The Route 113 Corridor Committee will kick off a series of forums focusing on the regional economy on Wednesday, June 14 from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Baldwin Consolidated School. People who live and work in the towns of Standish, Baldwin, Hiram, Brownfield, and Fryeburg are invited to participate in the forums, which will […]

By Donna Pierson Staff Writer It is that time of year again. Bridgton’s elections and Annual Town Meeting are scheduled for June 13 and 14, at the Town Hall on North High Street. Bridgton Town Officers and Referendum elections polls will be open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. at the Town Hall located on […]

Speaking of rain, and we’ve had plenty lately, causing flooding in the York County area. In 1902, White’s Bridge in North Windham was washed away because of flooding. Then, as now, sightseeing during disasters was common, as shown in this picture. Photo courtesy of Windham Historical Society

Windham’s annual town meeting will be held on Saturday, June 17, at the Windham High School Auditorium starting at 10 a.m. This is an opportunity for Windham residents to check in on town business and ask questions about budgetary decisions made by town and school district officials for upcoming fiscal year 2006-2007. The town warrant, […]

Windham’s annual town meeting will be held on Saturday, June 17, at the Windham High School Auditorium starting at 10 a.m. This is an opportunity for Windham residents to check in on town business and ask questions about budgetary decisions made by town and school district officials for upcoming fiscal year 2006-2007. The town warrant, […]

Editor, According to the Taxpayer’s Network of Wisconsin, Maine again has grim news. This state is ranked highest in the nation for tax burden when figuring in local and state taxes. Maine also has the fourth highest per capita debt for welfare expenditures, which has increased 33 percent in 10 years. The fifth highest growth […]

Editor, I would like to urge Windham voters to support Brian Butler for Windham Town Council and cast a vote for the passage of funding for the Parson Smith House. Brian is a high quality candidate that comes from a strong business and environmental background. He understands the challenges Windham faces and he has the […]

Windham’s legislative delegation paid tribute to Windham High School’s Top ten graduating seniors by presenting each with academic recognition awards from the Maine Legislature. The Legislative sentiments honoring the students were sponsored in the legislature by Sen. Bill Diamond, Rep. Mark Plummer and Rep. Mark Bryant. Courtesy photo

Windham’s legislative delegation paid tribute to Windham High School’s Top ten graduating seniors by presenting each with academic recognition awards from the Maine Legislature. The Legislative sentiments honoring the students were sponsored in the legislature by Sen. Bill Diamond, Rep. Mark Plummer and Rep. Mark Bryant. Courtesy photo

Chandler Woodcock would like people to view him as a regular guy who wants to be governor. A high school teacher for more than 25 years, he describes himself as a blue-collar worker with traditional values, who puts his family first. “I’m a family man. That’s the most important thing that I do,” Woodcock said. […]