Fire towers were once part of the rural scene throughout Maine. Wooden towers were built in dozens of communities, some of these constructed a century ago. Kids climbed them, and they were used as landmarks, although their purpose was to keep an eye out for fire. Here in Windham, the area around Atherton Hill’s tower […]

I would like to ask the person or people that ravaged the Arlington Cemetery and took the pot of flowers that was placed on my father’s grave site to think about what it means to find that some low-life has nothing better to do with their time than to destroy sentimental values for some sick […]

I would like to ask the person or people that ravaged the Arlington Cemetery and took the pot of flowers that was placed on my father’s grave site to think about what it means to find that some low-life has nothing better to do with their time than to destroy sentimental values for some sick […]

The Legislature’s new government accountability office has picked its first target – court appointed guardians in child custody cases – with some questioning whether the system works hard enough to keep families together. A second review also is in the works to see how the state can avoid meltdowns when it installs new computer systems. […]

The Legislature’s new government accountability office has picked its first target – court appointed guardians in child custody cases – with some questioning whether the system works hard enough to keep families together. A second review also is in the works to see how the state can avoid meltdowns when it installs new computer systems. […]

Fishing partners Wayne Newton and George Varney of Windham won second place at the 23rd Annual Winni Derby last Saturday with a 4.4-pound 25-inch salmon. Though avid fisherman of the Lakes Region, this is the first official fishing tournament they have taken part in. Wayne and George rode Varney’s boat, “The White Lizard,” out to […]

Fishing partners Wayne Newton and George Varney of Windham won second place at the 23rd Annual Winni Derby last Saturday with a 4.4-pound 25-inch salmon. Though avid fisherman of the Lakes Region, this is the first official fishing tournament they have taken part in. Wayne and George rode Varney’s boat, “The White Lizard,” out to […]

Lake fishing has been a long tradition in Maine and especially the Lakes Region. Brook trout, togue, salmon, bass, cusk, whitefish…area waters are home to them all. But as recreational fishing continues to grow in popularity, it is necessary to stock the rivers and lakes so as to sustain healthy populations of certain inland fish. […]

Lake fishing has been a long tradition in Maine and especially the Lakes Region. Brook trout, togue, salmon, bass, cusk, whitefish…area waters are home to them all. But as recreational fishing continues to grow in popularity, it is necessary to stock the rivers and lakes so as to sustain healthy populations of certain inland fish. […]

To the editor, The Department of Public Safety recently released their yearly statistical report, Crime in Maine, 2004, which reported that rape was down 10.5 percent in 2004. While the Department’s numbers provide an important snapshot of the issue, they represent only the rapes which are actually reported to police. According to the National Crime […]