RAYMOND – Initially hired as a Raymond town secretary on Jan. 16, 1989, Louise Lester became deputy clerk in 1996, and town clerk in 2001. Now, Lester plans to relax. On June 30, she will retire, and that same day, fly to Montana for 10 days of sightseeing, as well as some time on a […]

RAYMOND – Initially hired as a Raymond town secretary on Jan. 16, 1989, Louise Lester became deputy clerk in 1996, and town clerk in 2001. Now, Lester plans to relax. On June 30, she will retire, and that same day, fly to Montana for 10 days of sightseeing, as well as some time on a […]

WINDHAM – The Maine Department of Labor has waived a $2,800 fine on the town of Windham, after finding that the municipality had remedied a variety of workplace safety violations discovered during a December inspection. Following an unannounced inspection on Dec. 2, the state fined Windham, citing workplace conditions including inadequate or incomplete employee training […]

STANDISH – On Saturday, May 10, Saint Joseph’s College in Standish held its 101st Commencement. This year, the college recognized the accomplishments of 564 graduates: 202 from its on-campus programs and 362 from its online programs. Special guests included Bishop Robert P. Deeley, the 12th bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Portland, and three […]

Founded by two sets of brothers born in Berwick, the Portland-based coffee business is expanding.

An attorney for Karl Kittredge tells the Maine Supreme Judicial Court that his client’s statements to police should have been suppressed during his trial.

A study finds little backup that test results are a good way to evaluate teachers, but many states do it.

That includes the possibility of a military operation with foreign help against the Boko Haram militants.

Several adults and youth were arrested in Windham this weekend following an underage drinking party following a prom. According to Windham police Sgt. William Andrew, in anticipation of prom weekend for Windham and many area communities, the Windham Police Department and Windham High School, through their work with a community collaborative to address drug and […]

Several adults and youth were arrested in Windham this weekend following an underage drinking party following a prom. According to Windham police Sgt. William Andrew, in anticipation of prom weekend for Windham and many area communities, the Windham Police Department and Windham High School, through their work with a community collaborative to address drug and […]