As a candidate for school committee, I encourage people to go to the polls on June 14 and vote for the future of Windham’s schools. As both an educator and a parent, I am a strong advocate for children of all ages and backgrounds. I have a clear voice, compassion for others, and a drive […]

At a recent postal recognition ceremony, Raymond resident Stanley Banas received a 30-year pin from Portland Postmaster Mike Fortunato. On behalf of the District of Maine, Fortunato thanked Banas at the Rand Road Letter Carrier Annex where he works and recognized him for three decades of employment with the Postal Service. Banas is a city […]

Come and see the art of taxidermy with Randy’s Taxidermy, Saturday, June 18 at the Maine Wildlife Park in Gray. Taxidermy is a method of reproducing a life-like, three-dimensional reproduction of an animal for permanent display. The modern practice of taxidermy incorporates many crafts, including carpentry, woodworking, tanning, molding and casting. And it also requires […]

From left, Bonny Eagle students Sean Theriault and Josh Adams pick up their ice cream sundaes from FACS (Fight Against Cancer Society) members Venessa Dyer and Alison Lombardo. The students enjoyed ice cream sundaes provided by Hood Ice Cream. The party was held because of the school’s donation to the Pennies for Patients Campaign, which […]

Sunset Variety on Route 302 in Raymond is a great place to grab a cup of coffee, a newspaper and a winning lottery ticket. Saturday’s winning Tri-State Megabucks ticket, worth $700,000, was purchased in the neighborhood store last Friday afternoon. Although the lucky ticket holder has come forward to claim the prize, the Maine State […]

A Unity man is still in jail after being charged with gross sexual assault for allegedly raping a Standish girl last week. Michael Asay, 28, of Bangor Road in Unity has been charged with two counts of Class A Gross Sexual Assault following a May 29 incident involving a 16-year-old girl residing on Holiday Lane […]

In this year’s Windham School Board elections, three seats are open with six candidates running. Incumbents Kate Brix, Michael Duffy and Toby Pennels will be running for their second term on the board while Anita Charles, Marge Govoni and Michael Mack are challengers. Kate Brix Kate Brix, 52, of 5 Wildflower Lane, is running for […]

Windham The race is on for this year’s Windham town elections. Six candidates are running for three seats on the School Board and another six for the two vacant seats on the Town Council. In the School Board elections, incumbents Kate Brix, Michael Duffy and Toby Pennels will be running against newcomers Anita Charles, Marge […]

Birthday Party (PHOTO) Aaron Bennett celebrated his 30th birthday May 31. His aunt and uncle, Eddie and Jeanie Bennett, had a birthday cookout for him on the May 30. Those attending were: Steve Crane, his aunt Faye Heck, Leonard and Mary Sanborn Jr., girlfriend Aubrey Lajoie, his father Lloyd Bennett and Will and Marcia Blanchard. […]

Reward the achievers We heard some disturbing news this week. No, it wasn’t a murder or anything like that. It was instead learning that Bonny Eagle doesn’t choose a valedictorian or a salutatorian, or even name their top ten students in order. Now, in this world of daily death in Iraq and BRAC decisions, a […]