Windham historians may have been surprised to find Province Fort incorrectly referred to as “Fort Sumner” in an article in last week’s paper entitled, “Parson Smith House: Past and Present.” Province Fort was erected, next to where the Parson Smith House still stands, in 1744. Its purpose was to protect settlers fearful of Native American […]

I’m sure, if I keep trying, I can understand. Mother always told me so. I do try, but something just doesn’t seem to make sense. I’m talking about the radical right-wing conservatives’ eagerness to dismantle government. Right-wingers constantly complain about how much money government is costing each taxpayer. They want some kind of spending cap […]

Enjoy delicious “sustainable” food along with learning how to eat healthy and protect the environment by coming to the Save Seafood Tour at Saint Joseph’s College on Tuesday, May 2, at 7 p.m. The tour lets consumers know how to make sustainable seafood choices in the face of overfishing and environmental damage to the oceans. […]

Enjoy delicious “sustainable” food along with learning how to eat healthy and protect the environment by coming to the Save Seafood Tour at Saint Joseph’s College on Tuesday, May 2, at 7 p.m. The tour lets consumers know how to make sustainable seafood choices in the face of overfishing and environmental damage to the oceans. […]

The U.S. Census report released last week that shows more people are moving to Maine than leaving is a testament, in part, to the growing number of retirees or soon-to-be retired flocking to the Midcoast and the success of the Internet in allowing people to telecommute. Maine ranked fifth in the country in terms of […]

It was that stark bony look. Calvary was smitten. Its face was just as we had been told in Scripture: rocky and dented with eye sockets, protruded with a nose-shape and vacant with the stare of death. Along with other tourists, we trudged up the mountain, cameras in hand. Three scrubby trees were at the […]

It was that stark bony look. Calvary was smitten. Its face was just as we had been told in Scripture: rocky and dented with eye sockets, protruded with a nose-shape and vacant with the stare of death. Along with other tourists, we trudged up the mountain, cameras in hand. Three scrubby trees were at the […]

After some discussion and adjustments Tuesday, the Standish Town Council unanimously approved the municipal budget. The approved budget reflects a property tax rate of $9.61 per thousand of valuation, a reduction of 50 cents from last year’s rate. The total municipal budget is $6.05 million, an increase of $130,000, or 2.2 percent, over last year. […]

At Raymond’s town-wide election May 19, two well-known Raymond residents will be vying for a seat on the town’s Board of Selectmen. Betty McDermott, a Democrat and the incumbent, has served on the board for the past nine years, and as its chair for the past two. Republican Joe Bruno is challenging McDermott. Bruno has […]

At Raymond’s town-wide election May 19, two well-known Raymond residents will be vying for a seat on the town’s Board of Selectmen. Betty McDermott, a Democrat and the incumbent, has served on the board for the past nine years, and as its chair for the past two. Republican Joe Bruno is challenging McDermott. Bruno has […]