WINDHAM–Residents surrounding Windham Town Councilor Peter Busque’s quarry on Nash Road in Windham heard further details of his plan to mine rock deep below the water table. Busque has submitted an application to the Maine Department of Environmental Protection for two variances to state law regarding external drainage and excavation below the water table. The […]

RAYMOND–A free half-day training session is being held Sunday, July 11 in Raymond to train the public in monitoring and mapping invasive aquatic plants. Enrollment is still open for the training, which starts at 8 a.m. in the Jordan River in Raymond near Panther Run Marina. According to one of the organizers of the event, […]

RAYMOND–A free half-day training session is being held Sunday, July 11 in Raymond to train the public in monitoring and mapping invasive aquatic plants. Enrollment is still open for the training, which starts at 8 a.m. in the Jordan River in Raymond near Panther Run Marina. According to one of the organizers of the event, […]

Drive-in supper Are you tired of the everyday church supper and long for something more exciting than beans? The Raymond Village Community Church on Main Street invites you to join them for a new and fun evening as they celebrate summer. They are hosting a church supper “drive-in” style on Saturday, July 17, from 4:30-6 […]

NEWCASTLE Salad Days will benefitWatershed’s programs The 16th annual Salad Days will take place at Watershed Center for the Ceramic Arts from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday. The fundraising event draws up to 500 visitors for an afternoon of local food, ceramics, kids’ interactive projects, music and a pottery sale. Admission is $30, but […]

Celebrate the Fourth Join the New Gloucester Community Market to celebrate July 4 with live music, a barbecue and community potluck from 12-1 p.m. The market is open Sundays 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and is located on Route 100 in the Amvet parking lot, New Gloucester. For more information, see www.newgloucestergardens.com or call 926-5919. […]

Celebrate the Fourth Join the New Gloucester Community Market to celebrate July 4 with live music, a barbecue and community potluck from 12-1 p.m. The market is open Sundays 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and is located on Route 100 in the Amvet parking lot, New Gloucester. For more information, see www.newgloucestergardens.com or call 926-5919. […]

Summer concert series “The Today Show” isn’t the only source for great summer concerts. Every Sunday from 6-7 p.m., head on down to the Village Green for a relaxing evening of entertainment. July 4 brings us Darla Dee and Just Jammin’. On July 11, check out the Highland String Trio. Fourth fun! Naples is always […]

Community news It has been such a busy time these past few weeks. On Monday night when I went to the Food Pantry, there was quite a line and Madeline Roberts, who is in charge, told me there were 79 families that night! I don’t think the economy improvement has reached all corners of Windham […]

CASCO–Mary Fernandes first gained attention in March after video surfaced of her demanding Barbara York’s resignation from the Casco Board of Selectmen over racist e-mails forwarded by York. Now, the Quaker Ridge Road resident may get attention of a historic nature – she is likely Maine’s first black selectwoman. According to “Maine’s Visible Black History,” […]