Even in 1939, schools had the most modern, up to date equipment that included these treadle sewing machines, egg beaters and electric ranges. This view of the Home Economics classroom at Windham High School shows the lack of ergonomic chairs, however. Back in those days, no one worried about such things. Only females took home […]

Starting this fall, Windham will undergo its first full property revaluation in eight years. In accordance with state law, property evaluations for tax purposes must be within 70 percent of “fair market value.” And when the ratio dips below that magic 70 percent, properties must be revalued, says Windham Tax Assessor David Sawyer, so that […]

Starting this fall, Windham will undergo its first full property revaluation in eight years. In accordance with state law, property evaluations for tax purposes must be within 70 percent of “fair market value.” And when the ratio dips below that magic 70 percent, properties must be revalued, says Windham Tax Assessor David Sawyer, so that […]

Did you know that there are many one-night workshops held through your local adult education program? October is packed with classes that you won’t want to miss. Several classes are almost full, so don’t miss out. Here are just a few: Ever popular gardening classes by Betsey Golon from CommonFolk Herb Farm and Nancy Stedman […]

Did you know that there are many one-night workshops held through your local adult education program? October is packed with classes that you won’t want to miss. Several classes are almost full, so don’t miss out. Here are just a few: Ever popular gardening classes by Betsey Golon from CommonFolk Herb Farm and Nancy Stedman […]

I think that your editorial of Sept. 30 missed a significant point regarding the cigarette tax. People don’t smoke because they enjoy it, they smoke because they are chemically addicted to nicotine. To stop smoking, we have to get to people before they become addicted. The price of cigarettes has been shown to be an […]

While most Mainers heat their homes with oil, they will still feel the effect of skyrocketing natural gas prices in the form of higher electric bills come March. Maine relies on natural gas, as does the rest of the country, to power more than one-third of its electric-generating plants. New plants were built to be […]

While most Mainers heat their homes with oil, they will still feel the effect of skyrocketing natural gas prices in the form of higher electric bills come March. Maine relies on natural gas, as does the rest of the country, to power more than one-third of its electric-generating plants. New plants were built to be […]

Peter Cianchette dropped out of the Republican primary race for governor Monday clearing the way for Sen. Peter Mills of Cornerville and others who are likely to announce now that the frontrunner has stepped aside. Cianchette, who ran an unsuccessful campaign against Gov. John Baldacci in 2002, said he made his decision when he realized […]

Peter Cianchette dropped out of the Republican primary race for governor Monday clearing the way for Sen. Peter Mills of Cornerville and others who are likely to announce now that the frontrunner has stepped aside. Cianchette, who ran an unsuccessful campaign against Gov. John Baldacci in 2002, said he made his decision when he realized […]