Before the Democratic and Republican caucuses were held, some questioned whether a primary might be better than a caucus to gauge which presidential candidates voters truly prefer. As leaders in both parties eventually consider formats for the 2012 elections, the question is still pertinent. Both parties set attendance records this year, with the Democrats almost […]

Historical Society Update The Raymond Casco Historical Society meets every second Monday in the month. March 10 should be next meeting. It will be held at Raymond Safety Building at 6 p.m. The public is welcome to attend. For further information, please contact Wayne Holmquist at 655-7672 Knowing His Places Sully Tidd, a fifth-grader at […]

“When you argue with reality, you lose but only 100 percent of the time.” Byron Katie Lane/Tommy: It appears that the perfect fiscal tornado is heading for Maine. Remember that the present state budget increased something like $470 million over the past budget without an increase in taxes, fees and other thefts. We have heard […]

The purpose of Lake Region Elder Network is to identify needs in the community, promote awareness of existing resources, and develop new resources for unmet needs for adults 60 and over in the Lake Region. The next meeting of the Lake Region Elder Network is scheduled for Thursday, March 6 from noon to 1:30 p.m. […]

Deputies are looking for a cross-dresser who has been jumping in front of female motorists in Standish and Buxton while wearing provocative underwear. The Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office described the man as “a person of interest.” He is a thin white male, about 5 feet, 11 inches tall, around age 30 with brown hair, a […]

Editor, I was appalled to see headlines in your Feb. 8, paper stating “Sebago selectman taken to a mental hospital.” This man is a fine person, native of this town, and a conscientious hardworking selectman who is battling a problem. To me the battle is a personal one and not a newsworthy item. “Mental hospital” […]

Undeterred by snowstorms and bolstered by visits from the major candidates, Maine Democrats flocked to local caucuses Sunday in record numbers. By 5 p.m., results showed Sen. Barack Obama (D – Ill.) earning about 57 percent of the votes with 49 percent of towns reporting, but Arden Manning of the Maine Democratic Party said the […]

Over the last two weeks the Democrats and the Republicans held their caucuses. In both they had larger than expected crowds. I can certainly speak more to the Democrats than the Republicans but I do know that the Republicans have had around 80 attendees with 10 new enrollees, which is about double what they were […]

Editor, I am writing solely from a personal, not professional, standpoint, in regards to your recent article concerning a Sebago Selectman. First, I am simply amazed, and truthfully, disgusted, that you saw the need to print the article in the first place. Where is your discretion? Where is your compassion? Where does it say that […]

Special Town Meeting A special town meeting was held Tuesday, Feb. 5, to act upon two timely articles. The meeting room was filled with residents eager to voice their opinions and cast their votes. The purpose of the first article was to determine if the town would agree to appropriate a sum not to exceed […]