In a unanimous vote Tuesday, the Standish Town Council chose to accept a rangeway abutting both sides of Northeast Road Extension, despite attempts by the Portland Water District to block the vote. While the town has maintained ownership rights to the eight-rod, or 132-foot, section of road that extends from Route 35 to the boat […]

In a unanimous vote Tuesday, the Standish Town Council chose to accept a rangeway abutting both sides of Northeast Road Extension, despite attempts by the Portland Water District to block the vote. While the town has maintained ownership rights to the eight-rod, or 132-foot, section of road that extends from Route 35 to the boat […]

We must never forget that we, the citizens, are the government of the United States of America. We must have access not only to our elected and appointed representatives as well as to the decisions they have made along with the paperwork trail. Yes, there are times when national security plays a part in denying […]

We must never forget that we, the citizens, are the government of the United States of America. We must have access not only to our elected and appointed representatives as well as to the decisions they have made along with the paperwork trail. Yes, there are times when national security plays a part in denying […]

Ed’s note: In honor of Sunshine Week, in which media devote attention to the American ideal of public access, columnists Lu Bauer and Lane Hiltunen have written on the importance of public access to government records, meetings and procedure. Readers may be surprised to learn that Lu and Lane agree on something in the world […]

The Legislature’s agriculture committee has backed off plans to recommend rules this session on the tagging of farm animals to help track such diseases as mad cow – a case of which was just confirmed in Alabama – after protestors threw manure at state agriculture officials during a hearing in Ellsworth recently. That vote, which […]

Editor, I do agree with Mr. Drew’s statement in his letter to the editor in last week’s issue of the Lakes Region Weekly. In his letter he stated that Mr. And Mrs. Billington in the last 10 years have donated and volunteered hundreds and hundreds of hours on town committees and boards. To say they […]

Ed’s note: The following is a list of area farms taking part in Maine Maple Sunday on Mar. 26. Each farm features different activities and programs and taste-testing opportunities so be sure to read carefully to maximize and customize your Maine Maple Sunday experience. While this list covers many of Cumberland County’s maply offerings, it […]

Monday night, Windham school and town officials were given an in-depth look into how the state defines its subsidy of local education under the new Essential Programs and Services (EPS) model. Under review by school officials is a proposed $28.07 million school district budget for 2006-2007 of which the state will pay $13.47 million, or […]

Do you think journalists are tough enough when it comes to defending the public’s right to know? Nancy Avore, 59, Gray “I do think they are. I think they have their hands tied sometimes, however. They do ask the right questions though, even though politicians might avoid an answer. I think politicians know how to […]