The Windham Historical Society did not meet its goal of raising $700,000 by the beginning of this summer to purchase the Parson-Smith House on River Road, the oldest historically-intact building in town. The house is owned by Donald Dickinson, 77, and his wife Elaine, 67. “We effectively took it off the market,” said Don Dickinson. […]

A total of 2,709 students earned dean’s list honors from the University of Maine at Orono during the spring 2007 semester. Of the students who made the dean’s list, 2,324 are from Maine, 351 are from out of state, and 34 are from foreign countries. Students from the Lakes Region who earned honors include: Casco: […]

The Knights of Columbus recently awarded six scholarships to youth of Our Lady of Perpetual Help church. Two $150 scholarships were awarded to two students attending Catholic high schools. And four $500 awards were presented to students who are or will be attending college in the fall of 2007. The recipients for this year’s scholarships […]

At a Glance Thursday, July 5 – Teen Summer Reading Program begins Sunday, July 8 – Annual Book Sale begins Wednesday, July 11 – Non-fiction/Classics Book Group Wednesday, July 25 – Reading Group Teen Summer Reading Program Raymond teens are invited to “Get a Clue at the Library” this summer by participating in the teen […]

At a Glance Thursday, July 5 – Teen Summer Reading Program begins Sunday, July 8 – Annual Book Sale begins Wednesday, July 11 – Non-fiction/Classics Book Group Wednesday, July 25 – Reading Group Teen Summer Reading Program Raymond teens are invited to “Get a Clue at the Library” this summer by participating in the teen […]

“A Night of Broadway” is back for an unprecedented seventh year at “Music On the Hill,” and will present three performances this weekend at Music on the Hill. On July 13, 14 and 15, it will be a show-tune extravaganza you won’t want to miss. Music on the Hill takes place at Windham Hill United […]

Staff and faculty from Saint Joseph’s College recently participated in a community service day, an annual event started by Sister Mary George O’Toole. Five St. Joseph’s staff members packed food baskets and sorted toys at the Windham Food Pantry, which serves 3,500 individuals annually in Windham, and depends on donations. It relies heavily on volunteers, […]

Kelsey J. Mann and Kari L. Snow earned dean’s list honors at Bryant University for the spring 2007 semester. Mann is a sophomore majoring in accounting. Snow is a senior majoring in international business in marketing. Bryant University is located in Smithfield, Rhode Island.

Ongoing events: • Lakes Region Farmer’s Market runs 8 a.m. to noon until Oct. 13. Rain or shine at Manchester Elementary School on Route 302 in North Windham. • Steep Falls Public Library: Hours are Tuesday and Wednesday 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturday 9 a.m. to noon. A free story hour for toddlers […]

Ongoing events: • Lakes Region Farmer’s Market runs 8 a.m. to noon until Oct. 13. Rain or shine at Manchester Elementary School on Route 302 in North Windham. • Steep Falls Public Library: Hours are Tuesday and Wednesday 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturday 9 a.m. to noon. A free story hour for toddlers […]