The Windham Human Services Advisory Committee (WHSAC), which coordinates with local churches and service organizations to provide qualifying Windham residents holiday food baskets and gifts for children, currently needs cash donations for their holiday efforts. Checks may be made to WHSAC, 8 School Road, Windham, ME 04062. A $35 donation will purchase a food basket […]

What are you thankful for this Thanksgiving season? Joyce Hurt, 70, Casco “I’m thankful for everything. I’m thankful that I’m alive. I’m glad I’ve lived this long, and I’m thankful for my family.” Brandon Shapleigh, 22, Raymond “I’m thankful that God has given me the right to live. I’m thankful for my family, and that […]

State regulators have capped price increases for low-income homeowners who heat with natural gas at 6 percent – versus the 27 percent hike other customers will see. The $850,000 price tag will be picked up by natural gas users next winter. The last-minute decision to provide the benefit was made by the Public Utilities Commission […]

I am so proud of our Windham community and want to publicly thank the people who gave their time and/or donations and/or discounted goods prior to Veterans Day which allowed us to have our 11/11@11 celebration. The following list is in sequence of their contributions, although some of them continued to contribute throughout the last […]

On Monday, Nov. 28, Windham Historical Society will present a program on bayonets. David Tanguay, lifelong Windham resident, Historical Society member and teacher, will show some of his collection and describe the transition in bayonet design and their use from Civil War to World War. “Among the things I will take a look at is […]

After a recent meeting with key state agencies regarding freshwater passenger boat safety, State Rep. John Robinson, R-Raymond, says the next step is the Maine Legislature. He intends to introduce emergency legislation in January’s session that would require a state agency to oversee the boats and to be responsible for their regular inspection. On Oct. […]

The Naples Professional Pharmacy will host representatives from Medicare on Friday, Nov. 11, from noon to 2 p.m., and Saturday, Nov. 22, from 1-3 p.m., to talk about the new, voluntary drug prescription program. Learn about what the program covers, eligibility requirements, basic plans and costs, and how to enroll. The Naples Professional Pharmacy is […]

Happy Veterans Day Not too many folks say Happy Veterans Day. We say Happy Thanksgiving and Happy July 4th, but not Happy Veterans Day. Presumably, it’s because the phrase is too light-hearted. Happy veterans? When we think of the group of Americans called veterans, maybe the word “happy” isn’t the first description that comes to […]

Gay rights, a constitutional amendment and five questions asking for public approval to borrow $83 million in bonds drew voters to polls around the Lakes Region on Tuesday. In most towns, more than one third of registered voters cast ballots. With a 55/45 percent split statewide, voters struck down a People’s Veto to overturn a […]

Nov. 4-12: The Originals present “Fuddy Meers” by David Lindsay-Abaire Nov. 4, 5, 10, 11, 12 at 7:30 p.m. at the Saco River Grange Hall. Adults $12, Students/Seniors $10. November 10’s performance is pay-what-you-can. Nov 10-19: Windham High School theatre students present the musical “Little Shop of Horrors,” Nov. 10,11,12,18 and 19. All shows at […]