Ever thought of being a mentor to a child or adolescent? Sweetser can help. Check out these requests from some of Sweetser’s kids seeking such support: Boy, 13, Steep Falls, enjoys the computer, playing basketball, watching TV, swimming and playing. Boy, 11, Bridgton, loves to build and play with cars, participates in Cub Scouts and […]
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Bonny Eagle blood drive yields 105 pints
Bonny Eagle High School student council members helped the American Red Cross this week by sponsoring a blood drive at the high school. Students who were over the age of 17 were able to give blood. This year’s drive was extremely successful with a large turnout. Students and staff donated 105 pints of blood. Student […]
Bonny Eagle blood drive yields 105 pints
Bonny Eagle High School student council members helped the American Red Cross this week by sponsoring a blood drive at the high school. Students who were over the age of 17 were able to give blood. This year’s drive was extremely successful with a large turnout. Students and staff donated 105 pints of blood. Student […]
Steep Falls Library ongoing events
Standish’s Steep Falls Public Library is open Tuesday and Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturday, 9 a.m. to noon. Story hour for the toddler and preschool age child is held Wednewsday at 10 a.m. Story hour is free and open to the public. Story hour consists of circle time singing, an interactive […]
Steep Falls Library ongoing events
Standish’s Steep Falls Public Library is open Tuesday and Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturday, 9 a.m. to noon. Story hour for the toddler and preschool age child is held Wednewsday at 10 a.m. Story hour is free and open to the public. Story hour consists of circle time singing, an interactive […]
Bonny Eagle students to volunteer in Guatemala
From May 17 to 27, six students from Bonny Eagle High School in Standish will travel to Guatemala to work for 10 days at Safe Passage, an organization founded by Maine native, Hanley Denning, who was killed in a car accident in January in Guatemala. The organization helps to provide educational opportunities to poor children, […]
Bonny Eagle students to volunteer in Guatemala
From May 17 to 27, six students from Bonny Eagle High School in Standish will travel to Guatemala to work for 10 days at Safe Passage, an organization founded by Maine native, Hanley Denning, who was killed in a car accident in January in Guatemala. The organization helps to provide educational opportunities to poor children, […]
Caregiving Grandparents meets April 11 in Naples
If you have made the decision to raise a grandchild, you have given your grandchild a precious gift. Your grandchild has a second chance to be lovingly cared for by adults he or she already knows. You are giving your grandchild connection to your family’s culture, traditions and stories. In addition, you may have also […]
Thanks to Peter Busque
Editor, The Windham Sport and Activity Project would like to thank Peter Busque and Busque Construction as well as all the other businesses that donated their products to benefit our organization. We are greatly appreciative of Peter’s effort and the fact that he recognizes the need for open space for the residents of Windham. Efforts […]
Legislators cry foul over Rep. Moore remark
To the dismay of some of his fellow state legislators, Rep. Gary Moore, R-Standish, made allegations of racism during a recent committee hearing discussing the possibility of a racino in Washington County. The allegations were made before the Legal and Veterans Affairs Committee voted 12-1 to approve a proposal for the Passamaquoddy Tribe to operate […]