For years, Mark Robinson and his family visited Fayette and the surrounding towns because of their quiet beauty. And so, when the opportunity arose two Septembers ago, Robinson decided to take the job as town manager of Fayette after 25 years serving as Windham’s parks and recreation director. On Nov. 26 of this year, tragedy […]

Sixth Grade High Honors: Stephen Adams, Ariana Bailey, Lubov Barankevich, Lindsey Bicknell, Samuel Blauvelt, Emma Boyd, Alyssa Carroll, Joanna Clarke, Sally Coggins, Emma Cole, Meghan Cole, Lauren Delcourt, Morgan Dolby, Megan Fortier, Stephanie Frost, Duncan Gelder, Mary Margaret Green, Meghan Gribbin, Evelyn Gross, Jordan Hall, Marissa Johnson, Ashley Kelley, Margaret Kilgallon, Eric Kneeland, Marissa LaGassey, […]

In what’s becoming an annual tradition for Allied Real Estate, local agents presented a check worth $1,000 to the town of Windham last Friday morning. The money will help with the town clerk’s Christmas shopping campaign to provide toys for disadvantaged kids in Windham. The $1,000 donation, part of the 1 percent of overall revenue […]

Another tragedy on River Road No doubt, you’ve heard about the tragic end to one of Windham’s most dignified men – Winfred Strout. Win was 89, had just donated some of his time to sell Christmas trees for the local Kiwanis Club, and was on his way home when tragedy struck. He and his lovely […]

The Department of Health and Human Services is asking for $4 million to reimburse Medicaid providers for accounting and borrowing costs they’ve incurred because of massive computer problems in the state’s billing system. DHHS Commissioner Jack Nicholas made the request to the Appropriations Committee last week in response to a question about what he is […]

The Department of Health and Human Services is asking for $4 million to reimburse Medicaid providers for accounting and borrowing costs they’ve incurred because of massive computer problems in the state’s billing system. DHHS Commissioner Jack Nicholas made the request to the Appropriations Committee last week in response to a question about what he is […]

Patriotism, according to the dictionary, is the love of one’s country. It’s a simple concept, and a feeling almost universally shared by Americans, from those who instinctively support all that is done in their name, to those who dwell on our weaknesses. Despite our differences, most of our countrymen and women understand just how blessed […]

Patriotism, according to the dictionary, is the love of one’s country. It’s a simple concept, and a feeling almost universally shared by Americans, from those who instinctively support all that is done in their name, to those who dwell on our weaknesses. Despite our differences, most of our countrymen and women understand just how blessed […]

Imagine growing up without receiving any affection. No hugs, no kisses. No snuggling along with a bedtime story. Thousands of orphans in Belarus are being raised in appalling conditions – little nourishing food, crumbling facilities. And no love. What’s more, they have no way to escape the cycle that turns many of these children first […]

What a handsome Christmas tree we had bought at the local agricultural school! It stood tall in the corner of our living room. The stand was full of water, and all we needed to do was string the lights and hang the ornaments. My wife traditionally places the lighted angel atop the tree. Next she […]