A full audit of safe environment procedures by the Office of Child and Youth Protection shows the Diocese of Portland is in full compliance with the Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People. Commonly known as the “Dallas Charter,” the document calls for background checks on all diocesan employees and volunteers who work […]

Standish Fire/EMS has received the SHAPE Award from the Maine Department of Labor and Standards. SHAPE stands for “Safety and Health Award for Public Employers.” William Peabody, director of the department of labor and standards, along with Steve Greely, supervisor, and Jay Warren, occupational safety engineer, presented Standish Chief Martin Jordan at last week’s Town […]

Standish Fire/EMS has received the SHAPE Award from the Maine Department of Labor and Standards. SHAPE stands for “Safety and Health Award for Public Employers.” William Peabody, director of the department of labor and standards, along with Steve Greely, supervisor, and Jay Warren, occupational safety engineer, presented Standish Chief Martin Jordan at last week’s Town […]

“The problem with the Global Village is all the Global Village Idiots.” (Wired Magazine) Lane/Tommy: Did you read what the Windham Town Council decided to commit Windham to during the council meeting of Dec. 12? Well, it certainly isn’t paying for outhouses but it might just drive someone to the poorhouse real soon. What the […]

Earlier this week, the George E. Jack Elementary School fourth grader and fifth grade chorus presented “Snow Biz,” a musical play directed by music teacher Paul Schnell, seen here leading the chorus. Courtesy photo by Kathy Campbell

Earlier this week, the George E. Jack Elementary School fourth grader and fifth grade chorus presented “Snow Biz,” a musical play directed by music teacher Paul Schnell, seen here leading the chorus. Courtesy photo by Kathy Campbell

Sixth Grade High Honors: Michele Begley, Madeline Boyes, Bradford Carpentier, Lauren Coughlin, Abigail Crowley, Tyler DeFosse, Gabrielle Galarza, Nicolas Gleason-Boure, Allysha Hooper, Connor Maines, Kaila Matassa, Jameson McBride, Ian Mills, Cole Moran, Joseph Mycock, Alyssa Nielsen, Haley Plante, Jordan Symonds, Ashleigh Wilson. Honors: Zachery Adams, Tyler Albert, Matthew Aldrich, Avery Anderson, Matthew Ansin, Ashley Aube, […]

The Cumberland County Regional Communication Center on High Street at the border of Windham and Gorham made a vertical move on Tuesday, Dec. 19. A new center has been constructed on top of the subterranean bunker that the communications center currently shares with the Cumberland County Emergency Management Agency. The communications center receives both E-911 […]

Ongoing events: Steep Falls Public Library: Hours are Tuesday & Wednesday 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Story hour for toddlers and preschool children is held Wednesday at 10 a.m. Story hour is free and open to the public. Upcoming events: Dec. 23: Stone Mountain Arts Center, located at 695 Dugway Road in Brownfield is holding […]

The New England Association of Schools and Colleges approved re-accreditation for Lake Region High School at their October meeting. The school began the accreditation process with a two-year self study that culminated in the preparation of detailed reports that were presented to a visiting committee of 15 educators from throughout New England. During March of […]