Are you a New Englander? Did you know that 90 percent of New Englanders read a newspaper each week? More weekly newspapers are read than daily publications. In Windham there are now two weekly newspapers, filled with local news. I’d like to think that 90 percent of the townspeople read a newspaper but from all […]

The Windham Town Council is looking to support a new and expanded use of Internet communications. Councilor Blaine Davis has taken the lead on this and he is proving to be a strong voice toward this. I would like to compliment him again on this effort. It is great that he understands the value and […]

Editor, My family is from Raymond, and my grandfather worked on the barges that came up the Presumpscot River from Portland to Harrison. My father before going back into the U.S. Marines in the late 40s worked at the Old Eastland Hotel in Portland, and would on occasion take Sebago Lake water to the airport […]

Contrary to the believe of some, Windham citizens have been receiving a quality, all-out effort from some of its leaders. On a personal note, here is a snapshot of some of the issues I have been addressing. • The fleecing of thousands of hard earned Windham taxpayer dollars on the purchase of one specific vehicle […]

“Maine Taxes and the Economy” is the title of the program for Saturday, Feb. 2, at the Yarmouth Town Hall Community Room. This event starts at 8:30 a.m. and features Reps. Dick Woodbury of Yarmouth and Scott Lansley of Sabattus, both of whom serve on the Legislature’s Taxation Committee. Questions from the audience will be […]

A proposal to require mandatory boating safety classes for those who operate motorboats in Maine is being amended to address concerns that it could discourage young people from getting out on the water. Rep. Thomas Watson, D-Bath, said he is amending his proposed bill in an effort to get it through the Legislature after seven […]

I definitely want to keep the Naples Bridge to open as I own a sailboat. One of our favorite outings is going down the Songo River to Sebago Lake. We always try to take our visitors down to the Songo Locks, as it is a piece of history. If the bridge does not stay open, […]

With crayons in hand and design lessons under their belts, fourth- and fifth-graders at George E. Jack Elementary School in Standish will set to designing their very own school garden. On Tuesday, Jan. 29, Gina Marianacci of Carter Design Group in Buxton will teach a lesson at the school on the basic elements of design […]

Editor, The Greater Bridgton Lakes Region Chamber Of Commerce kicked off a new year of “Chamber After Hours” events with a winter carnival After Hours hosted by various businesses at 55 Main St. in Bridgton. Kathleen of Bridgton; Four Winds Massage Therapy and Saco Bay Orthopaedic & Sports Physical Therapy were the hosts of the […]

In the cards The Cumberland County Cribbage Club recognized its 2007 winners (and losers) Jan. 11. Bud Elston of Windham was honored as player of the year; Dawn Libby of Westbrook was first runner-up; Gordon Perry of Standish was second runner-up; and Standish resident Lucien Arsenault won the Flying Turkey Award for the most last-place […]