At Bonny Eagle Middle School’s annual Geography Bee students went through several rounds to eliminate contestants to 10. The ten students then competed for the top three spots. Thirty students from the sixth, seventh, and eighth grades competed for the Geography Bee title. Students competing included Evan Spencer, Joey Collins, Harrison Stinson, Caleb Young, Mike […]

Loren Hawkes and his family lived in this fine old Windham home on Route 202 in the village of Windham Center. Taken about 1900, the photo clearly shows the dirt road (now Route 202). According to information on the back of the photo, Mr. Hawkes owned the place until about 1906. Mr. and Mrs. Dale […]

The 2007 Mushers Bowl Winter Carnival will be held throughout Bridgton Jan. 19-21 with a special pre-event on Jan. 18. People are invited to come to Bridgton to join in the excitement of world class dogsled racing and skijoring while also enjoying the fun of a traditional Maine winter carnival. You can participate in most […]

Family Party Linda and Tim Morrell attended the Morrell family Christmas party Dec. 23 at Thatcher’s Restaurant. About 23 family members attended. They exchanged gifts and enjoyed a buffet luncheon. On Christmas Eve, Linda, Tim and their boys were at home and Linda’s mother and brother stopped in for a visit. Veterans On Jan. 10, […]

It’s obvious: Drug agent needed in Lakes Region This weekend’s bust of a significant marijuana growing operation at a house in Raymond is both shocking and disturbing, and points to the need for a full-time drug investigator for the Lakes Region. Carl Packard, 41, of North Raymond Road, was arrested last Friday after a Sheriff’s […]

What will I watch on TV Sunday afternoon? A quick glance at what passes for a TV guide and it’s clear that football is the choice. Not my choice, mind you, but the choice of all others. Starting with the football “preview” before lunch and running through supper, it seems, there’s football for everyone. Or […]

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. 5: Rev. David Thorp of Faith Lutheran Church, 988 Roosevelt Trail, Windham, will share […]

Malcolm Lyons, born and raised in Lubec but a longtime resident of Windham Center Road, was guest of honor at his 90th birthday celebration on Nov. 25. Here he is greeted by longtime friend Mohammed Arafini, of Baltimore, Md. The party was hosted by Malcolm’s children and families: Patricia Lyons Buck, Malcolm Lyons, Robert Lyons, […]

“What, me worry?” Alfred E. Neuman (Mad Magazine) Lane/Tommy: What will the New Year bring? We wonder whether it will be something new, something out of the blue or will they continue to squeeze more money out of us and you. Our prediction is that local and state budgets will continue to skyrocket because of […]

Nearly two months after Election Day, the race for District 102 in Standish has finally come to an end with Democrat Michael Shaw’s withdrawal. The decision to withdraw, which Shaw said he made on his own and not under pressure from party leaders in Augusta, means Rep. Gary Moore will remain in office. “It has […]