RAYMOND – Much to the delight of those who planted them, the sugar peas and early lettuce are ready to harvest, and the crops planted a month ago are beginning to sprout, all positive signs for the many gardeners who have worked tirelessly to keep bugs at bay and crops watered at the blossoming Raymond […]

There is great hope from its members and leaders that this summer will be an unprecedented time of renewal for the Raymond Village Community Church. The pastor is heading off for a four-month sabbatical, and the 100-member congregation will use the time she is away to deepen its spiritual growth, as well. While the two […]

WINDHAM – At first glance, The Grotto and Seavey’s Appliance seem to have little in common, except that they are both located in Windham. The Grotto, a restaurant owned by Derek and Lori Cunningham, moved into the former site of Mangino’s on Route 302 three years ago. Seavey’s, on the other hand, has been in […]

WINDHAM – At first glance, The Grotto and Seavey’s Appliance seem to have little in common, except that they are both located in Windham. The Grotto, a restaurant owned by Derek and Lori Cunningham, moved into the former site of Mangino’s on Route 302 three years ago. Seavey’s, on the other hand, has been in […]

Auditions Windham Center Stage Theater is holding open call auditions for children in grades 3-8 (range) for “Suessical”, on Thursday, June 23 from 5-8 p.m. in the Windham High School Chorus room. Casting will be held for six or seven roles for Who’s and Jo Jo. Please go to the website, www.windhamtheater.org for more information […]

WINDHAM – A team of landscapers will spend part of Sunday working to revive a garden at Windham High School dedicated to Raymond landscaper Scott Libby, who was killed in 2009 at the age of 25. The horseshoe-shaped garden near the Windham Performing Arts Center entrance to the school has grown in since being planted […]

Yard sale ?to help horses Open Gates Equine Rescue in New Gloucester is hosting a multi-family yard sale July 2 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 8 Brown St. in Gray (First Congregational Church Parish Hall) right beside McDonald’s. Many household items for sale, including some estate items. This yard-sale will be held outside […]

PORTLAND – Taking the podium at Windham High School’s graduation Sunday, Christopher Frost, the class of 2011 vice president, set the tone for a ceremony that marked the end of one era for the students, and the beginning of another. “We’re truly ready to take on the world,” Frost told the crowd at the Cumberland […]

STANDISH – It’s been a busy spring for Sydney Gillingham of Standish. The George E. Jack School fourth-grader has helped save a life, run a nonprofit business, and received a standing ovation from the Maine House of Representatives. Oh, and she celebrated a milestone birthday. Just a few days ago the Royal Pines resident turned […]

STANDISH – It’s been a busy spring for Sydney Gillingham of Standish. The George E. Jack School fourth-grader has helped save a life, run a nonprofit business, and received a standing ovation from the Maine House of Representatives. Oh, and she celebrated a milestone birthday. Just a few days ago the Royal Pines resident turned […]