Perspective is a good thing Going on vacation is vital because it gives you perspective. Gaining perspective is vital because it allows you to see life a little more clearly. Gaining a better perspective allows you to identify what you want to strive for and wipes away the haze that prevents reality from shining through. […]

At a Glance Monday, Feb. 20 – Library Closed for Presidents Day Wednesday, Feb. 22 – Crafts for Kids at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 22 – Book Group at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Mar. 1 – Dr Seuss Night at 6:30. Library Closed In celebration of President’s Day, the library will be closed on Monday, Feb. […]

At a Glance Monday, Feb. 20 – Library Closed for Presidents Day Wednesday, Feb. 22 – Crafts for Kids at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 22 – Book Group at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Mar. 1 – Dr Seuss Night at 6:30. Library Closed In celebration of President’s Day, the library will be closed on Monday, Feb. […]

At a Glance Monday, Feb. 20 – Library Closed for Presidents Day Wednesday, Feb. 22 – Crafts for Kids at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 22 – Book Group at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Mar. 1 – Dr Seuss Night at 6:30. Library Closed In celebration of President’s Day, the library will be closed on Monday, Feb. […]

An owner of a Standish residence was late for her court appearance last week after the town took legal action against her under Maine’s Automobile Graveyard/Junkyard Statute. Gwen Thurman, of 31 Woodridge Road, was scheduled to appear in Cumberland County District Court in Bridgton at 8:30 a.m. last Tuesday, Jan. 26. According to Standish Code […]

With many Standish residents grappling with how best to act responsibly concerning historic buildings and properties, a serious debate has arisen over the fate of the Higgins home. Located in the historic district, the early 1800s late federal style home is slated to be moved 200 yards down Bonny Eagle Road, replacing an old mobile […]

With many Standish residents grappling with how best to act responsibly concerning historic buildings and properties, a serious debate has arisen over the fate of the Higgins home. Located in the historic district, the early 1800s late federal style home is slated to be moved 200 yards down Bonny Eagle Road, replacing an old mobile […]

Peggy Roberts made some errors on page 8 in your January 20, 2006 paper. In the second paragraph she indicates Walter Stinson of Sebago Technics designed the sub-division, the drawings have no signature on them and the drawing shows 99.41 acres not 110 and 27 lots not 26. The 99.41 acres does appear to be […]

As a rite of passage from any American history or government class, the obligatory field trip to the statehouse delights students who view it as a chance to skip school. Heady from the diesel fumes emanating from the crowded yellow bus as it jounces along the interstate, these students are more likely to chatter about […]

Hurricane Katrina caused devastation when it hit Mississippi and Louisiana last summer. In what seemed like moments, complete towns were destroyed, leaving families homeless. Beloved pets were also displaced. Many of these animals are being rescued and brought to local animal shelters. Animal shelters are also seeing a decrease in the amount of donations, as […]