PantryRaid1-2: Eagle Scout Nathaniel Butler, 18, of Windham runs a paint roller over a door in the Windham Food Pantry and Clothes Closet. Last weekend Butler and other volunteers gave the interior of the charitable building it’s first paint job since 1996. Paints and supplies were donated by Home Depot. “Everything went marvelously,” said Social […]

Rumors are flying that Gov. John Baldacci will call the Legislature back for a special session sometime this fall, probably in October. His purpose would be to bring forth a bill to reform the state’s tax system. According to news reports, his office is already working on the proposal. In all likelihood, the governor’s plan […]

Robert Skoglund, also known as the Humble Farmer, will appear at the Casco Public Library Saturday, Aug. 25, at 7:30 p.m. Humble has had his own Maine Public Radio show for 30 years and has been called New England’s Garrison Keillor. He has written for more than 50 newspapers and has entertained hundreds of audiences […]

Many programs are available to provide help to low income seniors and others, in order for them to lead a healthy, safe life. Income limits and other conditions apply to each program, and keeping this information “at the ready” for reference is quite difficult. Southern Maine Agency on Aging provides the following checklist for seniors […]

Lane/Tommy: The town of Windham finally has a town council with a backbone made of steel instead of wielding a rubber stamp. Hopefully this will lead to a town government with a greater emphasis on accountability and prudent spending of our tax dollars. It seems every time we check into past spending practices, the more […]

Muppets in Windham A fun assortment of Muppets and other fun collectibles from Abby McIntyre will be on display through Sept. 2. Although Abby doesn’t recall any special beginning date for her collecting of Muppets items, she says she has always liked them. She even remembers that when she was young she believed that Kermit […]

Muppets in Windham A fun assortment of Muppets and other fun collectibles from Abby McIntyre will be on display through Sept. 2. Although Abby doesn’t recall any special beginning date for her collecting of Muppets items, she says she has always liked them. She even remembers that when she was young she believed that Kermit […]

1. Sebago Lake Salmon, Lake Trout, Bass Access: Sebago Station on Route 35, Nasons Beach in North Sebago on Route 114, day area of Sebago Lake State Park on the Songo River, Raymond Beach in Raymond on Route 302. 2. Presumpscot River Brook Trout, Brown Trout, Salmon Access: Underneath bridge overpass on Route 35 in […]

Arrests: Linda Alexander, 45, of 12 Lincoln Trail, Standish, was arrested Aug. 12 on a charge of assault. Seth Gagnon, 26, of 106 Sloans Cove Road, Raymond, was arrested Aug. 7 on a charge of failure to appear. Daniel Jackson, 27, of13 Egypt Road, Gray, was arrested Aug. 12 on a charge of failure to […]

Ongoing events: • Lakes Region Farmer’s Market runs 8 a.m. to noon until Oct. 13. Rain or shine at Manchester Elementary School on Route 302 in North Windham. • Steep Falls Public Library: Hours are Tuesday and Wednesday 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturday 9 a.m. To noon. A free story hour for toddlers […]