The Chewonki Foundation announced open enrollment for its upcoming school vacation week with great indoor and outdoor activities for kids. Programs will be offered April 21-25 on Chewonki’s 400-acre campus and inside its modern, comfortable Center for Environmental Education. Events and activities are designed to be fun and educational and are geared for children in […]
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Inside Sebago
Big days coming Sebago Days Committee members will be meeting on Sunday, April 6 at 6:30 p.m. at the North Sebago United Methodist Church. They will begin planning the details for this year’s Sebago Days, which will run from July 17-19. Representatives from Sebago organizations are needed to make this a community event to benefit […]
On the right track – Sewergate and wedgies.
Lane/Tommy: Why, during an election year, does a councilor nominate all town employees for dedication in the Windham Town Report? Let’s be truthful with this one because all town workers are not the same. Should outstanding employees be equal to those sleeping on shovels or those who failed to notice that Windham was paying $1,000 […]
Jason's weather forecast: April showers
Weather word of the week: Fog: A cloud with its base at the earth’s surface. Friday: A chance of rain and snow from 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Rain likely after that. Chance of precipitation is 60 percent. High: 44 Low: 33 Saturday: The chance of snow or rain showers is 50 percent. High: 45 Low: 31 […]
Maine veteran returns from Iraq
Army Sgt. 1st Class Sheldon S. Tozier has returned to Alaska after being deployed to Iraq in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. The soldier is assigned to the 1st Squadron, 40th Cavalry Regiment, a subordinate unit of the 4th Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 25th Infantry Division at Fort Richardson, Anchorage, Alaska. Operation Iraqi Freedom is […]
Phillips ready for district challenges
Janice Barter of the School Administration District 61 School Board found it easy to sum up why the eight-member panel voted unanimously for Patrick Phillips to replace departing Superintendent Frank Gorham. “He’s certainly eager and enthusiastic and that defiantly came through in the interview,” said Barter, who was head of the search committee. Current SAD […]
Phillips ready for district challenges
Janice Barter of the School Administration District 61 School Board found it easy to sum up why the eight-member panel voted unanimously for Patrick Phillips to replace departing Superintendent Frank Gorham. “He’s certainly eager and enthusiastic and that defiantly came through in the interview,” said Barter, who was head of the search committee. Current SAD […]
Christian school hosts open houses
The Eastgate Christian School at 68 Cobbs Bridge Road in New Gloucester will host open houses for visitors Tuesday, April 8, from 9 a.m.-2 p.m.; Wednesday, April 9, from 9 a.m.-2 p.m.; and Thursday, April 10, from 9 a.m.- 2 p.m. and 5-7 p.m. For more information about the open houses, call 926-3333.
Service or disservice? Student requirement debated
Windham students may be required to complete 40 hours of community service to graduate, although feelings around town are mixed if it’s appropriate to enforce good deeds. “I’m in favor of it, if it’s done right,” said school committee member Mike Duffy. There was a public hearing on the matter Wednesday, but Duffy said the […]
Windham Middle School honor roll
The following students were named to the honor roll at Windham Middle School for the second quarter of the 2007/08 school year. Sixth-Grade High Honors: Carly Chasse, Lauren Doering, Emilie Dumont, Bridget Duong, Sarah Eastman, Emily Gilman, Emily Gorrivan, John Herzig, Kate Kneeland, Kyra Krieg, Nicole McCallum, Laura McKenna, Philomena Richard, Brenna Ryder, Joseph Sczurko, […]