Library On display now through December 17 is a beautiful collection of paperweights from Betty Winslow. She has been collecting them for 15 years. She enjoys collecting all paperweights since they are small and can be purchased anywhere in her travels. Do stop by the Windham Public Library to view this wonderful collection. The library […]

A recycling assembly was held at Edna Libby School in Standish on Nov. 8. Missy Labbe (Regional Waste Systems), Roger Mosley (Standish Public Works) and Matt (a very helpful raccoon) spoke about Maine Recycles Week (Nov. 8-15), as well as the process of recycling. Courtesy of Linda Everett

There is a lot we know and do not know about a possible pandemic influenza (worldwide outbreak of severe flu). We know that pandemics occur periodically, and that in some ways we are “overdue.” We do not know when the next pandemic will occur and what its impact will be. In fact, the most predictable […]

Nov. 4-12: The Originals present “Fuddy Meers” by David Lindsay-Abaire Nov. 4, 5, 10, 11, 12 at 7:30 p.m. at the Saco River Grange Hall. Adults $12, Students/Seniors $10. November 10’s performance is pay-what-you-can. Nov 10-19: Windham High School theatre students present the musical “Little Shop of Horrors,” Nov. 10,11,12,18 and 19. All shows at […]

Treasurer of the United States Anna Escobedo Cabral addressed members of the Sebago Lakes Region Chamber of Commerce at a Chamber luncheon last Thursday. Cabral’s talk at the gathering, held at Montebello’s Ristorante in Raymond, focused mainly on the President Bush’s ideas for social security reform. “About a year ago,” said Cabral to the crowd […]

Though the walls and roof were left standing, a house off Tenney Hill Road in Casco has been ruled a total loss after fire ripped through Monday morning. Although it has yet to be confirmed by the state Fire Marshal’s Office, Casco Fire Chief John Small said they believe a smoldering cigarette caused the smoky […]

Arrests: Travis Brown, 23, of 19 Outlaw Ridge Road, Raymond, was arrested Nov. 5 on an Alfred warrant charging failure to appear/theft by receiving stolen property. Charles Dick, 20, of 24 South Road, Limington, was arrested Nov. 7 for operating under the influence. Sarah Dyson, 20, of 70 Main Street, Raymond, was arrested Nov. 9 […]

The percentage of Maine drivers using their seat belts has increased in the past year. The Maine Bureau of Highway Safety said the latest survey shows 75.8 percent of drivers buckling up compared to 72.6 percent last year. Two years ago, Maine’s seat belt usage was 59 percent. Commissioner Michael P. Cantara of the Maine […]

While I was pleased to discuss my job as park historian for Lake Clark National Park and Preserve with reporter Douglas Wright I wanted to clarify the article that appeared in the Lakes Region Suburban Weekly on Nov. 4. Port Alsworth is not really a port, but it does lie on 45 mile long Lake […]

On the busiest travel day of the year, when family gatherings are expected and gobbling up the gobbler is encouraged, it may not occur to some that others on that day are alone, eating the same old food. But several organizations in the Lakes Region want to make sure no one spends Thanksgiving Day alone […]