Editor, Last week, I had the pleasure of attending Windham’s Adult Education graduation. It was truly an inspirational event. I commend the graduates on their hard work, and I would also like to thank the dedicated staff who have supported and nurtured the students’ success. It takes a lot of courage to go back to […]

Women Standing Together is a non-partisan group of Maine women business owners who support the work of the non-profit Maine Women’s Fund (www.mainewomensfund.org). We met recently to learn more about the so-called Taxpayer’s Bill of Rights, the right-wing TABOR bill I’ve warned you about before. We heard from Kristi Hargrove, a mom, small business owner, […]

June 24: Bean Supper with hot dogs, casseroles, rolls & brown bread, salad, home made pie at North Street Memorial Chapel on Route 114 in Gorham near Phinney Lumber. 5-6 p.m. June 24: Smart Child And Family Services will be having a summer garden live and silent auction from 1-3:30 p.m. at the North Windham […]

It’s time to start planning to attend the gigantic Annual Flea Market at the Casco Village Church on Route 121 in Casco Village. The date is Saturday, July 8 from 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. with a rain date of July 15. This is one of the largest lawn sales around and is eagerly awaited […]

Last week, the Portland Water District signed a contract with Home Service USA Corporation to provide a water service line warranty program to residential customers. For less than $4 a month, this program will protect customers against unexpected service line leaks and breaks. While the Portland Water District owns and maintains the water mains and […]

On top of an announcement last week that Mainers will be asked to pay $300 million for more electricity generation the state doesn’t need, the New England power grid Maine belongs to is slapping on another $20-million transmission fee hike, effective July 1. That rate hike mainly will affect big power users like the state’s […]

On top of an announcement last week that Mainers will be asked to pay $300 million for more electricity generation the state doesn’t need, the New England power grid Maine belongs to is slapping on another $20-million transmission fee hike, effective July 1. That rate hike mainly will affect big power users like the state’s […]

With Windham undergoing its first full property revaluation in nearly a decade, most homeowners will only see a moderate increase or slight decrease in their tax bills. But owners of lakefront homes are certain to see a dramatic rise. Windham Tax Assessor David Sawyer announced Tuesday that in the coming weeks the town is completing […]

With Windham undergoing its first full property revaluation in nearly a decade, most homeowners will only see a moderate increase or slight decrease in their tax bills. But owners of lakefront homes are certain to see a dramatic rise. Windham Tax Assessor David Sawyer announced Tuesday that in the coming weeks the town is completing […]

The musical “Peter Pan” is playing at Schoolhouse Arts Center July 6-23. Performances are Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 5 p.m. Tickets are $16 for adults, seniors/students are $14. Group rate of 10 or more gets $2 off each ticket. For reservations call 642-3743, or stop by the box office […]