Ahhh, the smell of balsam I’m a tree hugger, and I’m not ashamed to admit it. Every so often, sometimes daily, I’ll take a walk in the woods, find a great big tree, and wrap my arms around it. Then I’ll give it a squeeze and continue on my way. You might think, then, that […]

Ahhh, the smell of balsam I’m a tree hugger, and I’m not ashamed to admit it. Every so often, sometimes daily, I’ll take a walk in the woods, find a great big tree, and wrap my arms around it. Then I’ll give it a squeeze and continue on my way. You might think, then, that […]

Lunch with Santa Project Graduation 2016 will hold a “Lunch with Santa” on Saturday, Dec. 12, from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Windham High School Cafe?. Lunch includes hot dog, mac ’n cheese, cookies and drink. Cost is $5 per child and $20 per family or four or more. Reservations are recommended but tickets are […]

Happy Holidays Wine Tasting Those 21 and over are invited to join in on a complimentary tasting of fine wines for the holiday season. Come learn which varietals complement traditional holiday foods. Bring a friend and make an outing of it. The wine tasting takes place from 3-6 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 17, at The Market […]

An aging portion of a former elementary school building in South Windham that has been vacant for several years will be demolished later this month. Starting Monday, Dec. 28, crews from Emerson Excavating of Windham will knock down the wooden section of the 8,500-square-foot John Andrew School on High Street, which was built in 1926. […]

An aging portion of a former elementary school building in South Windham that has been vacant for several years will be demolished later this month. Starting Monday, Dec. 28, crews from Emerson Excavating of Windham will knock down the wooden section of the 8,500-square-foot John Andrew School on High Street, which was built in 1926. […]

Lake Region school district voters Tuesday overwhelmingly rejected a $9.6 million proposal to renovate and expand the Crooked River School in Casco. The project was designed to address overcrowding issues at Songo Locks School in Naples. A total of 2,305 residents in the four towns School Administrative District 61 serves – Naples, Sebago, Bridgton and […]

A $15 million proposal to redevelop an old mill complex on Mallison Falls Road in South Windham, which would create 109 housing units along the Presumpscot River, continues to move forward after the prospective developer received funding for environmental cleanup efforts. Hardypond Construction of Portland was awarded a $360,000 loan in October through the Greater […]

In Windham, 100 years ago, the population was just about 2,000. We all know how the town has grown – but here are some other things that might make you appreciate how things change – and sometimes improve. On the Internet (that font of knowledge of all types), we found the following snapshot of life […]

Holidays! The holiday season is one of the best times to enjoy small-town life. I love the quiet at night, the holiday lights decorating the Causeway, the craft fairs, bake sales and visits from Santa! So, get out and explore. The milder temperatures are making it easier than ever to resist the temptation to hibernate. […]