Fun on the slopes I have had the great fortune to work as a volunteer in the schools and town over the years. I have chaperoned countless events and I have especially enjoyed the time I have spent with the Raymond Recreation ski program. Each week, the bus takes students to Shawnee Peak, where they […]

As Scott Libby’s friends and family struggled to come to grips with his sudden death this week, a long-time acquaintance was arrested and charged with the murder of the popular, 25-year-old Raymond man. Agostino Samson, 23, most recently of Bethel and Windham, was arrested just after noon on Tuesday at his grandparents’ house in Windham, […]

As Scott Libby’s friends and family struggled to come to grips with his sudden death this week, a long-time acquaintance was arrested and charged with the murder of the popular, 25-year-old Raymond man. Agostino Samson, 23, most recently of Bethel and Windham, was arrested just after noon on Tuesday at his grandparents’ house in Windham, […]

Is it possible to tax stupidity? If so, Maine could generate enough revenue to eliminate the income tax, the property tax, the excise tax, the inheritance tax and the sales tax on everything except male enhancement products sold on TV. Which is already a tax on stupidity. But there are plenty of other instances of […]

After learning about and measuring historic buildings in downtown Bridgton, 17-year-old Ben Elliott said he will look at his hometown differently. Though he has lived in Bridgton for most of his life, Elliott said he didn’t realize how old some of the downtown buildings were. “Being hands on, you get a better feeling of how […]

Your stamping will keep horses stomping Open Gates Equine Rescue in New Gloucester is teaming up with Close To My Heart and Inspire Me to host an all-day crop (that’s scrapbooking for us newbies). Welcome veteran scrappers and newcomers alike to join us Saturday, March 21, from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., at the First […]

Heeding public opposition to a proposal to send some Naples children to elementary schools in Sebago and Bridgton, school officials are proposing an alternative plan to keep Naples and Casco students at Songo Locks School. The School Administrative District 61 facilities committee and superintendent reported back to the school board Wednesday on the results of […]

Over 150 dancers from all over Maine will unite this month for evening of tap, ballet, jazz, lyrical, hip hop and modern dance performances to benefit the Autism Society of Maine. The Dance for Autism, sponsored by Studio for the Living Arts DanceCenter in Gray, will be held Saturday, March 21 at 7 p.m. at […]

Windham Town Manager Tony Plante wants to know what the town is willing to do without. After paring down plans for capital equipment purchases and road repairs and eliminating through attrition two positions – one at the library and one at public works – he is still facing a $218,000 gap in his proposed budget. […]

Police have charged a Bridgton man who reported his car stolen with making a false report to police. John Brill of 5 Garden Way called the Bridgton Police at 7 a.m. Friday to report his 2006 Ford Mustang had been stolen from his driveway during the night. According to police, Brill told Officer Phillip Jones […]