More info: What: American Lung Association Trek Across Maine When: June 15-17, 2007 Where: Beginning at Sunday River in Bethel, Maine, ending at Owl’s Head Transportation Museum, Owl’s Head, Maine Registration: www.mainelung.org/Events/Trek/trek_volunteers.asp Why: To support the mission of the American Lung Association The American Lung Association of Maine is looking for volunteers to help with […]

Mr. and Mrs. Claude E. Webber celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary Jan. 27 at their home in Standish. Mr. Webber and the former Joline Wilson were married Jan. 26, 1947 in Farmington, Maine by Rev. Harding Gaylord of Old South Congregational Church. A family party took place at their home to celebrate the special occasion. […]

Last Saturday, with less than a week of planning, Busque Construction owner Peter Busque hosted a Busque Stone Quarry Funday at the land on Nash Road in Windham he hopes to develop into a quarry. The event mainly attracted supporters of the Busque quarry proposal, as well as folks wanting to have some outdoor fun […]

Last Saturday, with less than a week of planning, Busque Construction owner Peter Busque hosted a Busque Stone Quarry Funday at the land on Nash Road in Windham he hopes to develop into a quarry. The event mainly attracted supporters of the Busque quarry proposal, as well as folks wanting to have some outdoor fun […]

A representative from Sen. Susan Collins’ Portland office will hold office hours in Raymond on Monday, March 19. State Office Representative Jennifer Duddy will be available to hear constituents voice any concerns they might have and to provide assistance with federal issues and agencies, such as Social Security, veterans affairs, citizenship and immigration. No appointment […]

Lake Region High School’s Drama Club’s production of “A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum” will open Thursday, March 22 at 7 p.m. “Forum” is based on the farces of the ancient Roman playwright Plautus. It is the story of a slave named Pseudolus and his attempts to win his freedom by […]

Birthday Party Kirsten and Walker Robichaud were born Feb. 29, 2000 (Leap Day). Although they did not officially have a birthday this year, they celebrated their 7th birthday, Saturday, March 3 at 168 Tandberg Trail in Windham. Along with their mom, Heidi, and sister, Jaycie, they hosted a sliding party with about 25 guests. The […]

The new Teens To Trails organization is bringing Maine outdoor experts and enthusiasts together for the first Teens To Trails Conference ’07 to be held March 24 at Windham High School. The goal is to share information on the best practices, the best places, the best recreational opportunities, and the safest ways to take teenagers […]

Ongoing events: • Steep Falls Public Library: Hours are Tuesday and Wednesday 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Story hour for toddlers and preschool children is held Wednesday at 10 a.m. Story hour is free and open to the public. • Active Senior Citizens of Standish holds meetings the second and fourth Wednesdays of the month […]

Lake lovers rejoice The town of Cumberland’s decision this week to buy a piece of property on Forest Lake in order to build a public boat launch will probably cause frustration for neighbors in the area. But for lovers of Maine lakes, it’ll bring applause and happy hearts, for a long-closed body of water will […]