In coming weeks, Windham Parks and Recreation will hold two public forums to receive input from residents about the possibility of a new “community park” and gather ideas for outdoor recreation in general in Windham. On Jan. 19, the first public forum will take place at 7 p.m. in the Manchester School. On Feb. 7, […]

The late James H. McGrath of Brownville Junction recently celebrated his 98th birthday with family and friends. This four-generation photograph shows McGrath’s daughter, Florence Russo of Sebago, left, his granddaughter Anne-Marie Russo-Ladd of New Gloucester, and his great granddaughter, Abigail Ladd, of New Gloucester. McGrath passed away Jan. 3. Courtesy photo

Dedicated. Committed. Caring. Concerned. These are just some of the words people use when describing Standish resident Gerald Spencer. Spencer, 68, surrendered to a long struggle with cancer on Monday. He lived on White’s Point Road. Well known in the area, Spencer served on the Standish Town Council from 1989 to 1992 and again from […]

Dedicated. Committed. Caring. Concerned. These are just some of the words people use when describing Standish resident Gerald Spencer. Spencer, 68, surrendered to a long struggle with cancer on Monday. He lived on White’s Point Road. Well known in the area, Spencer served on the Standish Town Council from 1989 to 1992 and again from […]

As the annual Bishop’s Appeal comes to a close, Bishop Richard J. Malone is pleased to announce that the goal of $3.5 million has been exceeded. Thanks to the generosity of thousands of contributors across the state, donations were $50,000 more than the target. This is the highest collection ever for the Appeal. The average […]

Last fall, President Bush nominated Judge Samuel Alito to the U.S. Supreme Court. The Senate Judiciary Committee has now commenced their hearings before opening the debate to the entire Senate. We have, in the meantime, learned much about Judge Alito and it’s not pretty. His positions are not moderate, even from the standpoint of a […]

Once again we have wrapped up another great year (2005) in Maine and we, at the Windham Food Pantry and Clothes Closet, wish to give our heartfelt thanks to everyone. Your very generous donations helped us make the holidays a joyous time for many. Your continued contributions assist us in helping many of our residents […]

Once again we have wrapped up another great year (2005) in Maine and we, at the Windham Food Pantry and Clothes Closet, wish to give our heartfelt thanks to everyone. Your very generous donations helped us make the holidays a joyous time for many. Your continued contributions assist us in helping many of our residents […]

Before the revaluation presentation Tuesday, the Raymond Board of Selectmen and Town Manager Don Willard signed papers to finalize the purchase of the old Egypt Road landfill. More than two decades ago, the town leased the parcel of land to use as its municipal landfill. The landfill portion, which was located on only three of […]

Adam Crosby and Nicole Zimont, residents of Haven Road in Windham, are the proud recipients of the first baby born in the Lakes Region in 2006. The couple welcomed their new baby girl, Vanessa Marie Crosby, to the world on Jan. 4 at 10:08 in the morning. Crosby, 28, an accountant with Citigroup in Portland, […]