Gregory R. McCormack, son of Mr. and Mrs. Donald McCormack of Tate Lane in Windham, was included on the Furman University Dean’s List for fall term. Furman’s Dean’s List is composed of full-time undergraduate students who earn a grade-point average of 3.4 or higher on a 4.0 system.

Like most things I write about, I’ve actually tried the Tax Aide service from AARP. It’s free and extremely helpful. This year, the following sites in this area can offer seniors help with their taxes. Lyman: Lyman Community Library, Thursdays 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. through April 17. Appointment required. Call 229-6011 Scarborough: Scarborough Public […]

Schoolhouse Arts Center at Sebago Lake is offering a wide variety of classes in the arts this spring. Classes start February 28 and run through May 20. Tuition for classes varies from $50 to $125. Theater classes for children and youth at Schoolhouse include Preschool Creative Dramatics for ages 2-5, Storybook Theater for ages 6-10, […]

Speakout, a live call-in show, is scheduled for Friday, Feb. 17 at 7 p.m. Guests include State Police Sargent Glenn Lang, who is in charge of the state’s Computer Crime Task Force. This Task force is now totally consumed with trying to anaylze computer hard drives in an effort to secure evidence which will get […]

The Bonny Eagle High School honor flag was raised for the Junior Varsity girls basketball team, which had the highest team grade point average of any team for the second quarter. In front from left to right are Messina Provencher, Laura Lampron, Maegen Johnson, Lindsay Bradeen, Kirsten Kilbride-Johnson, and Alyssa Severance. In the back row, […]

It is expected to be very close when the Senate finally votes on a bill that would raise the minimum wage 50 cents, taking it to $7 in two steps over this year and next, with at least one Democratic senator planning to offer an amendment to the proposal. Rep. Scott Cowger, D-Kennebec, said he […]

There is still time to register for the Lake Region Community Theatre Children’s Theatre Workshop. Children ages 8 through 12 years can attend a four-day theatre workshop to be held in the mornings at the Lake Region High School from Feb. 21 to 24 from 9 a.m. until noon. The theatre workshop will be conducted […]

With Time Warner Cable poised to take over Adelphia’s contract in Standish, many residents want to know if the transfer will give them more choice in phone service. Presently, Standish’s telephone options are limited at best with their carrier, Fairpoint New England. But many residents have seen the Time Warner commercials on TV, advertising digital […]

Common name: LANDLOCKED ATLANTIC SALMON Other names: SEBAGO SALMON, QUANANICHE Scientific name: Salmo salar Origin: Native Adult Size: Average size is 16-18 inches and 1-1 1/2 pounds, but 3-5 pound fish are not uncommon. Common name: LAKE TROUT, TOGUE Other names: LAKER, GREY TROUT, MACKINAW Scientific name: Salvelinus namaycush Origin: Native Adult Size: In most […]

To make sure teachers have the tools they need to improve the literacy skills of their students, Bonny Eagle has developed a Professional library that provides tools and resources for teachers. The staff development library will support the work of teachers by providing professional books and magazines. It also includes multiple copies of books that […]