WINDHAM – The Environmental Protection Agency has formally proposed that the Keddy Mill complex in South Windham be placed on the National Priorities List, also known as the Superfund list, pushing the contaminated site one step closer toward a possible federally funded cleanup effort. In May, Meghan Cassidy, the agency’s chief of Superfund technical and […]
Lakes Region Weekly News
Keddy Mill clears second ‘Superfund’ hurdle
WINDHAM – The Environmental Protection Agency has formally proposed that the Keddy Mill complex in South Windham be placed on the National Priorities List, also known as the Superfund list, pushing the contaminated site one step closer toward a possible federally funded cleanup effort. In May, Meghan Cassidy, the agency’s chief of Superfund technical and […]
IT HAPPENED IN WINDHAM: Kidnapped by Indians
When the white men moved to the north from the Boston area, back in the mid-1700s, they were aware that other people (Indians) were already living in this area. However, the coastal towns of Massachusetts were getting congested and the decision was made to expand northward. Some of the earliest settlers were involved in cutting […]
Inside Windham – 12/20
Thank you Recent donations from Stephen Rankin and from David and Glenice Stover, to Windham Neighbors Helping Neighbors, are very much appreciated. As the days get colder, more requests for help with fuel are received. WNHN provides one-time fuel deliveries in critical situations. The only source of funds to provide this help is from donations […]
Inside Gray – 12/20
Last-Minute Gift Idea Registration for winter session classes at Fiddleheads Arts and Science Center is now available online. Register today or purchase a gift certificate for someone you love. Here are just a few of the many classes offered: Private Music Lessons (guitar, piano, violin and other instruments), Claymation, Comic Book Creation, Crazy Science – […]
Inside Raymond – 12/20
Women’s Friendship Group Established in 1974, the nonprofit Raymond Women’s Friendship Group was formed to spread acts of kindness throughout the community. Through the years they have delivered cookies to the elderly, meals to the sick, donated both money and goods to the food pantry, donated toward medical and travel expenses for ill children, visited […]
Most dads very involved in hands-on parenting
The study of 4,000 fathers ages 15 to 44 shows their involvement has increased slightly since 2002.
New Mexico legalizes same-sex marriage
It joins 16 other states and the District of Columbia in allowing lesbian and gay couples to wed.
Boston Celtics owners plug into Formula E racing
They invest $21 million into the all-electric circuit.
Europe launches satellite to map 1 billion stars
The satellite is headed to an orbit 930 million miles from Earth.