Casco Public Library’s book sale will begin Sunday, July 5, at 10 a.m. There will be a large collection of first editions, Maine history, rare and collectible books as well as signed copies. We are still accepting donations so remember us when you are spring cleaning. The library also has an ongoing bottle drive to […]

Raymond Superintendent Sandra Caldwell will take on a new position in the Windham-Raymond School Department, one that will have her helping to align curriculum and mentor new faculty, among other duties. The Windham-Raymond School Board voted last night to name Caldwell as director of teacher and program development, a new position created by Caldwell and […]

It’s been said that, “You are what you eat.” Your vegetables are what they grow in, literally. Soil building is fundamental to a healthy garden and healthy vegetables. In addition to sunlight and water, plants need three basic elements: Nitrogen, Phosphorus, and Potassium. . Humus or decomposed plant matter provides a ‘sponge’ that holds the […]

In a move that’s about a generation overdue, the town of Gray is reconsidering its use of the annual town meeting. Gray, not unlike other towns in the Lakes Region with a board of selectmen or town council, has seen a severe lack of participation in recent years at the fabled town meeting. In fact, […]

Students with asterisks (*) achieved high honors Sixth grade Aguilar, Sergio J; Albano, Joseph M; *Aldrich, Madison D; Alpern,Zachary T; Arsenault, Brendan P; Austin, Kyrie E; Baker,Gwen D; Barankevich, Michail V; Benson,Anthony R; *Bernier,Jennifer C; Black, Derek M; Bland, Jonathan; Bowen,Hunter; *Brady, Emily V; Burke, Tyler C; *Burrage, Mya; *Butts, Jackson S; Card, Bailey; *Cobb, […]

At the State House, signs of increased precautions against the H1N1 swine flu are everywhere – from new hand sanitizing stations set up in heavily trafficked public areas to posters instructing people to cover their coughs, and the almost daily e-mail updates I receive from the Maine Centers for Disease Control. However, when I started […]

Gray: Parade starts at the Russell School at 11 a.m., with line-up at 10:30. Parade stops at Stimson Hall, where there will be a ceremony, then continues to the American Legion Hall on Route 100 for refreshments. New Gloucester: Parade from AMVETS Hall on Route 100 to Memorial School begins at 9 a.m. Ceremony begins […]

Weather Word of the Week Condensation Level: The level above the surface marking the base of a cumuliform cloud. Friday Partly cloudy, 30 percent chance of showers High: 74 Low: 44 Saturday Clear to partly cloudy High: 62 Low: 41 Sunday Mostly sunny High: 68 Low: 41

Weather Word of the Week Condensation Level: The level above the surface marking the base of a cumuliform cloud. Friday Partly cloudy, 30 percent chance of showers High: 74 Low: 44 Saturday Clear to partly cloudy High: 62 Low: 41 Sunday Mostly sunny High: 68 Low: 41

Budget talks The Windham Town Council will hold a public hearing Tuesday, May 26, at the Council Chambers to hear comment on the 2009-10 municipal budget. The town meeting is scheduled for June 13. Veteran news Veterans seeking employment will be able to find help and support at a June 12 job fair at the […]