Maine Audubon is offering a public trip to explore the quarries of Mt. Apatite from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 8. Located on the outskirts of Auburn, Mt. Apatite’s old feldspar quarries are unique in Maine for offering access to a large variety of minerals. The ledges and boulders contain easy-to-see examples […]

Violation. Gray 09-09-06 Chad Bowie, 5/18/75, 618 Bolsters Mills Road, Harrison, was arrested by Deputy Anderson on warrants charging FTPF/Terrorizing and FTPF/VCR. Raymond 9-10-06 Kurtis Dyer, 10/20/61, 334 Quaker Ridge Road, Casco, was arrested by Deputy Thorpe on a warrant charging FTA/Theft. Casco 9-11-06 Tia Eaton, 5/8/68, 188 Knights Hill Road, Bridgton, was arrested by […]

The Maine Event Crafters will be holding their annual Craft Fair at Point Sebago Resort on Saturday, Sept. 30. This is the sixth year this fair has been held. Crafters from all over Maine will be showing wares such as jewelry, wooden country crafts, pine log furniture, jams and jellies, quilts and fabric crafts, etc. […]

Whitewashed tombs It’s time to face facts: The historic district in Standish has some problems, and the ordinance, while well-intentioned, should be repealed. Standish’s historic district is a peculiar one. It is located in Standish Corner, at the intersection of routes 35 and 25, and applies to only six houses. Why only six homesteads? Should […]

On Friday, Sept. 29 at 7 p.m., Girls Scouts is holding an informational night at the Windham Primary School cafeteria. Parents and girls will have the opportunity to learn about Girl Scout activities in their community, as well as volunteer options available for adults. Whether it’s committing to volunteering once a year or more often, […]

On Friday, Sept. 29 at 7 p.m., Girls Scouts is holding an informational night at the Windham Primary School cafeteria. Parents and girls will have the opportunity to learn about Girl Scout activities in their community, as well as volunteer options available for adults. Whether it’s committing to volunteering once a year or more often, […]

Parents, looking for new ideas? new tools? support? fun activities to do with your children? Windham Adult Education is the place for you. Fall classes for parents include: Parenting Connections, a 12 week parenting class, PERC Parent Effectiveness in Resolving Conflict with Your Teen, Poison Control in the Home, Introduction to Autism, and Fun Stuff […]

Parents, looking for new ideas? new tools? support? fun activities to do with your children? Windham Adult Education is the place for you. Fall classes for parents include: Parenting Connections, a 12 week parenting class, PERC Parent Effectiveness in Resolving Conflict with Your Teen, Poison Control in the Home, Introduction to Autism, and Fun Stuff […]

In a workshop held Tuesday night, the Standish Town Council discussed the town’s Historic Preservation Ordinance and whether or not it should be changed. “We looked at the ordinance to see if it can survive on its own or if it needs amendments,” said Council Chair Terry Christy. “We want to put together a document […]

Officials at St. Joseph’s College in Standish are investigating the source of a problem that made at least three students ill with breathing problems Monday night. Feeney Hall was evacuated at approximately 10 p.m. Monday, after three students reported feeling ill with upper respiratory problems. William McCarthy, a St. Joseph’s College spokesperson, said the three […]