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On display at the historical society…

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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]