Windham Public Safety Officer Matt Cyr hosted a talk on how seniors can protect themselves from being the victim of scammers and identity thieves last Wednesday at the Unity Gardens senior living center on Route 115 in Windham. The information Cyr presented was compiled by the National Crime Prevention Council, famous for its trench coat-shrouded […]

The Schoolhouse Arts Center at Sebago Lake Village in Standish is alive and well this winter, with the Daytime Players presenting two classic comedies: Neil Simon’s “The Sunshine Boys” and C.B. Gilford’s “Bull in a China Shop.” The Daytime Players, a group that was started four years ago by members Gayle Clarke and Jerry Walker, […]

There isn’t a Good Word to be said this week. I’m angry – downright mad – and disgusted with those who recently climbed on their snowmobiles and plowed through the Windham Veterans Park, knocking down memorials to our veterans. Town park planners take heed – fortunately the proposed community park is within earshot of the […]

Editor, This is a rebuttal to editor John Balentine’s March 2, 2007, “Manifest destiny” editorial. Mr. Balentine makes the analogy of the college to the growth of a business, he does not recognize the fact, when a business has growth it also has growth in taxes paid. Saint Joseph College does not have the right […]

I like things that are planned for the middle of the week. Weekends seem always to be taken up way ahead of time. Something to do on a Wednesday in May sounds good to us and from what we know so far, it will be a very informative, fun and helpful day. The latest edition […]

In a recent ceremony at Bonny Eagle High School 24 students were inducted into the National Honor Society. The following students were inducted: Breanne Boutilier is the daughter of Mark and Dawn Boutilier of Buxton. Breanne is involved in theatre, thespian society, and student council. Breanne has not only acted on the stage but she […]

Sixth grade students at Bonny Eagle Middle School have been studying Greek history. As part of their studies, they held a Greek Festival and students brought in Greek dishes. Students sampled dinner items and desserts. The food was rated and the desserts received top billing. Bonny Eagle Middle School students at the Greek festival: From […]

University of Southern Maine professors Nancy Richeson and E. Michael Brady are preparing to offer their second class for older adults who have been diagnosed with mild cognitive impairment or early-stage dementia. The course is designed to help students learn ways to cope with their illness. It also will allow the professors to research and […]

In the wake of recent thefts, the Raymond Lions Club wants people to keep a watchful eye on their bottle redemption bins. According to Bob Jones, secretary of the club, hundreds of dollars of redeemable cans and bottles have been stolen from the club’s two donation bins located on Route 302 near Jordan Bay Animal […]

Windham Book Club meeting The Book Club at Windham Public Library will meet March 27 to discuss actor Sidney Poitier’s autobiography, The Measure of a Man. In addition, in honor of Henry Wadsworth Longfellow’s 200th birthday, some of his poems will be read and participants will share their thoughts. The public is invited to join […]