Editor, The people of Naples are fortunate to have Bob Caron Sr. running for Selectboard. Bob has for years been a dedicated volunteer in the town of Naples. Whether serving as the chairman of the Budget Committee, as a longtime member of the Bulky Waste Facility Board or his years of dedication to the Naples […]

As I approach my 70th birthday, I realize even more how important it is to “write it down,” as my late mother always told me. I encourage many people I know to write down what they remember about their life. Journals or diaries make the best history books. And there may come a time when […]

As I approach my 70th birthday, I realize even more how important it is to “write it down,” as my late mother always told me. I encourage many people I know to write down what they remember about their life. Journals or diaries make the best history books. And there may come a time when […]

Bird Nests To celebrate spring, the Windham Public Library has a beautiful collection of bird nests on display from Stephen Signor, of Windham, through June 29th. There are 9 bird nests indigenous to the Northeast, specifically of Maine, on display in the case. Signor has always been interested in birds, but his particular interest in […]

Roger Mosley, Public Works Director of Standish, was honored for his contributions to recycling with the 2007 eco-Excellence Award given by ecomaine, a nonprofit organization owned and operated by 21 municipalities in southern Maine. Mosley was nominated by Janice Southard, public works secretary, who said, “each year during Maine Recycles Week, Roger personally goes to […]

An unsuccessful candidate for the House District 101 seat was fined $2,750 Monday by the Maine Ethics Commission for misuse of Clean Elections funds. Tom Bossie, of Casco, who last November was the Democrat candidate in the House race covering Naples and Casco, did not contest the ethic commission’s findings and agreed to pay the […]

Annie isn’t Annie: Annie is the 3-year-old gray tiger cat that was owned by Karen McNutt of Standish and disappeared from her home and was missing for one year and five months. She was finally trapped and returned, and although tired and hungry she did not appear to be in bad shape from her ordeal. […]

The Casco Public Library is holding a free Medieval Day on Sunday, May 20 from 1 to 5 p.m. at the library. There will be an afternoon of medieval activities including armored combat, music and dance, crafts, food, and games. The free event is for all ages. Participation is welcome, but garb not required. Presented […]

Susan Blake, of Limington, has earned her bachelor’s of science degree in Health Care Administration through the Graduate & Professional Studies division at Saint Joseph’s College of Maine. Blake is employed at Maine Women’s Surgery and Cancer Center.

In the spring of 1892, one of Windham’s local churches held a picnic – as you can see, dozens attended and posed in this tower on Blackstrap (Road) in Falmouth. The only person identified is Edith Elliott, and we suspect she is at the very top. Photo courtesy of Windham Historical Society