St. Joseph’s College has appointed Dr. Joseph Lee of Standish as interim president beginning May 16. Lee will serve during the next year as the college conducts a national search for a new president. President David House, who resigned on March 19, and Lee will work together to ensure a smooth transition during the coming […]

On May 6, adult members of several Maine communities, including Windham, will have the chance to travel together on a three-day, two-night trip to Montraal, Quebec. Croissants, French Films with English subtitles and a simple French lunch will make the scenic drive via coach bus through southern Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, and southern Quebec a […]

On May 6, adult members of several Maine communities, including Windham, will have the chance to travel together on a three-day, two-night trip to Montraal, Quebec. Croissants, French Films with English subtitles and a simple French lunch will make the scenic drive via coach bus through southern Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, and southern Quebec a […]

On May 6, adult members of several Maine communities, including Windham, will have the chance to travel together on a three-day, two-night trip to Montraal, Quebec. Croissants, French Films with English subtitles and a simple French lunch will make the scenic drive via coach bus through southern Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, and southern Quebec a […]

Since he was a teenager, Donald Dickinson has wanted to own an historically significant 18th century home. In 1995 that dream became reality when Dickinson, 76, and his wife Elaine, 66, moved into the Parson Smith house at the intersection of River and Anderson roads in Windham. Built in 1764, it is the oldest building […]

Spring floods are nothing new in the Lakes Region. From 1902, we see lots of onlookers watching water rise at White’s Bridge in Windham. The bridge eventually washed away. Photo courtesy of Windham Historical Society

Spring floods are nothing new in the Lakes Region. From 1902, we see lots of onlookers watching water rise at White’s Bridge in Windham. The bridge eventually washed away. Photo courtesy of Windham Historical Society

Why do you think the Windham Historical Society is having trouble raising money to buy the Parson Smith house? Ramneesh Trehan, 46, Raymond “I don’t think people over here care that much. I’m from India where buildings are 1,000 years old. (The house) is not something that’s nationally recognized and been around for ages.” Vinny […]

Recently, Girl Scouts from Otisfield and Casco celebrated Girl Scout Sunday by participating in the Sunday service at the Casco Village Church. The girls greeted people on their way into the service, recited the Girl Scout promise as part of the Children’s Message, and also lit the peace candle, in remembrance for all Girl Scouts, […]

Folksinger Gordon Bok, deemed by Time Magazine to be “the poet laureate of those who go down to the sea in ships,” will perform at Saco River Grange Hall on Friday, April 13 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets for Bok’s appearance are $14 for adults and $12 for students and seniors. Harpist and singer Carol Rohl […]