If you’ve been looking for a program where you can learn exercises for helping to prevent falls, a five-week program will begin Thursday, Oct. 25 at Unity Gardens, 124 Tandberg Trail, Windam. For five weeks on Thursdays from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m., Anne Murray of Southern Maine Agency on Aging will present the program. All […]
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Police: drunk driver assaulted two the same night
A man arrested earlier this week after a drunken driving spree in Standish was wanted in connection with a double assault in his hometown of Sanford the same day. Shawn Little, 40, was seen driving about 70 mph northbound on Route 35 in Standish by Deputy Andrew Feeny of the Cumberland County Sheriff’s Department at […]
Fill in the missing segment with LEA
The final trail section of the Stevens Brook Trail behind the Magic Lantern and Bridgton Community Center is nearing completion and Lakes Environmental Association needs help to finish the job On Saturday, Oct. 13. The trail received substantial hiker traffic this summer, but there is still a missing segment in the continuous trail from Highland […]
Local lawmakers to discuss upcoming bills on Speakout, Oct. 19
The October edition of the Windham cable television show “Speakout” will explore about some of the more controversial issues facing the Maine Legislature when it returns in January. Topics that will be raised during the next session include a bill which would prohibit smoking in vehicles when children are present, putting tolls on the Interstate, […]
Q&A: The Rev. Timothy Higgins, new pastor at St. Ann's Episcopal Church in Windham
St. Ann’s Episcopal Church, located on the corner of Windham Center Road and River Road in Windham, recently hired its first full-time pastor after 10 years with part-time clergy. The Rev. Timothy Higgins, who was born in Cumberland and lives in Gorham with his wife and three children, will be installed as rector of the […]
Q&A: The Rev. Timothy Higgins, new pastor at St. Ann's Episcopal Church in Windham
St. Ann’s Episcopal Church, located on the corner of Windham Center Road and River Road in Windham, recently hired its first full-time pastor after 10 years with part-time clergy. The Rev. Timothy Higgins, who was born in Cumberland and lives in Gorham with his wife and three children, will be installed as rector of the […]
Unity Church to screen Dalai Lama film
In mid-October, Unity Church of Greater Portland, located at 54 River Road in Windham, will be holding a special screening of the docu-drama “10 Questions for the Dalai Lama.” Unity Church has a long-standing tradition of honoring and encouraging the study of all religions. In keeping with that belief, the church will have a public […]
Time for a fall jacket
Weather Word of the Week: Scattering light: Distribution of light when sunlight makes contact with very small objects such as air molecules and dust particles. The light itself is deflected off these objects in all directions. Friday: Chance of rain, 50% chance of precipitation Hi: 59 Lo: 37 Saturday: Chance of showers, 30% chance of […]
You can make a difference
If you are 60 years old or older and would like to make a difference in the life of others, PROP (Peoples Regional Opportunity Program) has volunteer openings in their Senior Volunteer Programs. Volunteers who are income eligible earn a tax-free income in return for a commitment of 15-40 hours a week. Volunteers also receive […]
Nimbles Thimbles quilt show, Oct. 13
Nimble Thimbles of Windham wil be hosting a quilt show “Medley of Colors” on Saturday, Oct. 13 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the North Windham Union Church on Route 302 in Windham. Come enjoy the quilts created by members of the chapter. There will also be a number of Penny Wool items on […]