Authorities say Jeffrey Makela and Nicole Makela were manufacturing the drug on the property where they lived with their 4 children – a 3-week-old baby, a 15-month-old boy and girls 10 and 12.
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Inside Standish: Jan. 10
Special Olympics fundraiser Go BEyond Friends of Special Olympics Basketball (members of staff and administration) take on the Wizards team at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 15, at Bonny Eagle Middle School. Tickets for the fundraiser game are $12 in advance, $15 at the door. For tickets, go to harlemwizards.thundertix.com/events/161457 Mah-jongg Free beginners mah-jongg sessions are […]
Human Rights Commission likely to toss fired manager’s complaints
The commission investigator’s report recommends that former Standish Town Manager Kris Tucker’s complaints be dismissed.
Standish schools mourn student killed in crash
Edna Libby and George E. Jack Elementary Schools are focused on student and staff well-being in the aftermath of the deadly crash.
Portland Water District Trustees approve $47.5M budget for 2020
PORTLAND — The Portland Water District’s Board of Trustees has unanimously approved a combined $47.5 million water and wastewater operating budget, a 4.3% increase over 2019. Much of the increase is attributed to higher electricity costs, increases in materials and supplies, debt service and the addition of four positions, according to the district. Trustees also […]
Condition unknown of woman injured in Standish crash that killed husband, son
The Dec. 28 crash near the Windham town line killed 8-year-old Owen Oates and his father, Vincent Oates.
Standish man dies from injuries suffered in crash that killed his 8-year-old son
Vincent Oates, 51, died Thursday night at Maine Medical Center, five days after the crash on Route 35 killed his son Owen and injured his wife.
Snowmobile clubs revved up for season
Most clubs in the Lakes Region have completed work in their networks, including brushing and widening trails, adding signs and repairing bridges.
Two Standish schools touched by crash that killed third-grader
The parents of 8-year-old Owen Oates remained hospitalized Monday at Maine Medical Center in Portland.
Inside Standish: Dec. 27
Senior lunch Active Senior lunches for the month are at the Standish Municipal Center on Wednesdays, Jan. 1, 15 and 29. All seniors from the Standish community are welcome, though reservations must be made by the Thursday before each lunch. The meetings begin at 11 a.m. and lunch is served at noon. Lunch is catered […]