Windham’s proposed budget breakdown Municipal services: $12,575,216 +8.1% School Department: $26,558,128 +9.1 Total budget: $39,452,673 While Windham’s proposed budget for next year would be a jump in spending, increased education funding from the state would result in a roughly 5.8 percent decrease in the town’s property tax mill rate. As part of the roughly $39.45 […]

Windham’s proposed budget breakdown Municipal services: $12,575,216 +8.1% School Department: $26,558,128 +9.1 Total budget: $39,452,673 While Windham’s proposed budget for next year would be a jump in spending, increased education funding from the state would result in a roughly 5.8 percent decrease in the town’s property tax mill rate. As part of the roughly $39.45 […]

In an effort to get students more active in their government, State Senator Bill Diamond (D-Windham) is leading a new initiative for the youth of Maine called Youth Caucus, Inc. Diamond says of the new organization, “Youth Caucus, Inc. is a non-profit, non-partisan, statewide effort to introduce Maine’s students, all public schools, private schools, and […]

In an effort to get students more active in their government, State Senator Bill Diamond (D-Windham) is leading a new initiative for the youth of Maine called Youth Caucus, Inc. Diamond says of the new organization, “Youth Caucus, Inc. is a non-profit, non-partisan, statewide effort to introduce Maine’s students, all public schools, private schools, and […]

Standish “Odyssey of the Mind” winners Students from the George E. Jack School in Standish won two 2nd place trophies in the Odyssey of the Mind state tournament held April 2nd at Bates College. The Odyssey of the Mind program is an international creative problem-solving program that fosters creativity and team-building skills in students from […]

Standish “Odyssey of the Mind” winners Students from the George E. Jack School in Standish won two 2nd place trophies in the Odyssey of the Mind state tournament held April 2nd at Bates College. The Odyssey of the Mind program is an international creative problem-solving program that fosters creativity and team-building skills in students from […]

The June 8 Charles River cruise trip has sold out and Sherri Holtan, Senior Activities Coordinator for Windham Parks and Recreation, is taking reservations for the July theater trip. A production of “Beauty and the Beast” plus dinner will cost $20 per person. The play is being performed at Leddy Center for the Performing Arts […]

A “Bruce the Moose and the Fun Food Show” assembly was held at Edna Libby School in Standish on March 22. Bill Wood, who has performed in many local elementary schools, uses magic as a tool for teaching good eating habits to children. From left are first grader Marissa Rowe, Kindergarteners Liam Stewart, Ashley Potter, […]

A part-time employee of SAD 61 has been arrested and charged with four counts of aggravated sexual assault on a 15-year-old female student. Troy Owen Smith, 22, of 16 Ward Acres in Bridgton was arrested on April 1, and transported to the Cumberland County Jail by Cumberland County Sheriff’s Detective Brian Ackerman. Bail was posted […]

The Windham Public Library is holding a Spring Tea on April 11th from 1:30-3 p.m. in the Meeting Room at the library. All are welcome to come and enjoy a cup of tea, snack items and conversation. In other news, the book group is reading “Women of the Silk” by Gail Tsukiyama for the April […]