On July 5 starting at 7 p.m., the Naples Public Library is pleased to announce a very special presentation of “My Storm Years on Everest” by Ed Webster, Maine resident and veteran of seven Himalayan expeditions. In the spring of 1988, Ed Webster and three companions attempted the unthinkable, to scale a new route up […]

I hope some of the folks who have said that the Historical Society “is a mystery” and “not very active” and that they don’t really know anything about it, take time to attend the June 26 program. Talented and creative Windham native Jon Miele will present a program on how the performing arts have changed […]

Home Barbara Strout, Windham Center Road, has returned home after spending six days in Texas. She attended her granddaughter Heather Jean Strout’s graduation from the University of Austin, where she received her Master’s Degree. Visits Liz and Clarence Wisecup’s daughter-in-law, Emily Wisecup, of Imperial Beach, California, recently spent a week with them. Her husband, Michael […]

Editor, The Parson Smith House Committee of the Windham Historical Society would like to express heartfelt thanks to the voters of Windham for endorsing our idea of public access to this 18th century mansion. Our work, acquiring the house and establishing a museum and visitors center, has been in progress since January, and involves three […]

Saint Joseph’s College awarded Marie Eckstein of Standish the Poetry Award given to a student for outstanding accomplishments as a poet. Eckstein is a junior English major at Saint Joseph’s.

The Windham Theater Boosters is holding a bottle drive July 8 from 9 a.m. to noon at the Southern Maine Redemption Center, located across from Domino’s Pizza on Heatherwood Drive in North Windham. The Boosters will be conducting an after-July 4th fundraiser to build resources for the 2006-2007 season of shows at the Windham High […]

I know others write a lot about the government and how everything would be golden, if we just elected the right leaders. I think the day-to-day policies leave a lot to be desired. I’ll give you an example, as I am sure many other senior citizens have encountered this. A few years back I applied […]

I know others write a lot about the government and how everything would be golden, if we just elected the right leaders. I think the day-to-day policies leave a lot to be desired. I’ll give you an example, as I am sure many other senior citizens have encountered this. A few years back I applied […]

Merton and Catherine Johnson, in front row, were presented with a special legislative recognition acknowledging the celebration of their 70th wedding anniversary. The Johnsons are lifelong residents of Windham, and both graduated from Windham High School, Merton in 1933 and Catherine in 1934. Their family recently joined them at their home for the special presentation […]

Editor, Last week, I had the pleasure of attending Windham’s Adult Education graduation. It was truly an inspirational event. I commend the graduates on their hard work, and I would also like to thank the dedicated staff who have supported and nurtured the students’ success. It takes a lot of courage to go back to […]