Recently Governor LePage held a community forum here in Windham. It was well attended and the governor stayed beyond the scheduled hour to take questions from those attending. One of the questions asked was what the governor thought we can do to increase the availability of treatment for those battling substance abuse. Governor LePage’s response […]

On the surface, Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders appear to have similar positions. Both say they will make education more affordable for all. Both say they will work toward health care for all. And both say they want to reform the criminal justice system. Indeed they appear to have similar policy objectives. Under the surface, […]

In regard to the letter, “Is Standish EMS a service or a revenue source?” published Friday, Nov. 27, many people from the state of Maine have gone on to greatness. This is due to the fact that something in their lives has inspired them. The Wyeth family was inspired by Maine’s great beauty, and some […]

The Caring Community of Gray-New Gloucester would like to thank all the individuals, organizations, churches, businesses and schools who so generously donated time, money or food baskets. Through the Caring Community of Gray-New Gloucester, over 95 individuals, senior citizens and families in Gray and New Gloucester received a Thanksgiving food basket. An especially huge thank-you […]

Family caregivers play a critical role in care transitions, especially as their loved ones move from hospitals to rehabilitation centers and back home. Today, nearly 50 percent of family caregivers perform medical/nursing tasks, often with little or no explanation or guidance. When my father was diagnosed with breast cancer, my mother was forced into a […]

Family caregivers play a critical role in care transitions, especially as their loved ones move from hospitals to rehabilitation centers and back home. Today, nearly 50 percent of family caregivers perform medical/nursing tasks, often with little or no explanation or guidance. When my father was diagnosed with breast cancer, my mother was forced into a […]

Trying to find an appropriate Christmas gift for that hard-to-buy-for person can be a struggle. Each year it’s the same frustrating experience searching for something …anything for that person. Well, my friend, Liz Wisecup has come up with the solution that will save the day for all of us whether it’s Christmas, birthdays or any […]

I never thought I’d want to move. I like Windham a lot, but lately I’ve been thinking about how it would be to live in Lane Hiltunen’s Utopian society. You know the one, where no one pays taxes. Services such as fire, rescue, police and public works are all delivered efficiently at no cost. In […]

A huge thank-you to all who so generously donated pet food to the Windham Food Pantry on Nov. 7 at Pet Life in Windham. So many people gave so much and the animals and their caregivers will greatly appreciate it. And, thank you to the staff at Pet Life who have been so good over […]