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Windham man pleads guilty to manslaughter in fatal hunting accident
A Windham man accused of killing a fellow hunter in an accident last November pleaded guilty to manslaughter Thursday morning.
Casting call: Dozens turn out to be zombies, actors in film set for Maine
Treefort Cycleshop ride for a fish sandwich and back
Susan Robbins invited me. I didn't really know her but we went to the same high school.
Fed up Mainers say, 'Shoo, fly. Don't bother me'
At 2 years old, Millie began catching grasshoppers and picking dandelions, discovering the joys of outdoor exploration at her home in Blue Hill.
Allow me to offer a few words in defense of the humble plastic bag. This much-maligned, petroleum-derived item has lately been the subject of an effort in Windham to outlaw its use .
Windham teen wants Maine to ban plastic bags
The Windham Town Council on Tuesday rejected an outright ban on plastic bags in the community as suggested by Sierra Yost, but did vote to send a resolution to the Legislature in Augusta to consider a statewide ban.
Animal tales: Mini horses get big help
Marilyn Goodreau, president of the Maine State Society for the Protection of Animals, prepares to let Misty, front, and her companion Suzie Q out to graze for a short period at the MSSPA farm in Windham.
Women finding freedom behind bars
WINDHAM, Maine -- There are many in our society who believe people can't change, especially when it comes to criminals.
Truckee Hometown Sears - Sierra Sun select seventh Teacher of the Year finalist
Truckee High School math teacher Diane Laroche has been selected a Truckee Hometown Sears-Sierra Sun Teacher of the Year finalist, pictured here with Charles Riley, Truckee Hometown Sears store owner and students.
Owner of Perfect Pleasures Escort Service in Windham appears in court accused of threatening client
PORTLAND, Maine - The Massachusetts man who owns Perfect Pleasures Escort Service in Windham made his first appearance in U.S. District Court accused of making threatening telephone calls to a client.
Deaf single mother of two to graduate from USM's nursing program
Joanie Grondin is one of nearly 1,700 registered to graduate from the University of Southern Maine this spring.
Deering Lumber acquires two units
Deering Lumber, the Biddeford, Maine-based pro dealer, has purchased two stores from New England Building Materials, according to a report in Wired Weekly, the newsletter of the Northeastern Retail Lumber Association .
Veterans, families receive medals
Even before the ceremony to honor fallen Cumberland County troops and veterans Saturday got under way, Bruce LeBeau said he was choking back tears at the memory of his father, Joseph LeBeau.