Sebago Lake glistened with reflected sun as Raymond resident Kim Manoush navigated her pontoon boat between Frye Island and the end of Raymond Cape. Suddenly, a swiftly moving powerboat headed straight toward her, bow high in the air, blocking the driver’s view. Though she sounded her boat’s horn a number of times, its warning was […]

The Department of Corrections spent more than $4 million in overtime in the fiscal year that just ended and predicts things will get worse due to overcrowding. Earlier this summer the system hit an all-time record number of inmates, with 20 forced to sleep on mattresses on the floor. “It’s going to get worse before […]

The Department of Corrections spent more than $4 million in overtime in the fiscal year that just ended and predicts things will get worse due to overcrowding. Earlier this summer the system hit an all-time record number of inmates, with 20 forced to sleep on mattresses on the floor. “It’s going to get worse before […]

The terrorist bombings in London on July 7 were a tremendous shock to the world with international media illustrating that city’s panic and distress. But while the attack may seem far off for most Lakes Region residents, several Windham parents were especially concerned for their children who were on a field trip in the city […]

Deborah Gideon, a local herbalist, who lives in Raymond will lead a discussion and workshop on how to make dream pillows on Aug. 3, from 6-7:30 p.m., at the Windham Public Library. Herbal dream pillows are an ancient form of aromatherapy. Herb blends to induce sleep, dreams, and provide stress relief will be available. Gideon […]

The Second Annual “Once in a Blue Moon Cruise” on the Songo River Queen benefitting Habitat for Humanity of Greater Portland is being held Saturday, August 13 from 8:30 to 11 p.m. Tickets are $15. Music will be provided by Jeff Armand and food provided by local restaurants. Tickets are available at the Naples Public […]

Evora Jordan, Maine native, retired educator, child abuse counselor, and consultant never dreamed that in retirement she would become an author, appear on radio and television programs, and even travel to Moscow, Russia to present her work. But a personal journal about abuse led to her first published book, “Twenty-One Days with a Vulture.” A […]

Have you ever had this happen to you? A great idea for a new product pops into your head, but you do nothing and someone else patents the product – and pockets the money. Well, 34-year-old Standish resident Joe Szumowski has and he isn’t about to let it happen again. Szumowski has developed Puzzle Power, […]

On Saturday, Aug. 6, there’ll be a lot going on at the Maine Wildlife Park in Gray. The Maine Chapter of the Wild Turkey Federation will set up and staff a display from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. featuring the wild turkey. Wild turkeys were eliminated from their native Maine range by the late 1800s, […]

On Saturday, Aug. 6, there’ll be a lot going on at the Maine Wildlife Park in Gray. The Maine Chapter of the Wild Turkey Federation will set up and staff a display from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. featuring the wild turkey. Wild turkeys were eliminated from their native Maine range by the late 1800s, […]