On April 17, residents of the Lakes Region will get a chance to hear about the Brookings Institution report that Gov. John Baldacci describes as “not just a blueprint to improve our economy, but a way to lift the extensive pessimism that permeates this state.” Alan Caron, president and founder of GrowSmart Maine, which sponsored […]

Joshua and Christina May, of Harrison, announce the birth of their daughter Trinity Rayne on March 29. Proud grandparents are Roy and Deb McPhail of Raymond, Ruby Meister of South Paris and Rick and Sally May, of Oxford. Great-grandmothers are Nina Grover, of Norway, and Kathy Poirer, of Westbrook. Courtesy photo

Amy Hall and Megan Vose spent last Saturday dabbing puff paint and fabric markers on T-shirts with friends and family, talking about their old times, current gossip and their upcoming attempt at the Boston Marathon. And, of course, their friend Laura. In January, 27-year-old Laura Vogel, originally from Standish, went on a humanitarian mission to […]

Amy Hall and Megan Vose spent last Saturday dabbing puff paint and fabric markers on T-shirts with friends and family, talking about their old times, current gossip and their upcoming attempt at the Boston Marathon. And, of course, their friend Laura. In January, 27-year-old Laura Vogel, originally from Standish, went on a humanitarian mission to […]

Kenny Beckwith, 42, of 6 Easy St., Standish, was arrested March 26 on a charge of operating under the influence. Charles Binkley, 37, of 42 Wayside Ave. Apt 4, Bridgton, was arrested March 29 on Route 302 in Naples on charges of failure to pay fine, and failure to appear. Matthew Coffin, 33, of 43 […]

Kenny Beckwith, 42, of 6 Easy St., Standish, was arrested March 26 on a charge of operating under the influence. Charles Binkley, 37, of 42 Wayside Ave. Apt 4, Bridgton, was arrested March 29 on Route 302 in Naples on charges of failure to pay fine, and failure to appear. Matthew Coffin, 33, of 43 […]

Last week, congratulations were given to Bonny Eagle Middle School eighth grader Evan Spencer for a job well done at the State Geography Bee. Spencer competed against 100 other students from around the state. He finished in the top 10. The Dr. Paul Vincent Honor Flag will be raised to recognize Spencer’s achievement. Courtesy photo […]

Last week, congratulations were given to Bonny Eagle Middle School eighth grader Evan Spencer for a job well done at the State Geography Bee. Spencer competed against 100 other students from around the state. He finished in the top 10. The Dr. Paul Vincent Honor Flag will be raised to recognize Spencer’s achievement. Courtesy photo […]

For more than 50 years, Windham schoolchildren have visited the Parson Smith House, as a part of their study of local history. This imposing structure was built in the middle of the first settlement of the town, about 1764. Now in private ownership, the ancient icon is for sale. Fearing that it would not be […]

On Wednesday was Community Day at Manchester School in Windham, where fourth and fifth graders focused on helping worthy causes, including people, animals and the environment. “It’s one of the best things Manchester School is involved in,” said fourth-grade teacher and Community Day organizer Stacey Sanborn. She said each classroom in the school has a […]