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RSU 14 takes a new tack to solve overcrowding in Windham’s schools

RAYMOND – A request by school officials for Windham parents to voluntarily send their kids to Raymond schools now at half capacity is finding some support. Regional School Unit 14 officials sent out the request, open to Windham K-4 students, in an effort to relieve overcrowding in Windham’s elementary schools, after attempts to force some […]

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RSU 14 takes a new tack to solve overcrowding in Windham’s schools

RAYMOND – A request by school officials for Windham parents to voluntarily send their kids to Raymond schools now at half capacity is finding some support. Regional School Unit 14 officials sent out the request, open to Windham K-4 students, in an effort to relieve overcrowding in Windham’s elementary schools, after attempts to force some […]

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Route 85 to receive much-needed paving

RAYMOND – Maine Department of Transportation officials assessed the condition of Route 85 in Raymond last Friday, confirming something local drivers have long known: the road’s top surface is peeling away from the base layer, a condition known as delamination, and is need of repair. According to Dennis Lovely, project manager for the DOT, crews […]

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Inside Naples – 5/17

’Tis the Season Signs of life, literally and figuratively, mean the summer season is fast approaching. Reinhard Farm of Kimball Corner (they are located just beyond the corner of Lake House Road and King Hill Road) opened its doors the day before Mother’s Day as has become their tradition. I know because my children look […]

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Home tour visits Parson Smith House

On Saturday, the Windham Historical Society invited residents and visitors to have a look inside several of the oldest homes in the area including the oldest home on the tour, the Parson Smith House at the corner of River and Anderson roads. Built in 1764, the Parson Smith house was built by Peter Thatcher Smith […]

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Rep. Pringle serves as Doctor of the Day

Rep. Jane Pringle, D-Windham, was honored as the Doctor of the Day on Tuesday, April 30, in the House of Representatives and Senate. A tradition since 1996, a physician is present for each day of the legislative session to assist in the event of a medical emergency. Pringle is a retired physician and is serving […]

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Tons of gadgets collected

On Saturday, May 11, the Windham Hill United Church of Christ held its semi-annual electronic recycling event in the parking lot of the Windham Mall. “It’s always a great event,” said Judy Eycleshymer, director of the event and a church trustee. “We usually collect 15 tons of material from each event, which averages two full […]

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Tons of gadgets collected

On Saturday, May 11, the Windham Hill United Church of Christ held its semi-annual electronic recycling event in the parking lot of the Windham Mall. “It’s always a great event,” said Judy Eycleshymer, director of the event and a church trustee. “We usually collect 15 tons of material from each event, which averages two full […]