CASCO – In an era where access to outdoor recreation areas is limited and towns deal with encroaching suburban growth, the 5,000 wooded acres on private lumber company land in Casco is seen as a boon for outdoors enthusiasts. Now, new trail signs and kiosks being unveiled this week will make using the trails a […]

WINDHAM – Windham residents are far surpassing neighboring communities by recycling at rates approaching 50 percent. While the rate has been slowly ticking upward since 2006, recently released figures show December’s rate hit 49.5 percent. Last year’s overall recycling rate of 42 percent is higher than the previous five years, earning Windham one of the […]

WINDHAM – Windham residents are far surpassing neighboring communities by recycling at rates approaching 50 percent. While the rate has been slowly ticking upward since 2006, recently released figures show December’s rate hit 49.5 percent. Last year’s overall recycling rate of 42 percent is higher than the previous five years, earning Windham one of the […]

WINDHAM – Windham residents are far surpassing neighboring communities by recycling at rates approaching 50 percent. While the rate has been slowly ticking upward since 2006, recently released figures show December’s rate hit 49.5 percent. Last year’s overall recycling rate of 42 percent is higher than the previous five years, earning Windham one of the […]

WINDHAM – Windham residents are far surpassing neighboring communities by recycling at rates approaching 50 percent. While the rate has been slowly ticking upward since 2006, recently released figures show December’s rate hit 49.5 percent. Last year’s overall recycling rate of 42 percent is higher than the previous five years, earning Windham one of the […]

STANDISH – After 20 years of failed proposals aiming to create a beach on Sebago Lake for Standish residents, the previously illusive prospect may be closer to reality. Twice in the past – in 1992 and again in 2002 – beach proposals were raised by the Portland Water District in which beach access was traded […]

GRAY – Thanks to the fundraising efforts of the Friends of the Maine Wildlife Park, the two cougars at the park now live in a modern, new enclosure meant to improve both the cougars’ and visitors’ experience. The 3,500-square-foot exhibit offers visitors to the Maine Wildlife Park, on Route 26 in Gray, an unobstructed view, […]

May 11 deadline for alumni The Windham High School Alumni Association will meet and hold its 101st annual banquet on Saturday, May 19, at the Middle School cafeteria. Doors open at 4 p.m. and dinner will be served at 6 p.m. The cost is $10 and you can pay your dues or sign up when […]

Casco Bay Tummlers at The Village Coffeehouse The Casco Bay Tummlers, based in Portland, have been performing klezmer music since 1988. The band’s repertoire is versatile, ranging from original music to traditional dances and Yiddish theater and ghetto songs – all with original arrangements. They will perform at the May 5 New Gloucester Village Coffeehouse […]

Naples Main Street Update Come join the celebration on Friday, May 18,, at 1 p.m. for the long awaited New Causeway Bridge Opening. The old bridge was built in 1954, and the new bridge of 2012 depicts a new era with an arch and attractive stone front that spans the length of the bridge. As […]