Favorable conditions leading up to the Cumberland County and Sebago Lake Fishing Derbies are pointing to a successful time on the ice Feb. 16-17, according to the president of Sebago Lake Rotary Club, the derbies’ sponsor. “Last year, we ended up with 18 inches of ice. This year, it’s looking really good. We keep track […]

GRAY — Maine-Tex grilled salsa has a new permanent home at Maine-Tex Bistro in Gray, which celebrated its grand opening Jan. 26. Windham resident Stephanie Lay and her severely autistic son Bryce began making grilled salsa out of their home in 2014. It was so popular that it took mere months for the salsa to end […]

STANDISH — Speakers at the Sebago Lake Symposium Feb. 2 advised attendees to help protect the health of the lake, urging “everybody (to do) their own small part.” The event was created to encourage collaboration and discussion between scientists and residents about the lake and its future. Speakers included members of the Maine Department of Inland […]

WINDHAM — The RSU 14 Board of Directors has adopted new reporting procedures for allegations of harassment and discrimination to ensure that allegations are properly investigated and that the district is in accordance with state and federal guidelines. The old procedures were from 2008-2009, said Chris Howell, assistant superintendent of the Windham-Raymond school district. In […]

“I don’t make jokes. I just watch the government and report the facts.”Will Rogers, author and humorist The Maine Legislature has begun its new session, and I made the mistake of looking at some of the pieces of proposed legislation. To put it mildly, it’s scary to read some of them. At least there’s one […]

A female juvenile offender, 13, was summonsed Jan. 30 on a charge of possession of drug paraphernalia.  Courtney King, 33, of Windham was arrested Jan. 31 on a charge of violating condition of release.  Justin Taylor, 37, of Windham was summonsed Jan. 31 on a charge of leaving scene of police department accident.