Thank you Thanks to all the Standish residents who supported me in my bid for a Town Council seat. It is an honor to represent you. Getting here was the first step, one of many which I undertook after talking with you and hearing your concerns. Now is the time where we collaborate on your […]

Thank you Thanks to all the Standish residents who supported me in my bid for a Town Council seat. It is an honor to represent you. Getting here was the first step, one of many which I undertook after talking with you and hearing your concerns. Now is the time where we collaborate on your […]

Good deed done A huge thank-you to the three people who stopped to help my husband and me late Friday afternoon, June 5, when our car suddenly died at the traffic light on Route 115. Within seconds, one man stopped and offered to push us into the adjacent parking lot. And before that could happen, […]

For Nesbitt, community comes first Several years ago, I noticed Steve Nesbitt, a reserved Standish resident, in the chambers during Town Council meetings. When asked if there was a particular topic he was concerned about, Steve said he was interested in what was happening in Standish and wondered how he might contribute to the community. […]

Common Core’s impact felt locally In the March 20 issue of Lakes Region Weekly, it was stated that the RSU 14 Windham-Raymond schools budget increase could be the largest ever. If all factors were openly disclosed to all parents, students, and taxpayers, much of the rising costs this year and every year afterward would be […]

Global warming story appreciated I write to compliment the paper for its reporting on Senator King’s recent address on ice fishing and climate change. This attention to environmental issues is critically important to all the citizens of Maine, because our planet, after all, is our only home and needs protection. Other than global nuclear war, […]

Excise tax shouldn’t be based on MSRP When we buy a new or used vehicle, we pay the sales tax on the “bill of sale” amount. When we go to the local town or city to register the vehicle, the law requires that we pay the “excise tax” on the MSRP (manufacturer’s suggested retail price) […]

Honor veterans by taking part in parade For the American Legion Field-Allen Post 148 of Windham, it is never too early to be making plans for Memorial Day. The Post extends an open invitation to the community of Windham to support its veterans and veterans’ organizations during the May 25 Memorial Day events. Businesses, groups, […]

Winde family grateful for support We have been completely showered with love and more hugs than we could ever imagine through Sandy’s service arrangements and are deeply grateful! The boys and I want our amazing community to know how much we appreciate the love and support you all have given and continue to give us. […]

Puppy mill bill moving through Legislature It is time for Maine to stop supporting the large scale breeding industry (a.k.a. puppy/kitten mills) by buying pet shop puppies and kittens. L.D. 335 HP 229 is “An Act To Prohibit The Sales Of Dogs And Cats In Pet Shops.” This bill will prohibit pet shops from selling […]