A Raymond man died early Friday morning in a traffic accident in Hollis. According to Lt. David W. Tripp of the Maine State Police, at approximately 3 a.m. state troopers responded to a crash on Route 202 and determined that a tractor-trailer driven by Marc Bowland, 35, of Rhode Island, was heading west when it […]

Many of us have memories of a teacher who was our favorite. Some of us have more than one favorite, but that’s another story. An unsigned article in a publication called “Windham 1976: Bicentennial Issue” describes the writer’s favorite teacher. She was tall, thin, had a long nose, keen eyes, and shiny brown hair piled […]

Memorial Day The Annual Memorial Day Parade on Monday, May 25, in Gray will start at 11 a.m. at Russell School. It will proceed to the monument, the Pennell Memorial, and then to the Legion Hall. At 11:30 a.m. a chaplain will share the blessing, followed by speeches, ceremony, and a special presentation to a […]

‘DownEast Dickering’ Whatever “DownEast Dickering,” had, people want it back. Since new episodes stopped airing in January, Mainers have started a “Bring Back DownEast Dickering” campaign that includes a Facebook page with more than 6,600 “likes,” as well as public events designed to bring attention the show. The next public event is a meet-and-greet with […]

‘DownEast Dickering’ Whatever “DownEast Dickering,” had, people want it back. Since new episodes stopped airing in January, Mainers have started a “Bring Back DownEast Dickering” campaign that includes a Facebook page with more than 6,600 “likes,” as well as public events designed to bring attention the show. The next public event is a meet-and-greet with […]

By Ezra Silk [email protected] Arnold Graton, a covered-bridge rehabilitation and construction expert from New Hampshire, will speak concerning the rehabilitation of Babb’s Bridge at the United Church of Christ in North Gorham on Monday, May 11. Graton, who is based in Holderness, N.H., has repaired 64 covered bridges since 1958. He is the proprietor of […]

By Ezra Silk [email protected] Arnold Graton, a covered-bridge rehabilitation and construction expert from New Hampshire, will speak concerning the rehabilitation of Babb’s Bridge at the United Church of Christ in North Gorham on Monday, May 11. Graton, who is based in Holderness, N.H., has repaired 64 covered bridges since 1958. He is the proprietor of […]

The weeklong Windham-Raymond District Art Show kicked off at Windham High School Monday evening, with drawing and pottery demonstrations, a student clarinet rendition of Bach’s “Arioso” and a performance by the Windham Chamber Singers. Thousands of art works composed by Regional School Unit 14 students ranging from kindergarten through 12th grade are featured in this […]