Windham’s tax assessor’s database is going back online, but homeowners now have the option to remove their tax information from the Internet database. The Town Council voted unanimously on a resolution to repost residents’ tax information on the Internet via the town’s website, www.windhamweb.com. However, all Windham residents may now request, through writing, that their […]
2006
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Bonny Eagle art students honored
The Bonny Eagle High School Honor flag was raised for Bonny Eagle students who recently participated in the National Scholastic Awards. The Scholastic Art Awards are a national competition for young artists in grades 7 through 12 and are the longest running student recognition program for the visual arts in the United States. Gold Key […]
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Dirigo Health is alive and well
“Our business chose DirigoChoice because it works for us,” said Joan Donahue, owner of Hummingbird Home Care, at a recent press conference and rally in Augusta. “Good coverage at a price my workers can afford. I am appalled at the way people who already have the security of a health insurance plan (or carry a […]
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Bikes + snow = Winter BOMB!
The annual Winter BOMB! extreme biking competition will be held on Jan. 28 at the Shawnee Peak ski resort in Bridgton and will feature contests in downhill, slopestyle and big air. All on bikes. All on the snow. This year’s Winter BOMB! is the fifth for the annual contest, which was started by John Kibbler […]
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Here is the church, here
Here is the church, here’s its new steeple Workers raised the steeple to its lofty spot atop the new Standish Congregational Church building last Wednesday. The old building burned to the ground two years ago. The congregation is looking forward to being in their new house of worship sometime in February. Courtesy photo
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Make 2006 a Fresh Air Fund year
The new year gives families a wonderful opportunity to make resolutions about activities they can do together in the coming year. In 2006, help the children of New York City by volunteering to be a host family for The Fresh Air Fund. Volunteering as a family is a chance to spend time together and to […]
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Judge: PWD maintains land surrounding boat launch
A judge has upheld a cease-and-desist order filed against Standish by the Portland Water District, keeping the town from plowing or using the parking area at the boat launch. Although the town of Standish has historically plowed and maintained this area, the Water District served them with a cease-and-desist order in December. In response to […]
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Finding success in the water
The winter storms and icy roads have kept several high school students inside this winter, and for the Bonny Eagle swim team that’s a positive thing. They are diving more aggressively into the pool this year, with new confidence and a talented team. The Scots are on the verge of a pinnacle in the school’s […]
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Finding success in the water
The winter storms and icy roads have kept several high school students inside this winter, and for the Bonny Eagle swim team that’s a positive thing. They are diving more aggressively into the pool this year, with new confidence and a talented team. The Scots are on the verge of a pinnacle in the school’s […]
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Why I'm running for governor
Hello, I am Pat LaMarche. On Dec. 8 I announced that I would like to be Governor of Maine. As soon as I made that declaration, I was asked some truly excellent questions. The most important question asked was “why?” “Why do you want to be Governor, what would you do?” This question is huge […]