The Portland Water District was recently awarded the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting by the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA). According to Michelle Clements, PWD Spokesperson, the certificate is the highest form of recognition in the area of governmental accounting and financial reporting, and its attainment represents a significant accomplishment by a […]

The Maine Principals Association has announced the recipients of the Maine Principals Award for 2005: Each principal from every high school around the state chose one senior to receive the honor. Principal Sheila Jepson at Bonny Eagle High School chose Allison M. Lombardo. Catherine R. Achorn received the award from Principal Roger Lowell at Lake […]

Join instructor Francoise Paradis of Hidden Springs in Buxton and learn “All About Labyrinths” at Bonny Eagle Adult Education starting in late April. Labyrinths are ancient tools for meditation and getting closer to the “source” of our inspiration and insight. Learn the history of labyrinths, how to use them for your own spiritual and personal […]

Lake Region Voices Are you proud to be an American today? Paula Robey, 71, Windham, Wal-Mart “I am not sure. I don’t really have a choice. I hate war. I hate to see our boys and girls dying. I love my freedoms though.” John McGintee, 14, Windham, student “Yes! We are free here compared to […]

John Mahar, of West Bethel, enjoys the opening day of the Maine fishing season on the Presumpscot River in Windham last Friday. The avid angler drove 50 miles from home to fly fish at the river because, as he says, “I like this river, it’s one of the best in the state.” Staff photo by […]

Windham’s Walk for Habitat for Humanity is set for Saturday, April 9 starting at the Windham Public Library at 9 a.m. Registration will be held at the library starting at 8:30 a.m. The walk is approximately five miles long and participants are encouraged to walk with family, friends, church or civic groups. People are encouraged […]

Windham Drifters to hold appreciation dinner The Windham Drifters Snowmobile Club will hold its annual Landowner’s Appreciation Dinner on Monday, April 11 at 6:30 p.m. at the Windham Community Center. The club sends out formal invitations to over 150 local landowners requesting their presence at the dinner each year. Club officials say the dinner is […]

The Dyke Mountain Annex in Sebago has been entered in the National Register of Historic Places according to Earle G. Shuttleworth, Jr., Director of the Maine Historic Preservation Commission whose staff prepared the nomination. The designation indicates that the property has been documented, evaluated, and considered worthy of preservation and protection as part of the […]

Imagine the din. The hallway just outside the House of Representatives chamber is manic with legislators talking and conferring with each other about the day’s issues. The rotunda further down the hallway is cramped with suits and filled with more chatter. Manned tables are spread with information pamphlets; talking heads are ready to answer any […]

Saint Joseph’s College recently chose Sister Mary Kneeland, R.S.M., for its annual St. Joseph Award in honor of her contributions as an “unsung heroine.” The annual award event celebrates the college’s patron saint, Joseph. Sister Kneeland has graced the campus with her hard work, positive attitude and fun-loving personality for many years – she first […]