The Legislature’s Taxation Committee has started work on a proposed law that would give commercial fishing businesses on the water a tax break – as mandated by voters last November – but prevent owners from using the provision as a tax dodge at the expense of their neighbors. Sen. Dennis Damon, D-Hancock, who sponsored the […]

Towns in the Lakes Region are following in the footsteps of many Maine communities who want seats at the bargaining table when Time Warner Cable completes its acquisition of Adelphia Communications, expected in late May. Last fall, about 60 Maine towns affected by the deal signed resolutions requesting that services currently provided to Time Warner […]

Towns in the Lakes Region are following in the footsteps of many Maine communities who want seats at the bargaining table when Time Warner Cable completes its acquisition of Adelphia Communications, expected in late May. Last fall, about 60 Maine towns affected by the deal signed resolutions requesting that services currently provided to Time Warner […]

What do you think of the Muslim reaction to the Danish newspaper cartoons depicting Muhammad? Adam Ham, 22, St. Joseph’s student “I can see their point of being upset but I guess our definition of freedom of speech is different than it is in their country. I’m sorry that they feel offended but they should […]

What do you think of the Muslim reaction to the Danish newspaper cartoons depicting Muhammad? Adam Ham, 22, St. Joseph’s student “I can see their point of being upset but I guess our definition of freedom of speech is different than it is in their country. I’m sorry that they feel offended but they should […]

Lisa M. Johnson, a third year law student at Boston College, has been selected to work as an intern during the spring semester of 2006 at The Hague, Netherlands. Johnson, daughter of Ned and Michele Johnson of Outlet Cove in Windham, will be working for the Office of the Prosecutor for the United Nations International […]

Lisa M. Johnson, a third year law student at Boston College, has been selected to work as an intern during the spring semester of 2006 at The Hague, Netherlands. Johnson, daughter of Ned and Michele Johnson of Outlet Cove in Windham, will be working for the Office of the Prosecutor for the United Nations International […]

The debate in Standish rages on over how best to protect its historic district, or whether to protect it at all. In the latest twist to this preservation saga, Councilor Larry Simpson introduced an order at Tuesday’s Town Council meeting that, if passed, would repeal the Historic Preservation Ordinance enacted nearly four years ago in […]

Sixth Grade High Honors: Stephen M. Adams, Ariana K. Bailey, Samuel C. Blauvelt, Alyssa G. Carroll, Sally Coggins, Emma T. Cole, Meghan R. Cole, Ashley T. Crocker, Erica M. Cummings, Lauren T. Delcourt, Morgan A. Dolby, Nathaniel T. Dubuc, Megan R. Fortier, Jason Gilvey, Mary Margaret M. Green, Meghan N. Gribbin, Evelyn L. Gross, Margaret […]

Fuel assistance applications will be taken by representatives from PROP at Windham Human Services building, Gray Road, on Wednesdays only, during the month of February from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m., and from 1 to 3:30 p.m. No appointments are necessary. This service is offered on a walk in basis. For more information or to find […]