Commercial development during the last 15 years has contributed heavily to groundwater contamination in North Windham, and the problem will continue to worsen unless the town takes action, including possibly constructing a sewer system, a hydrogeologist told the Town Council this week. Nitrates from the many septic systems in North Windham, where there is no […]

On Saturday, June 6, from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Bridgton Hospital will host its annual “Everyday in a Woman’s Life” Health Fair. This year’s presenting sponsor is Norway Savings Bank. According to Pamela Smith, director of hospital community relations and development, the fair aims to raise women’s awareness of their health-care needs in an […]

On Saturday, June 6, from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Bridgton Hospital will host its annual “Everyday in a Woman’s Life” Health Fair. This year’s presenting sponsor is Norway Savings Bank. According to Pamela Smith, director of hospital community relations and development, the fair aims to raise women’s awareness of their health-care needs in an […]

On Saturday, June 6, from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Bridgton Hospital will host its annual “Everyday in a Woman’s Life” Health Fair. This year’s presenting sponsor is Norway Savings Bank. According to Pamela Smith, director of hospital community relations and development, the fair aims to raise women’s awareness of their health-care needs in an […]

Hurricane Watch: Hurricane conditions are possible within 36-48 hours within the watch area. Friday Mostly sunny, no precipitation 70/47 Saturday Mostly cloudy, 30 percent chance of rain 69/48 Sunday Mostly sunny 69/46

One thing’s for sure, I wouldn’t want to be the harbormaster at the newly revamped Standish Boat Launch. The poor guy is going to have one rough summer. Since the opening of the new parking lot a couple weeks ago, keeping the peace will be even harder for whoever supervises the boat trailer parking lot. […]

Baby, you’re the best Some people just make the world a better place. Anyone who knows the radiant, always-smiling ray of sunshine that is Denise Morin knows she lives to make other people happy. Her work with the nonprofit therapeutic massage program Connected Touch has brought love and comfort to many local children and adults […]

A Gray man was seriously injured last night when his car crashed into a tree on the Gloucester Hill Road in New Gloucester. Eric Bruns, 28, suffered internal and head injuries after his car left the road and hit a tree at around 9:30 Sunday night. He had to be removed from his vehicle by […]

Business Expo at Summerfest The Windham Economic Development Corporation’s Board of Directors has agreed to sponsor the first Lakes Region Business Expo at Windham’s Summerfest celebration on June 20. “The Business Expo is a way for local business people to support this community event while at the same time providing an opportunity for them to […]

The Windham Town Council is reviewing a new fire code that would require sprinkler systems be installed in all new residential or commercial buildings, an idea that is now being considered by other communities in southern Maine. It is a rule that is long overdue, said Council Chairwoman Carol Waig, who feels that sprinklers could […]