Regional School Unit 14 Superintendent Sandy Prince has proposed a budget that would increase school district spending next year by $1,902,200, or about 4.63 percent. According to Prince, the proposed increase, which would be the highest in the history of the consolidated school district, is primarily driven by rising fixed costs for labor, electricity and […]

When librarians Barbara Kelley and Laurel Parker organized a Valentine’s Day tea at the Windham Public Library in 2005, it was supposed to be a one-time, holiday community gathering. “Originally, we thought that we would have a tea party and that would be it,” Kelley said. “Just one.” The event’s popularity convinced Kelley and Parker […]

When librarians Barbara Kelley and Laurel Parker organized a Valentine’s Day tea at the Windham Public Library in 2005, it was supposed to be a one-time, holiday community gathering. “Originally, we thought that we would have a tea party and that would be it,” Kelley said. “Just one.” The event’s popularity convinced Kelley and Parker […]

When librarians Barbara Kelley and Laurel Parker organized a Valentine’s Day tea at the Windham Public Library in 2005, it was supposed to be a one-time, holiday community gathering. “Originally, we thought that we would have a tea party and that would be it,” Kelley said. “Just one.” The event’s popularity convinced Kelley and Parker […]

Hope for Carter Benefit Dance Put on your dancing shoes for Carter Doyle, 7-month-old son of Scott and Amanda Doyle who was diagnosed with a rare autoimmune disorder in December 2014. Donations to help with their expenses are urgently needed. The dance will be held from 7:30-11 p.m., Friday, March 27, at Spring Meadows, Route […]

In November of 1743, in anticipation of a war, Gov. Shirley of Massachusetts ordered the organization of three 50-men Snow-Shoe Companies in Massachusetts, which included Maine. These local soldiers were to hold themselves ready “at the shortest warning” against the enemy – the enemy being the French and Indians who fought with them. Shirley and […]

In November of 1743, in anticipation of a war, Gov. Shirley of Massachusetts ordered the organization of three 50-men Snow-Shoe Companies in Massachusetts, which included Maine. These local soldiers were to hold themselves ready “at the shortest warning” against the enemy – the enemy being the French and Indians who fought with them. Shirley and […]

Windham’s legislative delegation and the Maine Department of Corrections have made amends, following an outcry last month regarding a proposed 72-bed women’s re-entry facility on River Road. On Feb. 9, the department presented the Windham Planning Board a sketch plan for the $10 million, 24,000-square-foot building to be located on prison property. On Feb. 20, […]

SMCC dean’s list Southern Maine Community College in South Portland recently announced the fall semester’s dean’s list. Local students include: Bridgton: Michael Mageles. Casco: Miranda L. Cady, Michael Ferrell, Amanda M. Talbot, Craig Wilcox, Sonia A. Fernald, Tiffany M. Ridlon. Naples: Alyssa Curtis, Olivia Floyd, Maria Desmond, Lauren Thomas, Jake Dole, Brittany Hayes, Nina Morrison. […]

Happy spring! We all know the best way to survive winter is to keep a grateful attitude about it, and be thrilled for all of the skiers, snowmobilers, boarders and outdoor enthusiasts who embrace it. So, congratulations to all of them, because surely they had a stellar season and all of their prayers to Ullr, […]