Retiring “early” is a popular notion and many people do retire at 50 or even earlier, depending on the career. A person will frequently retire from one place of employment after 20 years, and go on to another career. A few actually retire and don’t return to any type of employment. Rather than wait until […]

The Standish Kiwanis Club recently voted unanimously to donate land to the town of Standish for a community center. According to the club’s President-elect Paul Mosley, a Memorandum of Understanding was drawn up between the town and the club and, pending a few minor changes in wording, was expected to be signed at the Community […]

The Standish Kiwanis Club recently voted unanimously to donate land to the town of Standish for a community center. According to the club’s President-elect Paul Mosley, a Memorandum of Understanding was drawn up between the town and the club and, pending a few minor changes in wording, was expected to be signed at the Community […]

“He was a good and kind neighbor. If you needed anything, he was always there to help solve the problem.” Here in Maine, that’s about the highest compliment a man can receive. And that’s what everyone says about Ken Cole, who recently passed away. “He just knew everything about the outdoors, about what you could […]

The Raymond Lions started a scholarship program in 2003, using the proceeds from its bottle collection centers at the Town Office and at Jordan Bay Animal Hospital. The first year the group awarded one scholarship of $500. Last year they awarded three $650 scholarships. This year the club presented two $1,000 scholarships. Twelve applications for […]

The Knights of Columbus is holding a pork roast supper on Sat. July 2 from 5 to 6 p.m. at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church on Route 302 in Windham. The dinner will consist of pork roast, baked potatoes, carrots, apple sauce, rolls, homemade desserts, coffee and punch. The dinner costs $7 for adults, […]

The Knights of Columbus is holding a pork roast supper on Sat. July 2 from 5 to 6 p.m. at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church on Route 302 in Windham. The dinner will consist of pork roast, baked potatoes, carrots, apple sauce, rolls, homemade desserts, coffee and punch. The dinner costs $7 for adults, […]

About 60 area fifth and sixth graders participated this week in the Sheriff’s Youth Athletic Program Basketball Clinic, held at Raymond’s Jordan Small Middle School. The program has been an annual event in Raymond since 1992. The three-day clinic, led by Cumberland County Deputy Sheriff Joe Schnupp, featured special guest coach Donnie Seale of the […]

About 60 area fifth and sixth graders participated this week in the Sheriff’s Youth Athletic Program Basketball Clinic, held at Raymond’s Jordan Small Middle School. The program has been an annual event in Raymond since 1992. The three-day clinic, led by Cumberland County Deputy Sheriff Joe Schnupp, featured special guest coach Donnie Seale of the […]

About 60 area fifth and sixth graders participated this week in the Sheriff’s Youth Athletic Program Basketball Clinic, held at Raymond’s Jordan Small Middle School. The program has been an annual event in Raymond since 1992. The three-day clinic, led by Cumberland County Deputy Sheriff Joe Schnupp, featured special guest coach Donnie Seale of the […]