Experts doubt a forum and venue for the five’s trial will be announced before Election Day.

Maine’s DEP is reviewing a nonprofit’s new proposal to power a historic sawmill on the Crooked River.

PORTLAND Admitted ‘time bomb’ charged with indecency A Portland man who gained notoriety for telling a judge he was a “time bomb” was arrested again this week on charges of indecent conduct and refusal to submit to arrest. Portland police arrested Norman Dickinson, 42, after he allegedly exposed himself on the Western Promenade at 7:30 […]

David Ortiz’s grand slam in the ninth isn’t enough as the Sox open a homestand with a loss.

Casting call All young, aspiring actors are encouraged to report to a casting call at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 3, for this year’s library presentation tentatively titled “The Elements,” by playwright Tim Terranova. The play’s main characters are named after the four classic elements: Earth, Wind, Water and Fire. Library Director Suzan Hawkins said, “All […]

Thrift Shop sale North Windham Union Church Thrift Shop is holding a $5 per bag sale on clothes and shoes from Aug. 4 through Aug. 14. Hours are Wednesday and Thursday 1-3 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. until noon. The shop is at 723 Roosevelt Trail. Food drive Windham Food Pantry is in dire straits. This […]

(To list an event in this calendar, please e-mail info to jbalentine@keepmecurrent.com) July 29-31: Casco Days, events take place on Casco town green. FMI, www.cascodays.com. Thursday, July 29 events: Midway opens at 6 p.m.; Fireworks at 10 p.m. Friday, July 30 events: Chicken BBQ at 5 p.m.; Jerks of Grass bluegrass band at 5:30 p.m.; […]

(To list an event in this calendar, please e-mail info to jbalentine@keepmecurrent.com) July 29-31: Casco Days, events take place on Casco town green. FMI, www.cascodays.com. Thursday, July 29 events: Midway opens at 6 p.m.; Fireworks at 10 p.m. Friday, July 30 events: Chicken BBQ at 5 p.m.; Jerks of Grass bluegrass band at 5:30 p.m.; […]

Nice weather Could we have asked for a more glorious July to be in Bridgton? With sunny, hot days and a lake in every direction to jump in when the heat was on…to paraphrase Anthony Bourdain, “If God created a more beautiful place he kept it for himself.” I hope you or one of your […]

Unlike situations elsewhere, local standards and people’s rights were both upheld.