Local non-profits stepped up the fight this year against variable milfoil, an invasive aquatic plant that poses a threat to lakes throughout Maine, by employing new methods to kill off infestations of the plant. As their efforts wind down this fall and coming winter, the organizations look ahead to new strategies such as “suction harvesting” […]

Habitat for Humanity has teamed up with Hancock Lumber as part of a national effort to build “homes-in-a-box” for those who lost their houses during hurricanes Katrina and Rita. Called “Operation Home Delivery,” 12-foot “panelized” pieces of homes are to be trucked down to the Gulf Coast – along with roofing, windows and other building […]

50th Anniversary On Sept. 24, 2005, the children and grandchildren surprised Donald & Joanne Vance with a 50th Wedding Anniversary party. This was held at David & Judy Vance’s home on Sabbady Point Road, in Windham. There were 150 family and friends who attended. Some of the family were; David, Judy, Jenessa & Jenelle Vance, […]

50th Anniversary On Sept. 24, 2005, the children and grandchildren surprised Donald & Joanne Vance with a 50th Wedding Anniversary party. This was held at David & Judy Vance’s home on Sabbady Point Road, in Windham. There were 150 family and friends who attended. Some of the family were; David, Judy, Jenessa & Jenelle Vance, […]

A sort of homecoming This Saturday at Windham High School, a junior boy and girl are scheduled to parade down Gray Road as part of Homecoming festivities. To the casual observer, the parade will seem typical enough, unless you know the confusing process of how the two “monarchs” came to be. Three girls and a […]

Oct. 7-23: Schoolhouse Arts Center in Sebago Lake Village presents “Arsenic and Old Lace” on Fri. and Sat. starting at 8 p.m. Sunday matinees start at 2 p.m. Tickets $16/$14. FMI 642-3743. Oct. 8: Antique appraisal and Silent Auction at Windham Public Library. Silent auction 1-3 p.m. Appraisal 1-4 p.m. $5 per item; 3 item […]

Oct. 7-23: Schoolhouse Arts Center in Sebago Lake Village presents “Arsenic and Old Lace” on Fri. and Sat. starting at 8 p.m. Sunday matinees start at 2 p.m. Tickets $16/$14. FMI 642-3743. Oct. 8: Antique appraisal and Silent Auction at Windham Public Library. Silent auction 1-3 p.m. Appraisal 1-4 p.m. $5 per item; 3 item […]

When I look around the yard, I see so many projects that never happened, so many outdoor plans that were put aside for another year. The good thing is – there will be another year; I have another chance. The bad thing is – all these unfinished or “unbegun” projects will be looming over my […]

On Friday, Oct. 14, our last event of the season, the popular Halloween Night Hike, will run from 6 to 8 p.m. under the bright light of the rising full moon. The Wildlife Park will open to the public for this special “night walk,” so visitors can view our wildlife at night. Halloween decorations and […]

What’s your favorite weekend getaway in Maine? Melanie Whittemore, 27, and Gary Blair, 48, both of Raymond “There’s a beautiful inn in Kennebunk overlooking the ocean on the beach called the Ocean View Bed & Breakfast Inn. We’ve never been there but it looks great. We’re planning on spending our honeymoon there.” Kelly Cleaves, 40, […]