WINDHAM – This year’s Octoberfest, the culmination of an annual fundraiser for Lakes Region food pantries, attracted some 5,000 participants and raised nearly $18,000, according to organizers. The festival, held Saturday in the Buck’s Naked BBQ parking lot in Windham, marked the final day of the annual Community Coin Challenge, which raised money for 13 […]
October 2014
Octoberfest draws 5,000
WINDHAM – This year’s Octoberfest, the culmination of an annual fundraiser for Lakes Region food pantries, attracted some 5,000 participants and raised nearly $18,000, according to organizers. The festival, held Saturday in the Buck’s Naked BBQ parking lot in Windham, marked the final day of the annual Community Coin Challenge, which raised money for 13 […]
Woman rescued from raging propane fumes
RAYMOND – Jason Grimes, owner of the Northeast Chop Shop in Raymond, was preparing to leave his custom bike construction business on the afternoon of Oct. 14, when he heard the sound of a crash at the Raymond Car Wash next door. “I heard a big boom and all of a sudden I heard air […]
Sweden calls off search for suspected submarine
Sweden’s military had launched its biggest anti-submarine operation since the twilight of the Soviet Union after receiving reports of some type of underwater craft.
High School Extra video: Scott Lambert, Falmouth runner
The Press Herald interviews him about his goals and the supportive nature of his team.
7 things to do in Maine this weekend
Events are heavy on the Halloween theme, but there are also comic book and pumpkin festivals and performances of ‘MacBeth.’
Investigation finds blame to spare for academic fraud at UNC
While two people allegedly were at the center of the scheme, their misdeeds were enabled.
World Series: Why Giants may really have edge at home
Quirky AT&T Park by the bay isn’t like any ballpark the Royals encounter in the American League.
‘Jersey Shore’ cast member facing trial on tax charges
Mike ‘The Situation’ Sorrentino is charged with filing bogus tax returns and inflating business expenses to avoid paying taxes on nearly $9 million in income.
Ebola expands with a case in Mali reported
The patient is a 2-year-old girl visiting Mali from Guinea, where the crisis in Africa started last December.