The Creature Catcher will be on hand at the Maine Wildlife Park on Saturday, July 9 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Using over a dozen beautifully mounted mammal specimens, Dana Johnson, a registered Animal Damage Control Agent from Wells, will answer visitors’ questions about common Maine furbearers like beaver, fisher, fox and others, their […]
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Linda's Flowers sold to neighbor Windham Jewelers
After 18 years of dressing Windham with tulips, roses, petunias and other flowers, Linda’s Flowers is closing its doors. Owner Linda Nadeau sold the property to Windham Jewelers owners Kathy and Tom Byrne last Friday. “I guess I’m beginning a new chapter in my life,” Nadeau said of her retirement from the flower business. This […]
Music on the Hill: a Windham tradition
Traditionally held four weekends in July, Music on the Hill is a unique summer event here in the Lakes Region of southern Maine. Originating in 1998 with the Missions and Social Concerns Board of the Windham Hill United Church of Christ, Music on the Hill has continued to evolve these past seven years, and is […]
Two locals graduate from Hebron
Heather Jean Dyer of Raymond graduated from Hebron Academy in May and plans to attend the New England Culinary Institute in Vermont. Timothy James Woodbrey of Raymond graduated from Hebron Academy in May and plans to attend the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. Woodbrey was recognized by the Hebron Academy Parents’ Association for […]
Two locals graduate from Hebron
Heather Jean Dyer of Raymond graduated from Hebron Academy in May and plans to attend the New England Culinary Institute in Vermont. Timothy James Woodbrey of Raymond graduated from Hebron Academy in May and plans to attend the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. Woodbrey was recognized by the Hebron Academy Parents’ Association for […]
Pageant winner has Sebago connection
Anastasiya Allen of Sebago and Portland has been chosen as Miss Teen Maine International, and will be competing for the national title of Miss Teen International July 28-30 in Chicago, Illinois. The Miss Teen International competition is focused on community service. It also includes competitions in interviewing, evening gown, fashion wear and fitness. Because Anastasiya […]
Pageant winner has Sebago connection
Anastasiya Allen of Sebago and Portland has been chosen as Miss Teen Maine International, and will be competing for the national title of Miss Teen International July 28-30 in Chicago, Illinois. The Miss Teen International competition is focused on community service. It also includes competitions in interviewing, evening gown, fashion wear and fitness. Because Anastasiya […]
Old range ways a future need?
At the Standish Town Council workshop meeting on Tuesday, Town Manager Gordon Billington presented aerial maps marked with the town’s range ways (or range roads), which originated in the 1700’s. Council members are considering the use of these roads to handle projected expansion in the community. They are also looking ahead to Gorham’s plans for […]
Standish Family Festival, Aug. 5, 6
The Standish Family Festival will take place this year on Friday, August 5 and Saturday, August 6. Fun events for the entire family will take place around town on both days. On Friday, after sundown, there will be a “Drive-in Movie Nite” at Standish Memorial Park on Route 25. On Saturday, the family festival parade […]
Standish Family Festival, Aug. 5, 6
The Standish Family Festival will take place this year on Friday, August 5 and Saturday, August 6. Fun events for the entire family will take place around town on both days. On Friday, after sundown, there will be a “Drive-in Movie Nite” at Standish Memorial Park on Route 25. On Saturday, the family festival parade […]