Saint Joseph’s College professor Edward J. Rielly of Westbrook is the editor of a new book titled “Baseball in the Classroom: Essays on Teaching the National Pastime.” In this collection, professors from many fields write about using baseball as a teaching tool in higher education. For example, one essay on teaching social justice examines the […]

Saint Joseph’s College professor Edward J. Rielly of Westbrook is the editor of a new book titled “Baseball in the Classroom: Essays on Teaching the National Pastime.” In this collection, professors from many fields write about using baseball as a teaching tool in higher education. For example, one essay on teaching social justice examines the […]

Stacy A. Whittington has been commissioned as a second lieutenant in the Army National Guard after successfully completing the ROTC (Reserve Officer Training Corps) program and graduating with a bachelor’s degree from Florida State University, Tallahassee. She is a 2002 graduate of Bonny Eagle High School in Standish. Whittington is the daughter of Michael L. […]

The 2006 mid-term elections that swept Democratic majorities into both houses of Congress will usher in a new political agenda for America, one based on the needs and hopes of the middle class. I am excited and honored that voters in the 1st Congressional District of Maine have given me the opportunity to participate in […]

Christmas is coming and The Salvation Army is gearing up for the holidays. Volunteers are needed to stand by the Army’s famous red kettles through Dec. 23. “People can volunteer whatever hours that is convenient for them. Of course standing a half day or full day is much welcomed as we are fully dependent on […]

The Naples Public Library Miniature Art Sale & Cookie Walk is scheduled for Nov. 25, the Saturday following Thanksgiving, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Talented local artists from the Lakes Region have donated small original watercolor paintings for the sale. There will also be many works from Gallery 302 in Bridgton. These lovely works […]

An information session about drugs and teens was held for parents of Windham students in the high school auditorium last Wednesday night. “This is probably one of the best parent turnouts we’ve had,” Community Services Officer Matthew Cyr said to the audience of 20 parents of Windham students. Cyr mentioned seeing a larger turnout eight […]

It’s time to get some new winter boots and I’m still in shock at the prices. It’s been at least 15 years since the last purchase, and I recall even then what a task it was to find something with rubber soles. But now the price of a pair of boots is equal to a […]

Shopping for a new computer or digital camera this holiday season? The Naples Public Library would like to help take some of the mystery out of buying these high-ticket items. The library will be offering two workshops to help dissect the small print found in most catalogs and clarify what features and options you should […]

Sandbar Road resident Elizabeth Edwards was sworn in as the Area Two interim councilor at the Nov. 14 Standish Town Council meeting. Edwards is replacing Councilor Dolores Lymburner who resigned from the council in October citing health reasons. The 91-year-old Edwards will hold the seat until June when Lymburner’s term is set to expire. During […]