Engagement Frank and Brenda Merritt of Sebago are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Allison, to Christopher Hurlburt. Chris is the son of Richard and Robin Hurlburt of Walpole, New Hampshire. Allison is a graduate of St. Michael’s College. She is employed by Immucell Corporation. Chris graduated from St. Joseph’s College and is […]

Where are the sliding hills today? There was a time when the population was a lot less, that most houses had a hill nearby where a winter storm meant lots of sliding. The “reformatory hill” was also a destination for lots of Windham and Gorham kids. Many years ago, this group of Windham youngsters found […]

Reality, with a twist of idealism I don’t know how you feel about this new concept in television, but “reality shows” are pretty neat. For someone who doesn’t get out much, they can be a real connection to worlds we know nothing about – like beautiful women wanting to date geeks. What a concept? Last […]

Reality, with a twist of idealism I don’t know how you feel about this new concept in television, but “reality shows” are pretty neat. For someone who doesn’t get out much, they can be a real connection to worlds we know nothing about – like beautiful women wanting to date geeks. What a concept? Last […]

As the bills go out for what’s becoming known as the Dirigo tax to keep the state’s subsidized health insurance plan alive this year, officials will be negotiating the size of the 2007 assessment – making the controversial program a key issue in the race for governor. Trish Riley, the head of the governor’s Office […]

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission submitted its final Environmental Assessment last month for S.D. Warren’s Eel Weir Dam Hydroelectric Project. In a separate but related proceeding, the commission also exonerated S.D. Warren of any wrongdoing in the management of the dam during the April, 2005 flooding of Sebago Lake. The Environmental Assessment, which is required […]

It’s back to school for the spring semester, and at the University of Southern Maine School of Music that means back to the concert hall, as well. On Saturday and Sunday, Jan. 21 and 22, the USM/Bank of America Youth Ensembles program will present two days of clinics and rehearsals, plus a master class and […]

Lake Forest College student Alicia Frenette of Buxton, Maine, has spent the fall semester studying abroad in Beijing, China. Frenette is a graduate of Bonny Eagle High School. The program in Beijing, China is offered through American University’s World Capitals Program and is an ideal learning experience for students of business and economics, international relations, […]

Lake Forest College student Alicia Frenette of Buxton, Maine, has spent the fall semester studying abroad in Beijing, China. Frenette is a graduate of Bonny Eagle High School. The program in Beijing, China is offered through American University’s World Capitals Program and is an ideal learning experience for students of business and economics, international relations, […]

A spike in commercial tax revenue and $1.26 million in school surplus has the town of Windham mulling over options to shelter town money from the state. The state Legislature committed two years ago to increasing the state’s share of local education funding from 40 to 55 percent. While this will be a gradual increase, […]