WINDHAM – The Windham-Raymond RSU 14 School Board voted Wednesday night to keep Jordan Small Middle School open, rejecting a cost-saving proposal that upset many Raymond residents. While the final vote was overwhelmingly against the school closing proposal, with Mike Duffy of Windham the lone ‘yes’ vote, the difference in closing the beloved middle school […]

WINDHAM – With Bushmaster Firearm’s sudden announcement last week that it will close March 31 and lay off 73 employees in the process, the property’s owner, state and local leaders are scrambling to replace one of Windham’s best-known and most successful companies. Dick Dyke, the former owner of Bushmaster who bought it out of bankruptcy […]

WINDHAM – With Bushmaster Firearm’s sudden announcement last week that it will close March 31 and lay off 73 employees in the process, the property’s owner, state and local leaders are scrambling to replace one of Windham’s best-known and most successful companies. Dick Dyke, the former owner of Bushmaster who bought it out of bankruptcy […]

Many years ago, I was in the reading mood for books by and about Maine. At the time, I read almost everything written by Ruth Moore, one of many excellent Maine writers – and now that I think about it, I might get out of the mystery/investigative reporting arena and go back to reading Maine […]

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas. Main Street is lined with wreaths, I sprung for new X-C skis, and Shawnee Peak has been cranking out snow all week. I’m keeping my fingers crossed for a wild winter; we deserve it after last year’s rainout. Lots of snow brings lots of skiers, snowmobilers, mushers […]

BRIDGTON – After more than a month on the run, John Fox, 31, of New Gloucester, was apprehended without incident at the Bridgton Dunkin Donuts Wednesday at noon by a deputy from the Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office. Fox, who eluded police capture Nov. 5, is charged with two arrest warrants from the November incident, including […]

BRIDGTON – After more than a month on the run, John Fox, 31, of New Gloucester, was apprehended without incident at the Bridgton Dunkin Donuts Wednesday at noon by a deputy from the Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office. Fox, who eluded police capture Nov. 5, is charged with two arrest warrants from the November incident, including […]

BRIDGTON – After more than a month on the run, John Fox, 31, of New Gloucester, was apprehended without incident at the Bridgton Dunkin Donuts Wednesday at noon by a deputy from the Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office. Fox, who eluded police capture Nov. 5, is charged with two arrest warrants from the November incident, including […]

CASCO – However, selectmen and residents continue to argue over Town Manager David Morton’s handling of the general assistance program, and the residents who initiated the complaint are unsatisfied with the state’s review. CASCO – The Maine Department of Health and Human Services has found that Casco’s general assistance program is in compliance with state […]

It’s blustery and cold in Windham, a sneak preview of things to come. This winter promises to be a tough one for many in our town. Before we settle into our winter comfort zone, whether that be in Florida or a corner of our living room, take a break and attend one of the many […]