chopin Club Christmas program The Chopin Club met Dec. 12 at the home of Marion Rich for its Christmas program and gift swap. Juni Dugas, program chairwoman, shared Christmas customs from several countries including Italy, Germany and New Zealand along with the United States. Janice Beattie, Marge Cutter, Dugas, Louise Leighton, Marion Rich and Ruth […]

Shady Maple Farm hosts Christmas play Karl and Jocelia Hartwell hosted “Christmas in the Barn” on Sunday at their Shady Maple Farm on Sebago Lake Road. A cast from the Faith Lutheran Church in Windham produced a living Nativity play in the barn. Besides angels, shepherds and wise men, the production had the flavor of […]

For too long now Santa Claus has become synonymous with good cheer, all-night binges of altruism and an overly joyful disposition. These and other such nefarious activities will soon come to an end when one reads the following version (unauthorized, of course) of the Christmas List. Obviously obsequious, Santa’s supposedly a beacon of goodness to […]

Do you ever wonder how photographers capture such priceless moments? It’s not as hard as you may think, especially in today’s world of digital photography. According to Jay Forman, a professional photographer and author of “Capture Your Kids In Pictures,” taking great family photos doesn’t require expensive gear or technical prowess, just the application of […]

An outside review of the problems with the state’s ill-fated Medicaid billing system confirmed that Maine is paying the price for accepting a low-ball bid from a vendor that had never built such a system before, and any fix is going to cost taxpayers more than the $56 million already spent. The report also reveals […]

The holiday season for most people is a fun time of the year filled with parties, celebrations and social gatherings with family and friends. However, for a growing number of people the holiday season can also be filled with sadness, self-reflection, loneliness and anxiety. Barbara Rachel, LCSW and clinical team leader at Counseling Services Inc., […]