Towns in the Lakes Region fared well as did some local businesses despite the heavy rains that deluged the Northeast during the weekend. Despite localized flooding and weather-related traffic accidents in Maine claiming three lives and causing several injuries, local town officials report next to no problems or damage resulting from the storm. According to […]

“Pastor, could I stop by the church for prayer?” Bill phoned. In short order this committed layman sat with me in the sanctuary. “I have this severe pain in my side,” Bill explained. “I’m going to the doctor for tests. I would appreciate you praying with me.” I felt honored. “Lord, we thank you for […]

There’s going to be foot stomping and hand clapping like the Old Red Church in Standish has never seen before when the Spruce Rooster, an old-time music group, shakes the rafters of the historic building at their concert this Saturday. The performance will be a departure from the church’s regular policy. Usually the church, built […]

In an effort to improve safety aboard passenger-carrying freshwater vessels, Rep. John Robinson, R-Raymond, will soon meet with several state agencies to try to enact an inspection procedure on freshwater boats for hire. Locally, the legislation would affect commercial boats such as the Songo River Queen and Frye Island Ferry service, which some are saying […]

In an effort to improve safety aboard passenger-carrying freshwater vessels, Rep. John Robinson, R-Raymond, will soon meet with several state agencies to try to enact an inspection procedure on freshwater boats for hire. Locally, the legislation would affect commercial boats such as the Songo River Queen and Frye Island Ferry service, which some are saying […]

Windham police will be adding a new vehicle to their fleet: a 2006 Chevrolet Suburban, outfitted as an emergency vehicle in bad weather and a showcase vehicle for Windham’s DARE – Drug Abuse Resistance Education – program. Ironically, $20,000 of $32,000 price tag is being funded through money seized from local drug busts. However, the […]

After the resignations of two of its members in recent months, the Standish Town Council last night voted in a replacement for one of the open council seats. Michial Russell was sworn in as the new town councilor at large, replacing Councilor Gene Nesbitt, formerly of Highland Road, who resigned because of a move out […]

After the resignations of two of its members in recent months, the Standish Town Council last night voted in a replacement for one of the open council seats. Michial Russell was sworn in as the new town councilor at large, replacing Councilor Gene Nesbitt, formerly of Highland Road, who resigned because of a move out […]

Has anyone ever asked you what form of government we have? I have queried citizens that exact question and many have replied that we have a democracy which is, of course, the wrong answer. I just refer to the Pledge of Allegiance and the sentence, “to the republic for which it stands.” A republic is […]

Has anyone ever asked you what form of government we have? I have queried citizens that exact question and many have replied that we have a democracy which is, of course, the wrong answer. I just refer to the Pledge of Allegiance and the sentence, “to the republic for which it stands.” A republic is […]