Eric Holt, 55 of Windham, has filed to appeal a federal conviction for “possession of a firearm by a person previously involuntarily committed to a mental institution.” While in jail for violating a protective order issued by his wife, Holt, a former psychologist, was “blue-papered” to Spring Harbor Hospital where he received mental counseling. After […]

When the polls open Tuesday, residents of Standish will be voting not only on statewide questions but on a SAD 6 referendum as well. This referendum asks voters to authorize the SAD 6 Board of Directors to install a sprinkler system at Bonny Eagle High School. The system would be funded through a Revolving Renovation […]

Marilyn Littlefield, Casco resident and licensed aesthetician, will be returning to the Naples Public Library on Wednesday evening, Nov. 2 at 7 p.m. She will be presenting a workshop for women entitled “Winter Skin Care.” Littlefield’s spring talk on “Managing Healthy Skin through a Lifetime” was very well attended. Participants learned a great deal about […]

In 1918 on the eleventh day of the eleventh month, the Allied nations and Germany signed a cease-fire agreement that brought World War I to an end. This historic day, known as Armistice Day in Europe, is celebrated as Veterans Day here in America to honor all veterans, living and dead. This Veterans Day, local […]

With the circumstances surrounding its arrival a mystery, a well-worn, trash-filled boat suddenly appeared in Raymond’s Mill Street ball field parking lot three or four weeks ago. Although at some point the boat may have been loved by some fisherman or outdoorsman somewhere, its condition as it stood beached in its dirt parking space could […]

• Every two minutes a woman in the United States is diagnosed with breast cancer. In 2005, it is estimated that about 212,000 new cases of invasive breast cancer will be diagnosed, along with 58,000 new cases of non-invasive breast cancer. And 40,000 women are expected to die from this disease. • Breast cancer is […]

A plan touted as a Taxpayer’s Bill of Rights, which calls for caps on spending at the state and local level, appears to have won a spot on next year’s statewide ballot – assuring it will be an issue in the 2006 race for governor. Mary Adams, who led the petition drive that collected 55,000 […]

Oct. 28: “If These Stones Could Talk” tours of Historic Stroudwater Burying Ground will be held at 4:30 and 7 p.m. and Friday (Rain date Oct. 29). Each tour limited to 20. Reservations required. Adults $7, under 16 $1. Oct. 28: SMART Child and Family Services free Family Halloween Open House from 5-7 p.m. at […]

Oct. 28: “If These Stones Could Talk” tours of Historic Stroudwater Burying Ground will be held at 4:30 and 7 p.m. and Friday (Rain date Oct. 29). Each tour limited to 20. Reservations required. Adults $7, under 16 $1. Oct. 28: SMART Child and Family Services free Family Halloween Open House from 5-7 p.m. at […]

The Standish Recreation Department is sponsoring a Harvest Pie Contest as well as a Halloween Party at Standish Memorial Park Sunday, Oct. 30. Harvest Pie Contest The fifth annual Harvest Pie Contest will be held on Sunday, October 30 in conjunction with the Halloween Party at Standish Memorial Park. We are looking for apple pies […]