A Standish man was arrested last Thursday and charged with gross sexual assault and unlawful sexual contact. Later he was released, not because he posted bail, but because the District Attorney’s Office did not feel there was enough evidence to go to trial. The 21-year old, whose name was initially made public, was accused of […]

Anthony Vercelli, 27, Gorham I just got to Maine about two-and-a-half years ago, and I haven’t been to a fair yet. I would like to go to one though. One of these days, I’ll have to chance to get to one. Alice Lewis, 79, Casco Fried dough and popcorn and riding on all the rides. […]

In its first two months of operation, Raymond’s new bulky waste policy has saved the town a lot of money, although some residents question the new program. Figures for the month of July show that in 2005, Raymond spent 70 percent less on the town’s bulky waste disposal than in the same month last year. […]

In its first two months of operation, Raymond’s new bulky waste policy has saved the town a lot of money, although some residents question the new program. Figures for the month of July show that in 2005, Raymond spent 70 percent less on the town’s bulky waste disposal than in the same month last year. […]

Most things have changed in a century, and the way we buy food has undergone significant improvement. This photo taken about 100 years ago, is a butcher shop in Portland, which was run by a Windham man named Cobb. At N. Cobb & Son Provisions, a person could purchase canned goods (as shown on the […]

Most things have changed in a century, and the way we buy food has undergone significant improvement. This photo taken about 100 years ago, is a butcher shop in Portland, which was run by a Windham man named Cobb. At N. Cobb & Son Provisions, a person could purchase canned goods (as shown on the […]

causewaycancer1.jpg: causewaycancer2.jpg: Motorcyclists return to Naples after a “rumble parade” around backroads of the Lakes Region as part of the second annual Bikers Causeway Cancer Research Run. About 220 motorcyclists took part in event this year, raising $10,000 for cancer research here in Maine. Courtesy photo by Denis Saucier

I am writing to thank two local companies that donated supplies for my Eagle Scout project at the Windham Veterans Center. These two companies provided materials, equipment and professional assistance. R.J. Grondin & Sons: Mr. Ken Grondin generously donated all of the loam, his heavy equipment and his services. Mr. Grondin operated his heavy equipment […]

Sen. Bill Diamond, D-Windham, has been chosen to join the National Task Force for Protecting Democracy, a group formed after the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001 to prepare states in case of a national or state emergency. As a part of a regional wing of the National Task Force, Diamond and other legislators from […]

Sen. Bill Diamond, D-Windham, has been chosen to join the National Task Force for Protecting Democracy, a group formed after the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001 to prepare states in case of a national or state emergency. As a part of a regional wing of the National Task Force, Diamond and other legislators from […]