WINDHAM – The Windham hunter who fatally shot a Sebago hunter in early November was indicted by a Cumberland County grand jury on a manslaughter charge last week. William Briggs, 61, of Highland Cliff Road, was hunting in Sebago about a half-mile from Hogfat Hill Road when he shot 46-year-old Peter Kolofsky, who was wearing […]

WINDHAM – Windham will be open to the sale and use of fireworks following action Tuesday by the Town Council. The vote, which in effect allowed the statewide law legalizing some kinds of fireworks to apply within Windham town limits, was 4-2, with Councilors Kevin Call and David Nadeau against the proposal. The new state […]

WINDHAM – Windham will be open to the sale and use of fireworks following action Tuesday by the Town Council. The vote, which in effect allowed the statewide law legalizing some kinds of fireworks to apply within Windham town limits, was 4-2, with Councilors Kevin Call and David Nadeau against the proposal. The new state […]

Vacation fun On Tuesday, Feb. 21, come to the Gray Public Library for a fun evening when the Poland Stage Troupe stops by to perform “The Complete Works of Wm. Shakespeare, Abridged.” Perfect for all ages, this event is free and open to all. On Wednesday, Feb. 22, there will be a showing of the […]

Dr. Seuss Night It is that time of year again; the Raymond Village Library is hosting its annual Dr. Seuss Party on Friday, March 2 at 6:30 p.m. Each year, children of all ages and their parents gather to celebrate the great wordsmith’s birthday and because it has become so popular, the event will be […]

LAKES REGION – Old Man Winter hasn’t been as ornery as usual this year, and the mild temps have played havoc with Lakes Region area winter events. This weekend, for example, was supposed to play host to the 12th annual Sebago Lake Rotary Ice Fishing Derby. However, with little ice on Sebago, the derby was […]

WINDHAM – The Windham Community Garden spiced things up on Saturday with their second annual Great Chili Challenge, won by Bon Appetit, the food service provider at Saint Joseph’s College in Standish. The event, held at the North Windham Union Church on Route 302, featured chili prepared by local chefs, restaurants and community residents. “It […]

Valentine’s Day is almost here, reflected in several activities and events going on in the Lakes Region. How did this holiday begin? There were at least 14 martyred saints of ancient Rome named Valentinus. Little is known of the Saint Valentine whose feast day is Feb. 14 – the day he was buried in Rome. […]

Valentine’s Day is almost here, reflected in several activities and events going on in the Lakes Region. How did this holiday begin? There were at least 14 martyred saints of ancient Rome named Valentinus. Little is known of the Saint Valentine whose feast day is Feb. 14 – the day he was buried in Rome. […]

Valentine’s Day is almost here, reflected in several activities and events going on in the Lakes Region. How did this holiday begin? There were at least 14 martyred saints of ancient Rome named Valentinus. Little is known of the Saint Valentine whose feast day is Feb. 14 – the day he was buried in Rome. […]