A 54-year-old Windham man was arrested March 5 after he allegedly hit a police officer with his truck. John Boulanger, of 649 River Road, was arrested after Windham police officers responded at around 9:35 a.m. to a disturbance at 28 Depot St., where Boulanger and a resident of a nearby home were involved in a […]

A Sebago man shot by Cumberland County sheriff’s deputies in October was indicted March 6 for two counts of criminal threatening with a weapon. Deputies went to the house of Douglas Tenczar, 41, on Oct. 22 after three young women ages 15, 17, and 19, said a man had waved a handgun at them in […]

The members of the Muddy River Sno-Seekers Snowmobile Club in Naples would like to publicly thank all the landowners who allow snowmobile trails on their property. Without these landowners, snowmobiling would not be possible. Snowmobiling is a great way for people of all ages to get outdoors in the winter, it brings revenue into the […]

Maine Homestead Exemption Program If you are a Maine homeowner and have resided at the property for at least 12 months prior to April 1, you may be eligible for this state property tax relief program. Forms are being mailed to all new homeowners. If you have questions or have not yet received a form, […]

Weather Word of the Week Snow pellets: white, opaque and roughly round ice crystals between 2 and 5 mm in diameter that form in a cloud either from the sticking together of ice crystals or from the process of accretion. Friday Sunny, no precipitation High: 34 Low: 16 Saturday Sunny, no precipitation High: 39 Low: […]

Without the declines in revenue some towns are experiencing, Casco residents may see a decrease in the portion of their property tax going to the town this year. While Casco Town Manager David Morton said he wasn’t sure yet what the town side of the tax rate would be for the 2009-2010 fiscal year, he […]

Just part of Ida Wells Barnett’s storied life will be the subject of an informal lecture by Victoria Mares-Hershey to honor Women’s History Month Saturday, March 14, in Naples. The free talk will take place during the Community Cultural Celebration’s salute to Woman’s History Month at the Lake Region High School from 1-1:30 p.m. Seventy-four […]

Windham town officials are asking unions representing town employees to consider a wage freeze as they try to close a gap of roughly $1.5 million in the next budget. Town Manager Tony Plante has approached each of the three unions, representing police officers, paramedics, and public works employees, respectively, to gauge their willingness to forgo […]

Deborah McAfee, principal of Windham High School, announced today that Zachary Vary has been named a Commended Student in the 2009 National Merit Scholarship Program. A Letter of Commendation from the school and National Merit Scholarship Corporation, which conducts the program, will be presented by the principal to this scholastically talented senior. About 34,000 Commended […]

Local American Legion honors American Legion Post 128 member Donald Roy was recently honored by Edward Davis, Commander of the Maine Chapter of the Korean War Veterans Association. The award ceremony for the decorated Korean War Veteran was held Feb. 26 at the Post’s monthly meeting. Roy was awarded a Certificate of Appreciation signed by […]