Jarrod Maxfield, 37, is the newest member of Windham’s Town Council, having joined mid-November after running unopposed in the Nov. 8 election. He moved to Windham from Portland six years ago, and lives on Oxford Road with his wife and young daughter. Maxfield is the owner of the Necessary Technology in Portland, a tech service […]
December 2016
Posted inLakes Region Weekly
The elephant in the room
“When’s there’s an elephant in the room you can’t pretend it isn’t there and just discuss the ants.” Ellen Wittlinger, author I was going to write another column about my driving experiences the past few months in Maine, but that changed after watching last week’s Windham town council meeting. No, don’t get the idea that […]
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It Happened in Windham: Building the Masonic Lodge
In 1864, the petition to hold Masonic meetings was presented to the Grand Lodge by prominent Masons of Windham, including John R. Rollins, Jason Webb, Beniah H. Hall, Freeland A. Staples, Elias R. Howard, Samuel T. Johnson, Samuel Hawkes, Hiram C. Loveitt and George Hamblen. The first meeting was held at Webb’s Hall, a local […]
Posted inLakes Region Weekly, Southern Forecaster
It Happened in Windham: Building the Masonic Lodge
In 1864, the petition to hold Masonic meetings was presented to the Grand Lodge by prominent Masons of Windham, including John R. Rollins, Jason Webb, Beniah H. Hall, Freeland A. Staples, Elias R. Howard, Samuel T. Johnson, Samuel Hawkes, Hiram C. Loveitt and George Hamblen. The first meeting was held at Webb’s Hall, a local […]
Posted inLakes Region Weekly
Liberty pleads guilty to illegal campaign donations
Michael A. Liberty, a well-known real estate developer and philanthropist from Gray, pleaded guilty Monday, Nov. 28, to making illegal campaign contributions during the 2012 presidential election. Liberty, 56, who now lives in Windermere, Florida, admitted in U.S. District Court to making political contributions under other people’s names during the primaries for the 2012 U.S. […]
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Inside Raymond
Young volunteers Raymond Village Community Church sends out a big thank you to some young locals who helped pull and sort food for the Thanksgiving baskets, and another big thanks to the community for all the donations that were received. Andy Morrison and members of RVCC filled the baskets with fresh vegetables, stuffing, turkey, bread […]
Posted inAmerican Journal, Lakes Region Weekly
Shoe you later, alligator
From the time their folks died, Roscoe and Harold Cushman lived quietly in a camp on the family woodlot about 12 miles of town on the Kansas Road.? The Cushman brothers were two of the hardest working boys you’d ever want to meet, but one was as numb as a pounded thumb and the other […]
Posted inAmerican Journal, Lakes Region Weekly
SMAA fall accolades and more bestowed
The Southern Maine Activities Association recently released their last remaining lists of fall sports awards, and area schools are amply and proudly represented. Likewise, numerous other end-of-season accolades warrant mention: New sportsmanship banners can now be found hanging in some schools’ gyms, and a number of athletes have lately signed on to compete in fall, […]
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Town groundwater problem needs addressing, study shows
Levels of nitrate in the groundwater in North Windham are high and will likely continue to increase, Windham officials say. While the higher level doesn’t pose a threat to residents’ health or safety, it does present a “long-term concern for the conservation of natural resources,” says Town Manager Tony Plante. Several wells for water-monitoring have […]
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A troubled teenager, a tragic end: Collette Boure’s family shares their story to help others.
The family of a Standish girl who died last month in a car crash is hoping their story and that of their emotionally troubled daughter will shed light on the difficulties teenagers face and let other struggling families know they’re not alone. The challenges faced by the family of 17-year-old Collette Boure are not unique, […]