Editor, Wow! That is the word that comes to mind for all the pet food donations that were made on Saturday, Dec. 16 at The Kennel Shop for the Windham Food Pantry. This was by far the most successful drive we have had. People dug deep into their pockets and have provided the Food Pantry […]

Editor, How you can expedite a subdivision application in the town of Standish: Be appointed to the position of town manager and then get your spouse to chair the planning board. After this is done hire a couple of controllable employees to oversee the application process. It is also a good thing if you know […]

Editor, How you can expedite a subdivision application in the town of Standish: Be appointed to the position of town manager and then get your spouse to chair the planning board. After this is done hire a couple of controllable employees to oversee the application process. It is also a good thing if you know […]

While we’re waiting for the first snowflake and hitching up the plows, think about what it must have been like when this old wooden snow plow was plowing train tracks in South Windham, from 1923 to 1963. Must have made a heck of a racket! Photo courtesy of Windham Historical Society.

County Road resident Jackie Shane doesn’t know what’s worse; the damage rainwater does to the Windham road she lives on, or the legal red tape she says keeps the town from repairing it. The dirt road that runs up a hill near the Pope Road has been problematic for years, residents say. Town Manager Tony […]

Here’s a quiz for you. What does protecting our environment have to do with world peace? What does protecting our environment have to do with the economy? What does protecting our environment have to do with the health of your family? How did you do? Here is how I would have answered: World peace? As […]

Here’s a quiz for you. What does protecting our environment have to do with world peace? What does protecting our environment have to do with the economy? What does protecting our environment have to do with the health of your family? How did you do? Here is how I would have answered: World peace? As […]

Historical Society The Windham Historical Society is closed for the winter. Inquiries regarding old houses, genealogy and other topics may be directed to Kay Soldier, kso48@aol.com or at home, 114 Tandberg Trail. For those who wish to purchase coverlets, books, maps and other items from the Society for Christmas gifts, Kay has a selection at […]

Historical Society The Windham Historical Society is closed for the winter. Inquiries regarding old houses, genealogy and other topics may be directed to Kay Soldier, kso48@aol.com or at home, 114 Tandberg Trail. For those who wish to purchase coverlets, books, maps and other items from the Society for Christmas gifts, Kay has a selection at […]

The disjointed intersection of Route 302, Whites Bridge Road and Anglers Road is scheduled to be aligned by the Maine Department of Transportation in 2008 or 2009, according to Windham Economic Development Director Keith Luke. The long delay before road work begins is due to the state agencies’ “mammoth schedule,” Luke said. He added that […]