The Passamaquoddy Tribe handed in an estimated 61,000 signatures Monday calling for a referendum on an Indian-run racino in Washington County, saying it is now up to the Legislature to authorize the gaming parlor or face political fallout at the polls. “The intention is to put it before the Legislature first. They could do the […]

What is wrong with this picture? There is a couple here in Windham who applied for fuel assistance. They get $19,200 from Social Security, and they got a full tank of oil. I get $7,300 from Social Security. I applied for fuel assistance, and they only gave me enough to fill 45 gallons of oil. […]

Hurricane Katrina caused devastation when it hit Mississippi and Louisiana last summer. In what seemed like moments, complete towns were destroyed, leaving families homeless. Beloved pets were also displaced. Many of these animals are being rescued and brought to local animal shelters. Animal shelters are also seeing a decrease in the amount of donations, as […]

Hurricane Katrina caused devastation when it hit Mississippi and Louisiana last summer. In what seemed like moments, complete towns were destroyed, leaving families homeless. Beloved pets were also displaced. Many of these animals are being rescued and brought to local animal shelters. Animal shelters are also seeing a decrease in the amount of donations, as […]

As a rite of passage from any American history or government class, the obligatory field trip to the statehouse delights students who view it as a chance to skip school. Heady from the diesel fumes emanating from the crowded yellow bus as it jounces along the interstate, these students are more likely to chatter about […]

Peggy Roberts made some errors on page 8 in your January 20, 2006 paper. In the second paragraph she indicates Walter Stinson of Sebago Technics designed the sub-division, the drawings have no signature on them and the drawing shows 99.41 acres not 110 and 27 lots not 26. The 99.41 acres does appear to be […]

With many Standish residents grappling with how best to act responsibly concerning historic buildings and properties, a serious debate has arisen over the fate of the Higgins home. Located in the historic district, the early 1800s late federal style home is slated to be moved 200 yards down Bonny Eagle Road, replacing an old mobile […]

With many Standish residents grappling with how best to act responsibly concerning historic buildings and properties, a serious debate has arisen over the fate of the Higgins home. Located in the historic district, the early 1800s late federal style home is slated to be moved 200 yards down Bonny Eagle Road, replacing an old mobile […]