The boyhood home of the great American author is raising money to renovate a small kitchen space in the corner of the building, finishing its transformation into a community center.
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Chad Pulkkinen on leading Windham High School to back-to-back basketball championships
Windham Eagles coach Chad Pulkkinen reflects on his team’s back-to-back state championship victories, as well as the passing of a longtime supporter.
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Brickyard Hollow partners with New Gloucester Fire Department for fundraiser
Brickyard Hollow Brewing Company will collaborate with the New Gloucester Fire Department to promote fire safety within the community. On Saturday, March 15, from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., the company will offer delivery services within New Gloucester, with Fire Department volunteers serving as delivery drivers. Delivery service will be available exclusively within the town […]
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Inside Windham: March 7
Windham students watch government in action Eight members of the Windham High School Civil Rights Team and the “Can We?” Project spent the day in Augusta on Tuesday, Feb. 25. The trip was hosted by the League of Women Voters and gave the students a firsthand look at how government works. They were able to […]
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Lakes Region Sportsman: Enough ice in March is great for winter cusk fishing
Well, we asked for it and we got it! Finally, a winter where Jordan Bay froze enough to support ice fishing. While ice-angling never lasts as long as we want it, I managed a few trips out to the hardwater and now I look forward to the winter ritual of cusk fishing. Last year at […]
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Proposed Standish FY26 budget sees 2.85% increase over prior year
The proposed tax rate would decrease despite a higher amount to be paid by property taxes overall due to the town’s revaluation.
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Casco committee looks to improve road safety
Casco has put together a committee to both beautify its streets and make them safer for all travelers.
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Gray Democratic Party discusses Equal Rights Amendment efforts
The Gray Democratic Party and the Maine ERA for All Coalition hosted a discussion on a proposed state constitutional amendment that would guarantee gender equality.
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It Happened in Windham: Almost 200 years ago: The South Windham Village memories of Rev. George Bodge
While doing some research for a book that the Windham Historical Society is putting together about our town’s history, I came across an article by the Rev. George Bodge that was written in 1906 and appeared in the “Suburban News” in January 1995. Titled “The Village in 1847,” it is a very interesting look into […]
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Lake Region Eagles hold chili cook-off fundraiser
The Lake Region Eagles held a chili cook-off in order to raise money for both the American Heart Association and the installation of a new sign for their building.