The leaf and brush disposal area, currently brimming with tree debris from last week’s storm, will be permanently shut down on Friday, June 1. Last fall Randy McMullin, environmental specialist with the Maine Department of Environmental Protection, told the town of Windham that the leaf and brush pile is considered a garbage transfer station and […]

The leaf and brush disposal area, currently brimming with tree debris from last week’s storm, will be permanently shut down on Friday, June 1. Last fall Randy McMullin, environmental specialist with the Maine Department of Environmental Protection, told the town of Windham that the leaf and brush pile is considered a garbage transfer station and […]

Editor, When my family goes on vacation, there are many decisions to be made, and since there can be as many as eight of us now, it often reminds me of the Legislature. Each person is lobbying for their activities and accommodations, their timeline and choice of where to eat. It’s on the last point […]

Editor, When my family goes on vacation, there are many decisions to be made, and since there can be as many as eight of us now, it often reminds me of the Legislature. Each person is lobbying for their activities and accommodations, their timeline and choice of where to eat. It’s on the last point […]

When people think of the Lakes Region, they picture beautiful blue lakes, stands of birch and pine, and a quiet refuge. These are the images that draw folks to the area. Not a racino with its acres of parking lots and swarms of people. Do we want our area to be made into a haven […]

After the April 16 massacre at Virginia Tech, St. Joseph’s College staff members are reviewing the school’s own policies for crisis situations. Since Cho Seung-Hui, a 23-year-old Virginia Tech senior, opened fire in two separate shootings that morning, many questions have arisen about the response by Virginia Tech staff to the massacre in which 32 […]

A group of seventh grade students at Bonny Eagle Middle School sponsored a fundraiser to raise money to purchase pet resuscitation masks to be used by local fire departments. The idea came from an article in a local newspaper, which teacher Karen Boucher shared with her students. The article highlighted a town in Vermont that […]

A group of seventh grade students at Bonny Eagle Middle School sponsored a fundraiser to raise money to purchase pet resuscitation masks to be used by local fire departments. The idea came from an article in a local newspaper, which teacher Karen Boucher shared with her students. The article highlighted a town in Vermont that […]

Editor, Several statements made by Rep. Gary Moore in a recent article are presented as fact in support of a rail line from Portland to Fryeburg, such as that the rail line will provide cheaper and more fuel efficient transportation than cars. When is the last time that Mr. Moore took a train? I took […]

Parents of 4-year-old children can now register for kindergarten. All children who will be 5 years old by Oct. 15, 2007 are eligible to begin school this September. A screening will take place in June, 2007. Starting Monday, April 23, parents can call 892-1840 and ask for “kindergarten registration” between the hours of 8 a.m. […]