Community service with a kick The Windham Historical Society’s Village Green got a facelift on Aug. 8 when the Windham Youth Soccer U14 Boys’ Travel Team visited to do some work on the grounds. Coach Derek Davis’ goal was to have a team-building experience that would teach his players about community service. The boys helped […]

Cumberland/Oxford Canal talk planned The Windham Historical Society is hosting a presentation about the history of the Cumberland/Oxford Canal that flowed through town in the 19th century. Area expert Don Wescott will be the guest speaker and he will give insights into this notable waterway and the economic benefits it brought to the area in […]

Concerts at Dundee Park The parks and recreation department’s concert series at Dundee Park continues with Maine bluegrass band The World Famous Grassholes from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, July 24. Then with Andi Fawcett and Doubting Gravity perform pop, folk and rock ‘n’ roll July 31. The last concert is set for Aug. 7, […]

Farmer’s Market open The Windham Farmer’s Market is open for the 2024 season. It is located on Turning Leaf Drive near the Stockhouse Restaurant in the heart of North Windham. The town market is a community of producers and makers who share their talents with local shoppers on Saturday mornings from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 […]

Eighth grader awarded Shea Cary has received the Secretary of State’s Eighth Grade Citizenship Award. “Shea is one of 116 outstanding citizens who received this award for their contributions and commitment to civic responsibility,” said Rep. Barbara Bagshaw, R-Windham, who presented the award to Cary. Students receiving the award are also recognized for their scholastic […]

An afternoon at Merrifield Farm Join the Windham Historical Society and host Lyle Merrifield for a Saturday afternoon open house at Merrifield Farm, 195 North Gorham Road in Gorham, June 15 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. There will be displays of old tools and memorabilia and visit the Sugar House where maple products will […]

Resident celebrates 100 years Barbara Clarke Tolman of Windham turned 100 years old on May 10. She got a visit from Rep. Barbara Bagshaw, R-Windham, and Rep. Jane Pringle, D-Windham, who presented a Legislative Sentiment honoring her. “Barbara’s wish was to receive 100 birthday cards before her birthday celebration,” Bagshaw said in a press release. “The […]

WHS student places in app challenge Alex Pooler of Windham High School placed third in the annual Maine App Challenge by Tyler Technologies, an opportunity for students to explore software design and development by building a mobile app. Pooler developed Good Morning Class, an interactive check-in app for elementary school teachers and students. He received […]

Opening for the season The Windham Historical Society will open for the season on Wednesday, May 1. Visit on Wednesday mornings from 9 a.m. to noon. The historical society has also added open hours for the Village Green on the last Saturday of each month from June through September from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. […]

Yoga with horses Join the Maine State Society for the Protection of Animals and Ashley Flowers Yoga for a unique yoga experience stretching next to the horses at the organization’s farm at 279 River Road in Windham. The hour-long sessions take place on Sundays at 11:30 a.m. They will be held rain or shine. The […]