A three-week search for Windham native Lynn Moran, 24, ended early Monday morning after her body was discovered floating in the water near the Maine State Pier in Portland. The state medical examiner has judged the death as an “accidental drowning.” Now family and friends mourn the loss of Moran whom they remember as a […]

The vote on gay rights next week will be addressed from the pulpit and discussed in the pews this Sunday as churches across the state try to articulate why voting yes or no on Question 1 is the morally right thing to do. Evangelical churches aligned under the Christian Civic League will be telling their […]

The debate over sexual orientation goes to the polls Tuesday, Nov. 8 in the form of referendum Question 1. Simply put, Question 1 asks Mainers if they want to reject new legislation that would add “sexual orientation” to the Maine Human Rights Act, an act that currently protects people based on such things as ethnicity, […]

Do you want to reject a law which would protect people from discrimination in employment, housing, education, public accommodation, and credit based on their sexual orientation? Yes, or no. That’s the question you will be asked at the polls on Nov. 8. Talk about a loaded question! Unless you answer “No”, you condemn yourself as […]

The Windham Veterans Association will host a celebration on Veterans Day, Nov. 11 starting at 11 a.m. at the Windham Veterans Center. Included in the celebration will be several dedications and recognition of selected individuals. First, Windham officials will rename the access road to Veterans Memorial Drive to make locating the property much easier on […]

Let’s cut to the chase Besides to the abortion question, any thoughtful observer will agree that Tuesday’s gay rights referendum is just about as fascinating and complicated as political life in America can get. While I am still confused about how to vote, I do believe that homosexuals should be afforded the same rights as […]

A Standish man was sentenced in federal district court on Tuesday for his role in four armed robberies of area pharmacies. According to United States Attorney Paula D. Silsby, District Judge D. Brock Hornby sentenced Michael Frisco, 33, to just under five years in prison followed by three years of supervised release. In July of […]

Clinic There will be a flu clinic Nov. 9 from 10 a.m. to noon. This will be held at the new Senior Dining Center on Tandberg Trail. The Windham Health Council will be assisting with the clinic. Banquet The Great Council for the Redmen and Pocahontas held their banquet Oct. 28 and on the 29th […]

Nov. 4-12: The Originals present “Fuddy Meers” by David Lindsay-Abaire November 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. 5: “Harvest” opening reception at Lake Region Art & Framing, Naples from 4-6 p.m. FMI 693-6977. Nov. 5: Spaghetti Supper, […]

Nov. 4-12: The Originals present “Fuddy Meers” by David Lindsay-Abaire November 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. 5: “Harvest” opening reception at Lake Region Art & Framing, Naples from 4-6 p.m. FMI 693-6977. Nov. 5: Spaghetti Supper, […]