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What's that junk you got there?

I have a few complaints about the South Windham Postal Office. Before I elaborate let me state that I have no complaints about the postal clerks working in South or North Windham or elsewhere for that matter. We are blessed to have so many fine people serving our postal needs. Many folks have asked what […]

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New signal installed on Route 115

Those driving along Route 115 out of North Windham may have noticed a new set of stoplights at the intersection of Falmouth Road this week. Earlier this week, work crews from Maine Department of Transportation and Monmouth-based A.D. Electric installed eight signals to direct traffic at the busy intersection of Falmouth Road, Crockett Road and […]

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Volunteer to make a difference for elderly patients

Volunteers make a significant difference for elderly patients who often develop confusion and lose ground physically when in the hospital. Through Maine Medical Center’s Hospital Elder Life Program, they provide calming relief from the quick-paced hospital environment. Empathetic and caring volunteers are needed to visit with elderly patients and engage them in life stories, assist […]

Posted inLakes Region Weekly

Volunteer to make a difference for elderly patients

Volunteers make a significant difference for elderly patients who often develop confusion and lose ground physically when in the hospital. Through Maine Medical Center’s Hospital Elder Life Program, they provide calming relief from the quick-paced hospital environment. Empathetic and caring volunteers are needed to visit with elderly patients and engage them in life stories, assist […]

Posted inLakes Region Weekly

State regulators to make house calls

Small business owners now will have a place to gripe if they feel state regulations are too burdensome – and they won’t have to drive to Augusta to do it. The Maine Regulatory Fairness Board, stalled since 2001, was unveiled last week and will travel around the state to listen. “It’s an ongoing venue between […]

Posted inLakes Region Weekly

State regulators to make house calls

Small business owners now will have a place to gripe if they feel state regulations are too burdensome – and they won’t have to drive to Augusta to do it. The Maine Regulatory Fairness Board, stalled since 2001, was unveiled last week and will travel around the state to listen. “It’s an ongoing venue between […]

Posted inLakes Region Weekly

Windham remembered 0203

The Windham Historical Society gets frequent requests for information about the Underground Railroad, and although there is limited factual data on this subject, the house shown here was a place where runaway slaves did stop, probably on their way to Canada. This is one of the several homes built by the Pope family. They were […]

Posted inLakes Region Weekly

Windham remembered 0203

The Windham Historical Society gets frequent requests for information about the Underground Railroad, and although there is limited factual data on this subject, the house shown here was a place where runaway slaves did stop, probably on their way to Canada. This is one of the several homes built by the Pope family. They were […]