On parents weekend in the Lakes Region, which took place during the last two weekends, the families of summer campers from across the country and the world descend upon the area, pumping dollars into local hotels, restaurants and more. Every year, it is the most visible manifestation of a century-long tradition that, to this day, […]

On parents weekend in the Lakes Region, which took place during the last two weekends, the families of summer campers from across the country and the world descend upon the area, pumping dollars into local hotels, restaurants and more. Every year, it is the most visible manifestation of a century-long tradition that, to this day, […]

Maine Softball Champions The Rayham Mayhem is a Raymond Little League team comprised of seven Raymond students and five Windham students who have worked together to become the 2014 Maine State Champions in the Juniors Softball League. They will be representing Maine in the Junior League Regional Championship in West Haven, Conn., the weekend of […]

Maine Softball Champions The Rayham Mayhem is a Raymond Little League team comprised of seven Raymond students and five Windham students who have worked together to become the 2014 Maine State Champions in the Juniors Softball League. They will be representing Maine in the Junior League Regional Championship in West Haven, Conn., the weekend of […]

An elderly Portland man survived a medical crisis last week that left him incapacitated for two days along Casco’s Meadow Brook. According to the Maine Warden Service, David Crocker, 86, drove his truck to Meadow Brook along Route 121 on Monday, July 21, to go fishing. After suffering “a severe medical event,” Crocker lost consciousness […]

WINDHAM – Last August, Adam Davis, 27, of Windham cheered on his wife, Katie Davis, 27, at the TD Beach to Beacon 10K in Cape Elizabeth. Ten days later, he shipped off to Afghanistan with the 133rd Engineer Battalion. On Saturday morning, the young couple, who married in August 2012 and have known each other […]

WINDHAM – At a July 22 joint training session for the Windham Town Council and Planning Board, tensions boiled over between members of the two bodies as they discussed a March 24 incident relating to an eminent domain issue on Sabbady Point Road. At Tuesday’s meeting, Councilor Donna Chapman traded barbs with brothers Ryan and […]

Yard Sale Leftovers A few days ago I visited Windham’s Clothes Closet, a place where anyone can find good, clean clothing – some brand new. This service and the clothing is all free. Donations are welcome – but only clothing. The two ladies who volunteer here are busy for the few hours they are open […]

LIMINGTON – On Monday, while a tornado touched down in Limington, a male teenager was rushed to Bridgton Hospital, where it was determined he was unharmed, after being struck by lightning at a Naples campground. According to Andrew Van Der Zee, co-owner of the Four Seasons Camping Area on Route 302, lightning struck a tree […]

Standish Fire/EMS Awards Saint Joseph’s College was the setting in June for the Standish Fire/EMS Annual Banquet, where the awards for the 2013 response year were given out. Brent Libby, chief of Standish Public Safety, emphasized how much time and dedication that the following people put into providing our community with emergency response coverage. Standish […]