U.S. Army Col. Toby Pennels, 46, of Windham, helped plan the humanitarian aid effort in Iraq during the initial combat operations and the siege of Baghdad in early 2003. Here he stands in front of the Hands of Victory Monument in downtown Baghdad shortly after the invasion. Wreckage of a Humvee is at right. Courtesy […]

The Portland Water District is hosting a series of events to celebrate National Drinking Water Week, May 7-13. It is a time for both children and adults to learn about their precious water source and their connection to the environment and the quality of their water. Monday, May 8 Visit a Vernal Pool. First, learn […]

Veterans Mr. Robin Shepard, the State of Maine Veterans Advocate, will be at the Windham Veteran’s Center May 10 from 9 to 11 a.m. He will assist veterans in applying for benefits. There is no fee and no appointment is necessary. Visits Glen Cote Jr. recently spent a week here visiting his father. He came […]

Naples Public Library will host a free two-part “Birding By Ear” program on May 9 and 10. Chris Lewey, a well-known, local ornithologist and executive director and founder of RAVEN Interpretive Wildlife Programs, will present this informative workshop on Tuesday, May 9 at 7 p.m. and will then lead a spring walk at the Brownfield […]

On its final day before recessing, the Legislature repealed the tax on business equipment and raised minimum teacher salaries in two steps – to $27,000 this coming year and $30,000 the next. It also kept alive 17 bills currently in play between the House and Senate that will be taken up when legislators return to […]

Thousands suffer silently from the effects of unspeakable acts – many, convinced it was somehow their fault; many, terrified that it will happen again; many, certain that no one will believe them. Tormented from the demons that haunt their waking hours and invade their deepest sleep, some turn to drugs, alcohol or self-abusive behaviors to […]

Come this summer, the newly renovated Aikens Annex at Windham Town Office will be open to the public. Since December, River Road Common LLC has been remodeling the old 1950s annex to make space for the Town Clerk, Tax Collector and Town Manager’s offices now housed in the adjoining Town Office building. In recent years, […]

Meeting The Windham Health Council will hold their last meeting of the year May 3. They will be going to dinner at a local restaurant. They always have a dinner meeting for their last meeting. Reminder Remember to go to the Parson Smith House at 93 River Road tomorrow. There will be guided tours from […]

The state’s tourism industry has fought hard for recognition in Augusta as an important part of Maine’s economy, going from a $1.8 million annual budget for the Office of Tourism 10 years ago to $7.5 million today. But as an unusually mild spring leads to thoughts of the summer season ahead, the reality is that […]

Habitat for Humanity of Greater Portland is planning to build a second house in Naples and is seeking a qualified family to work with construction crews and eventually live in the new home. Habitat will be hosting a meeting for interested families on Monday, May 15, from 7:15 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Naples Town […]