Standish firefighter James Paul is doing well after his jolting encounter with lightning on Tuesday, according to Chief Martin Jordan. “J.P. (Paul) was stunned like he got beaten up,” said Jordan, “but he’s expected to fully recover. He’s very, very lucky.” The same lightning strike that flung Paul to the floor also knocked out the […]

Standish firefighter James Paul is doing well after his jolting encounter with lightning on Tuesday, according to Chief Martin Jordan. “J.P. (Paul) was stunned like he got beaten up,” said Jordan, “but he’s expected to fully recover. He’s very, very lucky.” The same lightning strike that flung Paul to the floor also knocked out the […]

Gov. John Baldacci reacted optimistically to news Tuesday that International Paper Company would be selling its two mills in Maine as part of a massive restructuring of its operations and was assured by the head of the company the mills would remain open until they are sold. “Maine mills are profitable and will stay in […]

Gov. John Baldacci reacted optimistically to news Tuesday that International Paper Company would be selling its two mills in Maine as part of a massive restructuring of its operations and was assured by the head of the company the mills would remain open until they are sold. “Maine mills are profitable and will stay in […]

Deertrees Theatre August Schedule The August schedule for the famous and enduring Deertrees Theatre & Cultural Center on Deertrees Road in nearby Harrison includes a wide variety of shows and acts. For more information on shows listed here call 583 6747 or e-mail: deertrees@usa.net or log onto www.deertreestheatre.org The Deertrees Box Office is open from […]

(Reprinted from the July 20, 2001 Suburban News) As I walked my dog early in the morning, I’ve been wearing a net over my head to keep the mosquitoes and other flying pests away. Then for a few days this month it was peaceful and I could enjoy our morning stroll; but then out of […]

Charles Miller could retire. The former principal of Raymond’s Jordan Small Middle School has served students in Maine as both a teacher and administrator for the past 30 years. And when he accepted his position at Jordan Small three years ago, he thought it would be his last job before retirement. But instead, Miller has […]

The barbecue pits will be hot Saturday, July 23, at the Friends’ Church on Route 202 in Windham, as the local Historical Society hosts a chicken barbecue, with potato salad, cole slaw and brownies. Cost is $6.50 and the event begins at 4 p.m. The Friends’ Church is across from Windham Human Services, just below […]

Hundreds of Jehovah’s Witnesses put on hard hats and took up hammers to renovate the North Windham Kingdom Hall on Route 302 this past weekend. Through a regional building committee, local elders called together “brothers and sisters” from communities throughout New England to take part in the renovations, many of whom sacrificed their summer vacations […]

At 8:18 on Tuesday morning, Windham Police responded to an attempted burglary at Papa’s Restaurant at the corner of Route 302 and Anglers Road. Owner and chef Chester Buck had arrived at the restaurant at 8 a.m. to begin prep work in the kitchen before opening the restaurant for lunch. As he entered the premise, […]