Thomas J. Beckmann was identified Wednesday as the driver of a sport utility vehicle that died in a fiery crash Tuesday on Route 26 in New Gloucester. Now Maine State Police are investigating whether the collision with a commercial box truck that killed Beckmann was one he caused deliberately. Beckmann, whose body was burned beyond […]

Thomas J. Beckmann was identified Wednesday as the driver of a sport utility vehicle that died in a fiery crash Tuesday on Route 26 in New Gloucester. Now Maine State Police are investigating whether the collision with a commercial box truck that killed Beckmann was one he caused deliberately. Beckmann, whose body was burned beyond […]

I’m so glad Windham’s cable TV is up and on air again. Good job, folks! I especially like the weather scroll. And to another department, public works, I’m not happy about the mailbox getting crushed and buried, but I’m awfully glad the road is bare and dry. I can deal with the mailbox. And the […]

Senior meals are available at Unity Gardens on Route 115 in North Windham. For reservations or information, call Southern Maine Agency on Aging at 396-6500. Friday, Feb. 8 Chicken Stir Fry, Vegetables in Stir Fry, Lima Beans, Steamed Rice, Fresh Orange, Margarine Alt. Salisbury Patty Monday, Feb. 11 Beef Potato Casserole, Steamed Spinach, Glazed Carrots, […]

The Windham Child Care Providers will be sponsoring a workshop “Bullying Prevention in Early Childhood,” Thursday, March 6, at 7 p.m. at the Windham Public Library. The guest speaker will be Chuck Saufler, lead trainer for bullying education at the Maine Law and Civics Education Program, University of Maine School of Law. The workshop is […]

Editor, As the saying goes, “all politics are local.” I would like to voice my support of Windham Councilor Kaile Warren. The ability to listen to constituents and then attempt to broker change is a necessary trait in an elected town official. In his first term, he has exhibited a zeal that has not been […]

“When you come to the fork in the road, take it.” – Yogi Berra. Lane/Tommy: Have we arrived at the fork in the road with our economic and political futures? If so, which fork will we take, the left or the right? Will our economy come out of the doldrums or will it, as many […]

Editor, This letter is in response to Windham Town Councilor Elizabeth Wisecup’s Feb. 15 letter regarding Councilor Kaile Warren. She should not use her position of vice chair to condemn other Windham Town Councilors. It is her job as a leader of the council to unite rather than divide. She has inferred in her letter […]

Derby Time is Here The Sebago Lake Ice Fishing Derby will be held Saturday, Feb. 23, and Sunday, Feb. 24. For a detailed look at all of the events and prizes visit www.icefishingderby.com or call (888) ICE-FLAG (423-3524). Get out there and have some fun! GOP Caucus The Casco Republicans will caucus Saturday, Feb. 23 […]

On Saturday, Feb. 16, The Bridgton Historical Society hosted a meeting with several community leaders to find out how it can better serve the community and fulfill its mission. The outcome of the meeting went beyond a few specific ideas for the society, as a strong feeling emerged that there was a tremendous need for […]