STANDISH – Standish native Seth McLaughlin has been busy rising through the journalism ranks over the last decade. As a reporter for The Washington Times, a daily newspaper based in Washington, D.C., the 34-year-old McLaughlin has been following the Republican presidential candidates as they stump around the country hoping to become the nominee, a process […]

WINDHAM – At last year’s inaugural “Dancing with the Staff” competition at Windham High School, alter egos were on prime display, encouraged by a roomful of students and community members enjoying a side of their teachers and administrators that usually remains hidden. This year’s competition, which features eight teams of two staff members each representing […]

STANDISH – Standish officials this week say they were shocked when an internal investigation into a municipal fuel account revealed a longtime and trusted dispatcher is suspected of stealing fuel for his personal vehicle. In late December, the Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office charged William W. Rice, 49, of 22 Richville Road, Standish, with misdemeanor theft […]

RAYMOND – Florence Chambers of Raymond, who teaches mathematics at Southern Maine Community College in South Portland, recently won a national teacher award. Chambers has worked in education for 43 years, half of which has been spent in the community college system. For he last 11 years, the mathematics professor has called Raymond home and […]

RAYMOND – In the more than 20 years that Downeast Sharpening has done business at the corner of Main Street and Route 302 in Raymond, owner Glen Gisel has never had anyone steal a piece of equipment from his shop. That was the case until Wednesday, Dec. 21, when the streak of good fortune came […]

That’s a-nice Cub Scout Pack 86 will be having a spaghetti dinner featuring spaghetti, meatballs, salad, bread, beverage and homemade desserts on Saturday, Jan. 7, from 5 to 6:30 p.m. at the Gray American Legion Hall on Route 100. The cost for this great meal is $6 per person or $20 for a family of […]

Dipping for Olympians Once again, Team Raymond took the plunge and participated in the 24th annual Special Olympics Lobster Dip which was held on New Year’s Day at Old Orchard Beach. Dippers were treated to a gorgeous 44 degree sunny day to make the icy 45 degree water temperature just a bit less painful. This […]

Free clothing Windham Food Pantry/Clothes Closet has received many donations of used clothing for children, men and women of all ages. The hours have been expanded to Monday and Tuesday from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. and all other days by appointment. If you wish to take advantage of the free clothing available, please call […]

WINDHAM – Three former councilors have applied to fill a seat on the Windham Town Council left vacant following the death of former Vice Chairman Peter Busque in late September. Peter Anania, Carol Waig and Kaile Warren submitted applications by the council-imposed deadline of Wednesday, Jan. 4. The council will now review the applications and […]