A series of five films about or made in Greece will continue in January at the University of Southern Maine. The free film screenings are supported by the USM Cultural Affairs Committee and the Hellenic Society Paideia of Maine. The first film, “Trojan Women,” (USA, 1971) directed by Michael Cacoyiannis, was shown in December. The […]

The Bonny Eagle High School Freshman Field Hockey Team was honored with the raising of the honor flag for having the highest grade point average for the fall among sports teams at the high school. From left are Lindsay Sabourin, Nicole Grindrod, Kaitlin Giguerre, Karina Tripp, Kaitlyn Delaney, Lauren Wallace, Kayla Harmon, Tabitha Martin, Amy […]

In response to feedback from a recent meeting at which about 20 Raymond property owners expressed dissatisfaction with their revaluations and questioned the methods used to compute them, Raymond selectmen have scheduled an informational public meeting with a representative from Vision Appraisal Technology. On Tuesday, Jan. 10, at 6:30 p.m., Mike Tarello, district manager of […]

Friday’s snowstorm gave the Mighty Street hill in Gorham an icy glaze that was perfect for sledding and catching some air. Windham’s Bill Burtt led the way, showing the youngsters, like Matthew Gregoire, how to take flight off a hillside snow jump. Staff photo by Rich Obrey

The Raymond/Casco Historical Society recently met at the Raymond Library. Alvin Hamblen Morrison, Ph.D., ethnohistorical anthropologist and historical society member gave an interesting talk on the prehistoric Indian “artifact” collection donated to the the historical society by a former Raymond resident. The collection is being photographed, documented and safely stored until such time a permanent […]

Peace on Earth. Could we ask for anything more? I am a Vietnam veteran and I fully understand the consequences of war as I have been there and done that. I was taught how to hate and kill those that I hated. I find it quite unconscionable that we send troops into war in order […]

In a recent ceremony at the high school, seven seniors and 18 juniors were inducted into the National Honor Society. The senior students include: David Carl, son of David Carl Sr. and Sharon Ward of Buxton, is a member of the outdoor, indoor, and cross-country track teams as well as the robotics team and the […]

A group of 20 faculty and students from Saint Joseph’s College will volunteer in Guatemala, the second-poorest nation in North America, during the January break from Jan. 2-9. According to theology professor and trip coordinator Dr. Steven Bridge, the team will assist Partners in Development, a non-profit organization based in Ipswich, Mass. The volunteers will […]

An investigation is underway into what caused a fire that destroyed a farmhouse in Windham last week. Late Thursday night, Dec. 15, flames consumed a two-story residence at 237 Pope Road, owned by Kim Gallant, sparing only the barn and a small office space. Though Gallant is still reeling from the bizarre circumstances surrounding the […]

Christmas is traditionally a joyous time when friends and family come together to celebrate and reflect on the year past. But for U.S. military overseas, the holidays can often be difficult for both the soldiers and their loved ones. Maine National Guard troops of the 133rd engineering battalion are now safely back home and able […]