A walk in the woods It must be true what they say about time flying the older you get. Where did winter go? I know it has been cold and snowy, but after last year’s endless blizzard this season has been a walk in the park. And speaking of parks … Bridgton is a lovely […]

During the Pax Americana of the 1990s, most older Americans had absolutely nothing in common with their children and grandchildren. Beyond family ties, there was little that one generation could understand of the other. For good or bad, thanks to recent world events, that’s no longer the case. Potential destruction is one common bond. Older […]

During the Pax Americana of the 1990s, most older Americans had absolutely nothing in common with their children and grandchildren. Beyond family ties, there was little that one generation could understand of the other. For good or bad, thanks to recent world events, that’s no longer the case. Potential destruction is one common bond. Older […]

Seniors, age 60 or older with individual incomes below $20,036 (individual) and $26,995 (couples) are eligible to receive $50 of free fresh locally grown fruits and vegetables this coming season through the Maine Senior FarmShare Program. Over 17,000 seniors and 140 farmers statewide will be participating in 2009. To find a participating farm near them, […]

Seniors, age 60 or older with individual incomes below $20,036 (individual) and $26,995 (couples) are eligible to receive $50 of free fresh locally grown fruits and vegetables this coming season through the Maine Senior FarmShare Program. Over 17,000 seniors and 140 farmers statewide will be participating in 2009. To find a participating farm near them, […]

A Windham man was arrested this weekend following allegations of domestic violence. Nicholas R. Leone, 26, of 12 Bates Lane was arrested just after 10 p.m. Saturday night after Windham police were called to his house to deal with an intoxicated male. While the police were on their way to his home, Leone left in […]

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, […]

The Standish town manager has proposed a budget that includes cutting town employees back to a four-day work week and slashing money for town services and contributions to social service agencies. Town Manager Gordon Billington said the cuts in the $5.7 million budget are necessary to make up for a $1.5 million decline in revenues […]

Hoping to fill a hole in community services caused by a growing demand for food assistance, the Congregational Church of Gray is opening a food pantry. The pantry will be housed in the Parish House, behind McDonald’s in the heart of Gray Village, and will be open the first and third Friday of the month […]

A 23-year-old man, most recently of Bethel and Windham, has been charged with murder in the Feb. 20 death of Scott Libby of Raymond, whose body was found in his car along the train tracks in Bethel. Agostino Samson was arrested without incident just after noon Wednesday at his grandparents’ house in Windham, said Lt. […]