Just a short time ago, Karen Swaim, owner of Secret Acres Stables in Naples got to thinking. How could she bring the opportunity of riding horses to many kids who were unable to afford it? Determined to make a difference, Swaim decided to explore the possibilities of starting a nonprofit organization that would provide low-to-middle-income […]

Just a short time ago, Karen Swaim, owner of Secret Acres Stables in Naples got to thinking. How could she bring the opportunity of riding horses to many kids who were unable to afford it? Determined to make a difference, Swaim decided to explore the possibilities of starting a nonprofit organization that would provide low-to-middle-income […]

Just a short time ago, Karen Swaim, owner of Secret Acres Stables in Naples got to thinking. How could she bring the opportunity of riding horses to many kids who were unable to afford it? Determined to make a difference, Swaim decided to explore the possibilities of starting a nonprofit organization that would provide low-to-middle-income […]

Community leaders from Standish met in Steep Falls this week for a simulated train ride along the Mountain Division Rail. Town councilors, along with Standish Town Manager Gordon Billington and State Rep. Gary Moore took a 45-minute truck ride on the railroad from Steep Falls to Windham. The ride was arranged by Caroline Perry, a […]

An unfortunate success According to the front-page story concerning the one-year anniversary of the school resource officer, students and teachers at Windham High School seem thrilled about the introduction of a police officer within the school’s walls. While we share their enthusiasm for the results the officer has affected in terms of better behavior as […]

Camp Sunshine announced recently that Hancock Lumber, The Carol J. and K. David Hancock Charitable Trust, Carol Hancock, and Alison and Kevin Hancock, have each pledged $25,000 for a combined commitment of $100,000 to the nonprofit organization to help expand its program assisting families of seriously ill children. Kevin Hancock, Chairman, President & CEO of […]

Barbara Jean Davis, 63 Barbara Jean (Crosman) Davis, 63, of Cordes Lake Ariz., passed away, July 29, 2006, in her home with her loving husband by her side. She was born on May 5, 1943, in Lisbon Falls to Russell and Iverne (Roberts) Crosman. She grew up in South Portland with her sisters Edith, Carol, […]

The annual apple pie sale sponsored by the New Gloucester Historical Society will be held on Saturday, Sept. 23 beginning at 10 a.m. at the Sabbathday Lake Shaker Museum Reception Center on Route 26 in New Gloucester. Be prompt as the pies sell quickly! If you want to preorder pies, contact Coky Wills at 926-4351. […]

“Asking an incumbent member of Congress to vote for term limits is a bit like asking a chicken to vote for Colonel Sanders.” -Bob Inglis Lane/Tommy: Sadly our Founding Fathers left term limits out of our Constitution which has resulted in career politicians with the belief that they can hold office for life, which undoubtedly […]

“Asking an incumbent member of Congress to vote for term limits is a bit like asking a chicken to vote for Colonel Sanders.” -Bob Inglis Lane/Tommy: Sadly our Founding Fathers left term limits out of our Constitution which has resulted in career politicians with the belief that they can hold office for life, which undoubtedly […]