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Faces of Retirement: Rita Bernier

If you’ve ever voted, bought a fishing license or marriage license, or even a concealed weapon permit – you’re probably one of the thousands in Windham who has had contact with Rita Bernier. For 14 years, the 67 year old was Windham’s Town Clerk. Elected over and over during her tenure, it was difficult to […]

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Standish man wins new television

Donald E. Allen of Standish won a 26-inch Sony WEGA Flat HD TV from Sebago Lake Chevrolet during the dealership’s March Madness Event last week. Dr. Allen won by being one of four people who were within one basketball of guessing how many were stuffed into a 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt. His name was then randomly […]

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A “Day of Silence” was held Wednesday at Windham High School to raise awareness of the harassment faced by gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgendered youth. Over 30 students took a vow of silence for the day in protest against such discrimination. The participants wore red patches of cloth on their shirts and set up tables […]

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A “Day of Silence” was held Wednesday at Windham High School to raise awareness of the harassment faced by gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgendered youth. Over 30 students took a vow of silence for the day in protest against such discrimination. The participants wore red patches of cloth on their shirts and set up tables […]

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Standish reverses Middle Jam truck rules

The Standish Town Council voted unanimously to remove the 26,000-pound, emergency weight limits imposed on Middle Jam Road last month. The town was concerned that the proposed expansion of a gravel pit in Gorham would increase heavy truck traffic on the country road and speed deterioration of the roadbed. Representatives of R.J. Grondin and Sons, […]

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Standish reverses Middle Jam truck rules

The Standish Town Council voted unanimously to remove the 26,000-pound, emergency weight limits imposed on Middle Jam Road last month. The town was concerned that the proposed expansion of a gravel pit in Gorham would increase heavy truck traffic on the country road and speed deterioration of the roadbed. Representatives of R.J. Grondin and Sons, […]

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Rides available for Windham shopping

On Fridays, Sherri Holtan, Senior Coordinator with the Windham Parks and Recreation Department, provides rides to the grocery stores, drug store or doctors offices in the town of Windham. Give her a call, 892-1905, a few days ahead of time so she can make plans. She has several people she regularly picks up in the […]

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Rides available for Windham shopping

On Fridays, Sherri Holtan, Senior Coordinator with the Windham Parks and Recreation Department, provides rides to the grocery stores, drug store or doctors offices in the town of Windham. Give her a call, 892-1905, a few days ahead of time so she can make plans. She has several people she regularly picks up in the […]

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50th Anniversary Dick and Beverly Jensen, formerly of Windham, celebrated their 50th anniversary on April 2. Their children, Karen Thompson, Lynne Jordan, Lori Jensen, Richard Graves and Dana Jensen, gave them a surprise party April 3 at the Naples Town Gym. Those attending were: Carl & Sue-Anne Hodge, Allison Perry, Barbara Graves, Joan Bowden, April […]

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Pay now or pay later

To the editor, Since our family moved to Raymond in 1997 we have been so pleased with the school system. We couldn’t have made a better choice for a child who has difficulty learning. That is why I was outraged when I learned that the Special Education and Social Worker services are being cut and […]