In a booklet published in 1976, Dick Libby, Windham’s fire chief at the time, reported that the fire department had 80 volunteers, 20 volunteer rescue members, 4 pumper engines, 3 tank trucks, 2 utility trucks and one rescue unit. The article was accompanied by these two photographs – one at Androscoggin Pulp Mill in 1918 […]
Lakes Region Weekly News
Speakout needs producer
The long running Speakout show on Windham’s local access Channel 7 needs a producer starting in September. This is a fun job that requires a little training on how to operate the cameras and other basic equipment. The show is filmed one Friday evening each month from 7 to 8 p.m. It’s an exciting opportunity […]
Speakout needs producer
The long running Speakout show on Windham’s local access Channel 7 needs a producer starting in September. This is a fun job that requires a little training on how to operate the cameras and other basic equipment. The show is filmed one Friday evening each month from 7 to 8 p.m. It’s an exciting opportunity […]
Speakout needs producer
The long running Speakout show on Windham’s local access Channel 7 needs a producer starting in September. This is a fun job that requires a little training on how to operate the cameras and other basic equipment. The show is filmed one Friday evening each month from 7 to 8 p.m. It’s an exciting opportunity […]
Cumberland County Police Log 0909
Arrests: Colin Folsom, 18, of 715 Middle Road, Standish, was arrested Aug. 30 on a charge of criminal speed. Raymond Martell III, 19, of 85 Dolloff Road, Standish, was arrested Aug. 29 on a charge of criminal speed. Christopher Watts, 29, of 2 Hancock Road, Casco, was arrested Aug. 31 on a Maine State Police […]
Maine retail sales bounce back in July
Numbers due out next week will show that retail sales in the state bounced back some in July after months in the doldrums thanks to nationally advertised deals on automobiles and what looked like a decent month for tourism. Mike Allen, the chief economist for the Maine Revenue Service, said tax revenues all around, including […]
Maine retail sales bounce back in July
Numbers due out next week will show that retail sales in the state bounced back some in July after months in the doldrums thanks to nationally advertised deals on automobiles and what looked like a decent month for tourism. Mike Allen, the chief economist for the Maine Revenue Service, said tax revenues all around, including […]
Fuel, rental assistance workshops start Sept. 13
It’s that time of year again to think about applying for fuel assistance. A walk-in site will be open at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church from 8:30 a.m. to noon and 1 to 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 13 for priority clients only including people age 60 and over and households with children under […]
High-tech cars may elbow out local mechanics
As a vehicle owner, I’m pretty sure you would agree that you should have the right to choose where your car, SUV, minivan or pick up truck are serviced and repaired. You probably wouldn’t be too happy if the car company that built your vehicle controlled where you take it for service. Well, if we […]
High-tech cars may elbow out local mechanics
As a vehicle owner, I’m pretty sure you would agree that you should have the right to choose where your car, SUV, minivan or pick up truck are serviced and repaired. You probably wouldn’t be too happy if the car company that built your vehicle controlled where you take it for service. Well, if we […]