Nearly everyone has a hobby, and it frequently amazes me to find out what these hobbies are. Quite a few years ago, I discovered more than I ever knew about one of my brothers, when his grandson said, “Papa has a new guitar,” and went on to tell me all about it. Who knew? A […]

Pray for your family in light of today’s Internet gamut. Ask God for wisdom in dealing with this situation. Act on what your household can do to cover your home with the Holy Spirit’s surveillance when aditting that there is gross evil on various sites. I visited a Christian friend’s home for an evening. I […]

Pray for your family in light of today’s Internet gamut. Ask God for wisdom in dealing with this situation. Act on what your household can do to cover your home with the Holy Spirit’s surveillance when aditting that there is gross evil on various sites. I visited a Christian friend’s home for an evening. I […]

Rep. Dick Woodbury of Yarmouth, an independent whose support of Democratic programs is considered critical given the close margins in the House, believes the state needs to phase out the subsidized insurance being offered under its Dirigo Health plan. “What I thought it was going to be was a self-sustaining program once you got over […]

From Tuesday through Thursday of February school vacation, about 40 muggles – non-wizards, that is – gathered at George E. Jack School for a celebration of everything Harry Potter. For anyone who might have been in a trance-like sleep these past 10 years, Harry Potter is the main character of a wildly popular series of […]

Rep. Gary Moore, R-Standish, recently announced the formation of the Gary Moore for Standish Group to guide his re-election bid for the Maine House of Representatives. Moore is currently in his second term representing Standish. He has served on the Joint Standing Committee for Legal and Veterans Affairs during both terms, and as lead Republican […]

While Wednesday evening was the first opportunity for Raymond residents to examine next year’s proposed school budget, comments and questions focused mainly on the board’s decision to reduce the social work position. A somewhat tense attitude prevailed among more than 50 people who attended the public forum in the Raymond Elementary School gymnasium. Most of […]

While Wednesday evening was the first opportunity for Raymond residents to examine next year’s proposed school budget, comments and questions focused mainly on the board’s decision to reduce the social work position. A somewhat tense attitude prevailed among more than 50 people who attended the public forum in the Raymond Elementary School gymnasium. Most of […]

By Olga Schimmer Special Contributor Three years ago, a subcommittee of Senior Citizens of the Standish Recreation Committee was organized to find out how could the Standish Recreation well serve its senior citizens. Six members are now part of the committee; Olga Schimmer, senior representative of the Standish Recreation Committee, Sharon Beety, Beverly Bergman, Alvida […]

The men of St. Peter’s Episcopal Church will be hosting a traditional Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper starting at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 28 at Bridgton United Methodist Church, located at 214 Main Street. All are welcome to come and bring a friend to share in this festive feast. Admission is $3 per person and […]