Barbara Bagshaw, an artist from Windham, in honor of Valentine’s Day, has seven paintings on display at Little Sebago Gallery & Frame on Roosevelt Trail in Windham. “Celebration of hearts” will be on display during the month of February. Bagshaw is the president of the New England Christian Arts Council, international speaker on art and […]
2006
Standish radio station celebrates a birthday
The only question David Patterson has, after having operating his non-profit radio station for a full year now, is why don’t more people take advantage of him? The Standish resident, whose modest home hides a well-equipped studio within its yellow walls, would like to feature more community groups on his station. “We are the only […]
Senior Valentine Party set for Unity Gardens
Windham Senior Dining Club, at Unity Gardens, 124 Tandberg Trail, Windham will host a Valentine Party on Tuesday, Feb. 14. A special menu consists of baked ham, mashed potato, squash and lemon meringue pie. Suggested donation is $4, and reservations are needed by Friday, Feb. 10 no later than 1 p.m. You may pay for […]
Senior Valentine Party set for Unity Gardens
Windham Senior Dining Club, at Unity Gardens, 124 Tandberg Trail, Windham will host a Valentine Party on Tuesday, Feb. 14. A special menu consists of baked ham, mashed potato, squash and lemon meringue pie. Suggested donation is $4, and reservations are needed by Friday, Feb. 10 no later than 1 p.m. You may pay for […]
Apply for fuel assistance
Fuel assistance applications will be taken by representatives from PROP (People’s Regional Opportunity Program) at Windham Human Services building, Gray Road, on Wednesdays only during the month of February from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m., and from 1 to 3:30 p.m. No appointments are necessary. This service is offered on a walk-in basis. For more information […]
Naval War College graduate has Raymond connections
Navy Cmdr. Joel L. Paine graduated from the Naval War College, College of Naval Warfare in Newport, R.I. The college is the oldest war college in the nation and oldest institution of its kind in the world devoted to advanced military studies. The student completed a multidisciplinary program designed for U.S. Navy, Coast Guard, Marine […]
Standish groups divided on definition of 'historic district'
With many Standish residents grappling with how best to act responsibly concerning historic buildings and properties, so as not to lose tangible evidence of the town’s history, a serious debate has arisen over the fate of the Higgins home, located near the center of town. Located in the town’s historic district in Standish Center, the […]
Area students make UMaine Dean's List
The University of Maine Dean’s List for the 2005 fall semester includes the names of students from Maine, as well as 32 other states and 23 foreign countries. Those from the Lakes Region earning honors include: Sarah Fowler of Casco; Patricia-Ruth Atchinson, Darcy Coulombe, Elizabeth Gwozdz and Jessica Higgins of Naples; Ashley Weeks and Edward […]
Filling retirement hours
You retired early so you could spend more time with your grandchildren, go on a cruise, spend cold winters traveling or move to a warmer place. Perhaps you were forced to retire because of health concerns or had reached the mandatory age. Whatever the reason, retirement brings hours and sometimes days to be filled with […]
Bridgton Hospital employees see Red on Feb. 3
As part of February’s American Heart Month, Bridgton Hospital employees will join thousands of Americans nationwide in celebrating National Wear Red Day on Friday, Feb. 3. Employees throughout the hospital and physician offices are being encouraged to “Wear Red.” According to Pam Smith, director of community relations and development, “National Wear Red Day is a […]