Jan 14: Fund-raising spaghetti dinner at the Steep Falls Fire Barn to support Citizens for Responsible Development in Standish. 5-7 p.m. Salad and pie. $6 adults, $3 children. Jan. 14: Baked Bean Supper at Westbrook Warren Congregational Church. 5-6 p.m. Two kinds of beans, hot dogs, cole slaw, American chop suey, Italian bread, pickles, relish, […]

Library Remember to visit the artwork display of artist Varvara Harmon at the Windham Public Library. The display will continue for about another five months. This will be a rotating display of her pieces including photography, oils, acrylis, watercolors, pen and inks and prints. Home Eddie Morrell and Randy, formerly of Windham, now of New […]

Library Remember to visit the artwork display of artist Varvara Harmon at the Windham Public Library. The display will continue for about another five months. This will be a rotating display of her pieces including photography, oils, acrylis, watercolors, pen and inks and prints. Home Eddie Morrell and Randy, formerly of Windham, now of New […]

With choices like Fettuccini Alfredo, chocolate decadence and a big, juicy cheeseburger on many restaurant menus, eating healthy when dining out can seem like an impossible feat. But rest assured, dieticians say you can turn that next bite into a healthier alternative at almost any fast food, buffet or sit-down restaurant. In fact, eating out […]

$70,000 sounds fine Who would have thought a Republican would be touting the benefits of raising salaries at the Blaine House? While it may sound hard to believe, as it is coming from a conservative, Rep. Gary Moore of Standish is proposing an increase in the governor’s salary so future governors earn more than any […]

This past week was Richard R. Lagarde’s last as finance director for the town of Standish. He recently resigned from his position to begin his new duties as treasurer of the City of Portland. Legarde, a long-time resident of Biddeford, called Standish a “well-run municipality,” saying he will miss the “capable department heads” and “very […]

The catalogs are coming so spring can’t be far behind, right? Well, I can dream, can’t I? My first 2006 garden catalog was stuffed in the mailbox the other day – from Stark’s Nursery. While looking at its colorful pictures of fruit trees and other growing things, hot cocoa in hand, I started thinking once […]

It’s taken me several years to be able to sleep late (well, until 7:30 a.m. anyway) without feeling guilty. This morning, I was so comfy, under several quilts and dreaming about the carefree days of living in Boston, when I awoke to a conversation being held right in my own room. Someone was yelling. I […]

It’s taken me several years to be able to sleep late (well, until 7:30 a.m. anyway) without feeling guilty. This morning, I was so comfy, under several quilts and dreaming about the carefree days of living in Boston, when I awoke to a conversation being held right in my own room. Someone was yelling. I […]

A little help from our friends A visit by Gov. John Baldacci to Malcolm and Mary Lyons’ house on Windham Center Road in Windham Thursday afternoon drew national and international attention as Maine’s governor and Citgo CEO Felix Rodriguez signed a trade deal for 8 million gallons of discounted Venezuelan oil to help seniors and […]