As Windham is more and more developed, old roads become filled with houses. Fortunately, a few of the original places remain. On the Land of Nod Road, 100 years ago, this house was one of only four or five on the length of the road. Once Land of Nod Road went right by this house, […]

The 15th Annual Senior Appreciation Night and Dinner will be held on Thursday, May 25 from 5 to 7 p.m. at Bonny Eagle High School. All senior citizens in the SAD 6 communities of Buxton, Hollis, Limington, Standish and Frye Island are invited to attend “A Thanks for Giving,” and are asked to RSVP Julia […]

A bill that would essentially cut the so-called Dirigo tax in half – from $43.7 million to $23 million – passed the Senate along party lines Friday night and will face a closely divided House when the Legislature comes back into session later this month. The proposal represents a compromise among Democrats and representatives from […]

A sleeper of a bill that would require Gov. John Baldacci to cut $1 million worth of political appointees from state government has made it through its first round of votes in the House and Senate and will be taken up again when the Legislature comes back May 22. The bill was sponsored by Democratic […]

Things are piling up. The to-do lists are multiplying. Spring cleaning tempts but is easily put off. One of my sisters has been updating me on what she’s discovered as she cleans her kitchen cupboards, in anticipation of a yard sale. Even without opening the cupboard doors (a sometimes hazardous thing to do), I know […]

Iraq, who’s right? After three years of war in Iraq, America stands on the brink of yet another serious military confrontation with yet another Arab country, this time the nation of Iran. With the threats of terrorism and nuclear weapons the cause of the conflict, is it any wonder Americans are feeling anxious about our […]

In April, the Portland Water District introduced two full-size GMC hybrid trucks to its fleet. During the coming months, performance and fuel economy will be monitored to determine if it makes sense to expand this pilot program. General Motors estimates a 10 percent fuel economy improvement over regular models. Currently, the District manages a fleet […]

Starting in May, the “Monday Meal” will move back to its original locations. On the first and second Mondays the free community meal will be held at the Windham Assembly of God, 1051 Roosevelt Trail, in Windham. The meal will be held at the Windham Hill UCC at 140 Windham Center Road on the third […]

It’s portrayed in scenes of violence, smoke and bloodshed. On newsstands: Six dead, 20 wounded by a roadside bomb. On television: Coalition forces continue to fight insurgents. Pundits and politicians fear civil war. The Iraq War is brought home in breaking news flashes, tearful homecomings and body counts with experts forecasting political ramifications. And as […]

Good Shepherd Food Bank announced this week that Diane L. Dunton of Windham has recently been named chairperson of the Board of Directors for the food bank. Dunton is president of Potential Released and has more than 25 years of business and human resource experience. Dunton integrates her life as a business woman, artist, and […]