What do you think of loud motorcycles? Mark Daigle, 35, Windham “Loud pipes saves lives. I rode all kinds of motorcycles and a lot of times people don’t see motorcyclists. So, if they hear them, that will make them more noticeable.” Mary Rindfleisch, 42, Gray “I agree that they should put new, quieter muffler systems […]
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Scout's honor: Windham's Butler builds stairway to Gambo Soccer Field
Nathaniel Butler, 16, could have taken the easy way out; he could have built one entrance down to the Gambo Soccer Field in South Windham for his Eagle Scout project. His scout masters probably would have signed off on it, as would have Windham Youth Soccer (WYS) who used the fields regularly. But, in true […]
'Twelfth Night' at Schoolhouse, Aug. 26-28
Schoolhouse Arts Center’s Youth Summer Shakespeare Workshop will present “Twelfth Night, or What You Will” from August 26-28 at Schoolhouse Arts Center at Sebago Lake. Shakespeare’s daring comedy takes place in Illyria, an imaginary country full of foolish lovers and wise fools. Considered to be one of the Bard’s most delightful comedies, Twelfth Night is […]
She helps beautify Raymond, one garden at a time
Mary McIntire is an organized and disciplined woman. Maybe that’s because she’s been a military wife; maybe it’s her nurses training. Most likely, it’s a combination. She rises at 4:30 in the morning and her house is immaculate. And she has lush, weed-free gardens, in perfect order, as well. I visited Mary last week to […]
Windham police advise ATVers
Over the last few weeks, I have been approached by several parents in regard to ATVs and off-road motorcycles. The majority of the questions surround registration laws, and allowable use of the machines by juveniles. Parents should make an informed decision prior to purchasing an ATV for their child. You should also be aware that […]
Windham police advise ATVers
Over the last few weeks, I have been approached by several parents in regard to ATVs and off-road motorcycles. The majority of the questions surround registration laws, and allowable use of the machines by juveniles. Parents should make an informed decision prior to purchasing an ATV for their child. You should also be aware that […]
Casco ghosthunter searching for life after death
Ever since she was a teenager, Ann Hall has been interested in the supernatural. And now, after taking two courses in ghost hunting from the Maine Paranormal Research Association (MPRA), offered through Windham’s Adult Education program, she and three other women have formed Spiritual Enlightenment, a paranormal research group whose purpose, according to their business […]
Old Red Church Colonial Service, Aug. 21
The Trustees of the Old Red Church in Standish will hold their annual Colonial Service, August 21, at 10:30 a.m. The church is located on Oak Hill Road in Standish Village. The Old Red Church was built in 1820 and is on the National Register of Historic Places. The guest minister this year is the […]
Old Red Church Colonial Service, Aug. 21
The Trustees of the Old Red Church in Standish will hold their annual Colonial Service, August 21, at 10:30 a.m. The church is located on Oak Hill Road in Standish Village. The Old Red Church was built in 1820 and is on the National Register of Historic Places. The guest minister this year is the […]
Mold forces Casco Town Offices relocation
The business is up and running as Casco Town Offices employees settle into their new home off 121 next to the Casco Fire Station. A mold problem, discovered last January, forced them to consider moving municipal operations to alternate location. And now thanks to the community support and the carpentry skills of Casco’s volunteer firefighters, […]