Saint Joseph’s lends helping hand to Ukrainians Saint Joseph’s College has lately been hosting fundraising events on campus for World Central Kitchen to encourage students and community members alike to provide food for Ukrainian refugees. World Central Kitchen is a not-for-profit organization aimed at assisting communities globally in times of crisis. It has worked to […]
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Inside Standish: March 4
Last weekend to see ‘Spongebob’ at Schoolhouse Arts The first production of “Spongebob the Musical” ever to be held in Maine opened the weekend of Feb. 24 at Schoolhouse Arts Center in an explosion of undersea fun and cheer. The cast, composed of around 20-30 members, maintained a palpable, enthusiastic energy throughout opening weekend as […]
Inside Standish: Feb. 18
Arts center looking to revitalize age-old treasure To continue preserving its age-old charm, Schoolhouse Arts Center is looking for sponsorships from businesses and corporations as well as tax-deductible donations to make improvements in maintenance, such as new paint, flooring and windows. Schoolhouse Arts Center has worked over the past 34 years to become a working […]
Driver dies in single-vehicle crash in Standish
Stephen Nappi died Thursday when the truck he was driving rolled over. Police are investigating the cause of the crash.
Tradition or relic? School snow days face an uncertain future
Snow days are a beloved tradition, but are they needed in the age of remote learning? Maine school districts have come to different conclusions.
Tommy Shaw remembered as ‘one of a kind’ business and family man
The co-founder of Gorham Sand & Gravel died Jan. 13 from COVID and pneumonia.
Non-life threatening injuries reported in 4-vehicle crash in Standish
The Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office is investigating speed and alcohol impairment as factors in the crash that closed Bonny Eagle Road for over an hour Wednesday afternoon.
Standish mobile home destroyed in afternoon fire
Firefighters from several towns helped the understaffed Standish company fight the blaze.
Standish man charged with murdering his girlfriend
Brandon Libby, 34, is accused of shooting 30-year-old Amanda Brown at their home in Standish in June.
State not doing enough to protect iconic birds, loon lovers say
Proposed state rules governing boat racing on Maine lakes fall short of wildlife protection that’s needed, loon advocates argue
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