Editor’s note: The following poem was written by Warren Gilman of North Gorham in 1982 regarding the Fire of ’47. Gilman was a freshman at Bates College in 1947. Burning Grass It almost seems a solemn rite, Performed upon an autumn night: The air grows pungent, scented by The burning grass, whose embers fly Before […]

Acadia University and Irving Oil presented the 5th Annual Discovery Quest, a summer institute for grade 11 students from the Maritime Provinces and New England. Matthew Bolton, now a senior at Bonny Eagle High School, was chosen to attend the program. This unique program took place June 24-30 at Acadia University in Wolfville, Nova Scotia. […]

Acadia University and Irving Oil presented the 5th Annual Discovery Quest, a summer institute for grade 11 students from the Maritime Provinces and New England. Matthew Bolton, now a senior at Bonny Eagle High School, was chosen to attend the program. This unique program took place June 24-30 at Acadia University in Wolfville, Nova Scotia. […]

During the month of October, the Portland Fire Museum, located at 157 Spring St. in Portland, is featuring photographs and prints of the Fire of 1947. There is also an audio recording of then-Portland Fire Chief Oliver Sanborn discussing the events. On Friday, Oct. 5, Joyce Butler, author of “Wildfire Loose, The Week Maine Burned,” […]

Weather Word of the Week: Corona: A series of colored rings surrounding the disc of the sun or moon. Smaller than a halo, the corona is often caused by the diffraction of light around small water droplets of uniform size. Friday: Sunny 0% chance of precipitation Hi: 79 Lo: 54 Saturday: Sunny 0% chance of […]

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. Monday, Oct. 1 Meatballs, Tomato Sauce, O’Brien Potatoes, Carrots, Hot Dog Bun, Mixed Fruit. Alt: Chicken Leg Tuesday, Oct. 2 Chicken Tetrazzini, Green Peas, Harvard Beets, Whole Wheat Roll, Fresh […]

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. Monday, Oct. 1 Meatballs, Tomato Sauce, O’Brien Potatoes, Carrots, Hot Dog Bun, Mixed Fruit. Alt: Chicken Leg Tuesday, Oct. 2 Chicken Tetrazzini, Green Peas, Harvard Beets, Whole Wheat Roll, Fresh […]

Okay, I apologize. In the recent article about the American Legion’s Flag Project, I neglected to include the address where donations can be sent. Please, if you want to help, mail donations to: American Legion, PO Box 1776, Windham, Maine 04062 and mark your check or envelope with the words Flag Project. We hope by […]

4-H Event Time Venue Riding Horse Show Sunday, 8:30 a.m. The Infield Dairy Goat Show Sunday, 1 p.m. Woodward Pavilion Market Lamb Contest Monday, 1:30 p.m. Livestock Show Arena Calf Scramble Friday, 10 a.m. Racing Grandstand Market Lamb Auction Friday, 11 a.m. Livestock Show Arena Beef Steer Auction Friday, 11 a.m. Livestock Show Arena Sheep […]

4-H Event Time Venue Riding Horse Show Sunday, 8:30 a.m. The Infield Dairy Goat Show Sunday, 1 p.m. Woodward Pavilion Market Lamb Contest Monday, 1:30 p.m. Livestock Show Arena Calf Scramble Friday, 10 a.m. Racing Grandstand Market Lamb Auction Friday, 11 a.m. Livestock Show Arena Beef Steer Auction Friday, 11 a.m. Livestock Show Arena Sheep […]