The following students graduated from Saint Joseph’s College in Standish May 10. Bridgton – Ian Harmon Casco – Adam Richardson Gray – Tricia Berry Naples – Nathaniel Bacon Amanda Doherty New Gloucester – Brendan Dyer Raymond – James Murphy Nicole DeCesere Standish – Naomi Anderson Windham – Stephanie Ashley Jyoti Goodwin Samantha Hachey Katherine Wasowski […]

As a Windham citizen, I am writing in support of Will Blanchard and Lane Hiltunen in their quests to gain seats on the Windham Town Council. As a taxpayer, I get gravely dismayed when I hear ostensibly earnest agendas and desires from candidates, and then see little to no results at the end of their […]

A vote Tuesday by the Standish Town Council against re-appointing the town’s director of public safety stunned both the director and councilors who voted in favor of his re-appointment. Martin Jordan, who has been the Standish public safety director since January 2005, received a call from Standish Town Manager Gordon Billington after the meeting Tuesday […]

Next Tuesday, June 10, is the primary election. As residents of the state with the 48th worst economy, and second highest tax burden, election day is our only chance to make a choice, and be heard by those who would legislate and set policy in this state and nation. The big race on June 10 […]

Three candidates are hoping to fill the last year of Joan Gardner’s term as Bridgton selectwoman, which she vacated in March. They are Robert McHatton, 65, currently a selectman; Douglas Taft, 64; and Wayne Warner Sr., 71, vice chairman of the School Administrative District 61 School Board. McHatton, whose three-year term is expiring, decided to […]

Photo by Nathan Tsukroff Gray-New Gloucester Adult Education held its graduation ceremony May 29 at Newbegin Hall. Graduates at the ceremony were, front row, Alisha Jordan, Eric Mason, Gard Griffin Jr., Sierra Densmore, Venessa Bernier, Tony Massey, back row, Michele James, Frank Catrett, Corey Cushman, Rick Penniman, Kourtney McBreairty, Kendra Wilson, Melissa Cole and Phil […]

Bridgton residents will make decisions on the town budget, ordinances and municipal officials next week with an election on Tuesday and the annual town meeting on Wednesday. On Tuesday, voting for municipal officials and on six referendums will take place at the town hall from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. On Wednesday, residents will discuss […]

A closer look Gateway Family Literacy Program in Windham Enrollment, 2007-08: 12 parents, 23 kids Eligibility: Parents of kids 8 years old and younger enrolled in a G.E.D. or college preparatory program. How to enroll: Call Cathy Paglio, Windham Adult Education, at 892-1819. The grant funding the program has run out, but there will be […]

The Rufus Porter Museum officially opened for its fourth season on Tuesday, June 3. Because of the anticipated high volume of visitors, the museum has added to its volunteer docents a staff assistant and three student interns. The Museum’s internship program provides college juniors and seniors, recent graduates, graduate students, and beginning museum professionals with […]

The field of candidates to fill the 1st District Congressional seat Rep. Tom Allen will leave as he runs against Sen. Susan Collins offers voters clear choices in personalities and philosophies. When voting in the June 10 primary election, district residents would be well served by choosing Democrat Chellie Pingree and Republican Dean Scontras. The […]