Bonny Eagle High School held a Future Options Fair last week to give students in the 9th, 10th, and 11th grades a chance to talk to and get information about colleges, businesses and other career opportunities. The fair was presented by the guidance department. More than 30 colleges participated. The military was represented by the […]

At a spaghetti dinner held Wednesday, 17 members of the Windham American Legion Post 148 were honored for their continued commitment to serve their community and fellow veterans. Those recognized included: Robert Dolby, Windham, 60 years as a Legion member Don Rogers, Windham, 48 years Ralph Johnston, Windham, 34 years Mel D’Arcangelo, Raymond, 30 years […]

The Maine Department of Transportation released its Biennial Capital Work Plan for Fiscal Years 2008-2009, also known as the Work Plan. The Work Plan lists anticipated capital transportation funding and the department’s strategy to apply this funding to specific transportation improvements throughout the state. Projects listed for Standish include: •Intersection improvements at the intersection of […]

The Maine Department of Transportation released its Biennial Capital Work Plan for Fiscal Years 2008-2009, also known as the Work Plan. The Work Plan lists anticipated capital transportation funding and the department’s strategy to apply this funding to specific transportation improvements throughout the state. Projects listed for Standish include: •Intersection improvements at the intersection of […]

Thursday, May 17, 1:30-2:30 p.m., Fall Prevention, Home Safety and Chair Yoga, by Lauren Bradt, New England Emergency Response, at Unity Gardens, 124 Tandberg Trail, Windham. To register or FMI call 1-800-427-7411. Thursday, June 7, 1:30-2:30 p.m., Salute to a Healthy Heart – Eating Well for Heart Health, by Karen Chagnon, Registered Dietician, Unity Gardens, […]

A total of eight candidates are running for seats on the Windham Town Council and School Committee. An employee with a local newspaper and a recent candidate for county office have tossed their hat in the ring as have longtime public servants seeking additional terms in office. The following is a list of those candidates […]

A total of eight candidates are running for seats on the Windham Town Council and School Committee. An employee with a local newspaper and a recent candidate for county office have tossed their hat in the ring as have longtime public servants seeking additional terms in office. The following is a list of those candidates […]

Fertile soil On Saturday, about 350 people picked through the offerings at the first-ever Lakes Region Farmers Market. Situated in the parking lot of Manchester Elementary School on Route 302 in North Windham and held each Saturday morning through October, the farmers market has the potential to rake in the profits as thousands of tourists […]

Applications are now available for the 2007 Windham Education Foundation Academic Scholarship. For the 2007 graduating class, the foundation will be awarding an individual scholarship valued at $5,000, paid out over the course of the student’s four year undergraduate program. Any Windham-educated 12th grader, whether from Windham High School, Windham Christian Academy, homeschooled or any […]

The Good Word this week is definitely the 96th annual Windham High School Alumni Banquet scheduled for May 19. It’s difficult to pin down just why this is such an important event, but it is. How many towns have an organization 96 years old that continues to meet each year? For many of us who […]