It’s ironic to me when I hear one of our town council or school board members comment about the Windham Historical Society and add that he (or she) has never been there. Just this past weekend, visitors from Oregon, New Hampshire and Wisconsin drove to Windham, and spent hours at the Society, doing research and […]
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Lakes Region Voices
Vince Bruni, 66, Windham “It seems like he wants to be back in jail and he did something that will keep him there the rest of his life.” Stephanie Sleeper, 31, Casco “I think it’s not saying much for the criminal justice system. When criminals admit that they have a problem and in the interest […]
Boston Post Cane passed in Windham
In a ceremony at the Ledgewood Manor nursing home Tuesday morning, Doris Wescott Tibbetts, 104, was given the Boston Post Cane for the oldest citizen of Windham. Known more for her colorful outbursts than her longevity, Tibbetts’ skeptical response to receiving the cane was completely in character. “How do you know I’m not made of […]
Rocker Cindy Bullens to appear at 'Music on the Hill'
Get ready! Self-described rocker Cindy Bullens is coming to the Music on the Hill Concert Series on July 21, at 7 p.m. Bullens is well-known here in Maine, and on the national and international circuit. Many diverse artists have recorded Bullens’ songs, and you’ll see why as she takes the stage at Windham Hill United […]
Confessed killer had Windham roots
Windham resident Ed Woodbury sees his adopted son, Michael Woodbury, as a stranger. Woodbury has said little publicly since his 31-year-old son was arrested last week and charged with three murders – a violent act that police believe ended a spree that left Michael Woodbury accused of crimes in six states. Michael Woodbury, who has […]
Confessed killer had Windham roots
Windham resident Ed Woodbury sees his adopted son, Michael Woodbury, as a stranger. Woodbury has said little publicly since his 31-year-old son was arrested last week and charged with three murders – a violent act that police believe ended a spree that left Michael Woodbury accused of crimes in six states. Michael Woodbury, who has […]
Crime spree timeline
May 10 – Michael Woodbury released from Maine Correctional Center in Warren. May 10 to June 4 – Woodbury spends time in and around Windham and Naples. Makes acquaintance with Megan Reeves, 18, Renee Gagne, 17, both of Windham. June 4, Windham, afternoon – Reeves, Gagne and Woodbury steal a 2005 Suzuki Aerio registered to […]
Booted from MPBN, Standish radio station picks up 'Humble Farmer'
The Humble Farmer will soon return to the radio airwaves at a Standish FM station after being booted by Maine Public Broadcasting Network last fall. Robert Skoglund, 71, who gained worldwide recognition as the Humble Farmer on radio, was a guest Sunday on “On the Right Track,” a weekly show on WJZF 97.1 FM in […]
Booted from MPBN, Standish radio station picks up 'Humble Farmer'
The Humble Farmer will soon return to the radio airwaves at a Standish FM station after being booted by Maine Public Broadcasting Network last fall. Robert Skoglund, 71, who gained worldwide recognition as the Humble Farmer on radio, was a guest Sunday on “On the Right Track,” a weekly show on WJZF 97.1 FM in […]
Old-fashioned hymn sing in Raymond, July 22
The East Raymond Chapel at 394 Webbs Mills Road in Raymond will be holding its annual meeting at 6 p.m. on July 22. There will be refreshments at 6:30 p.m. followed by an old-fashioned hymn sing at approximately 6:45 p.m., with Eugene Long on the piano, Cassie Ratigan on flute, Virginia Beach on violin with […]