In a letter to the editor published in the Dec. 29 issue of the Lakes Region Suburban Weekly, Elizabeth Field of Standish used “deranged old fool” to describe William Orr, also of Standish. Field wrote in response to a letter written by Orr, which was published in the Dec. 22 issue of the paper. We […]

The Windham Public Library children’s room assistant now has increased hours and health insurance, following action Tuesday by the town council. The change will cost taxpayers between $6,000 and $8,000 annually. Library Director Inese Gruber said the change makes the title of children’s room assistant “a more solid position than it has been in the […]

The Windham Public Library children’s room assistant now has increased hours and health insurance, following action Tuesday by the town council. The change will cost taxpayers between $6,000 and $8,000 annually. Library Director Inese Gruber said the change makes the title of children’s room assistant “a more solid position than it has been in the […]

Responding to the call of the Pacific Northwest, Capt. William Rhoads is leaving the Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office after more than 20 years of service. “It is a tremendous loss for the agency,” said Cumberland County Sheriff Mark Dion. “His absence will be very noticeable for quite some time.” Rhoads joined the sheriff’s office in […]

After almost a year of discussion inside town hall and among neighbors, the controversial quarry proposed by local developer Peter Busque has been defeated. Last night (Jan. 9), the Windham Town Council voted 5 to 1 to deny Busque’s quarry application, with David Tobin notching the sole dissenting vote. The seventh member of the council, […]

After almost a year of discussion inside town hall and among neighbors, the controversial quarry proposed by local developer Peter Busque has been defeated. Last night (Jan. 9), the Windham Town Council voted 5 to 1 to deny Busque’s quarry application, with David Tobin notching the sole dissenting vote. The seventh member of the council, […]

Ongoing events: Steep Falls Public Library: Hours are Tuesday & 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. Upcoming events: Jan. 15: On Monday, from 9 a.m. to noon, certified Maine guide and expert tracker, […]

Riding To The Top, a therapeutic horseback riding program for children and adults with physical, emotional and/or learning disabilities based in Windham, has completed its $1.6 million capital campaign for expanded services. Riding To The Top annually serves 250 children and adults with disabilities from more than 45 towns in Maine at its Windham farm […]

“A patriot must always be ready to defend his country against his government.” -Edward Abbey Lane/Tommy: The article by Michael Hartwell, “Moving Water” in the Jan. 5 Lake Region Suburban Weekly, begs us to ask a few questions. The subject is the extension of a sewer pipe from South Windham, through Gorham and into Westbrook. […]

Editor, How many Republicans does it take to write a weekly column that is focused on the same thing week after week? The answer is two I guess. We get it Lane and Tommy, you have a problem with taxes apparently. I tuned into your show on the local Standish radio station and heard pretty […]