The state says the ‘catastrophic damage’ to Babb’s Bridge will be repaired in the spring. The Ford F-750 weighed 36,000 pounds when it fell through the wooden planks and into the Presumpscot River.
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Unexpected water drawdown reveals ‘wild’ stretch of Presumpscot River hidden for decades
A dam malfunction this spring caused the water in Dundee Pond to drain, offering a short-lived glimpse of what Maine’s rivers looked like before industrialization. It also likely devastated an ecosystem.
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State police cite driver of truck that fell through covered bridge linking Gorham, Windham
Joshua Polewarzyk, 37, of Limington, was cited for exceeding Babb’s Bridge’s 3-ton weight limit.
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Dump truck falls through covered bridge linking Gorham and Windham
The Ford F750 was loaded with gravel and exceeded the posted 3-ton weight limit when it fell through the wooden planks of Babb’s Bridge and into the Presumpscot River. The driver sustained minor injuries.
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Windham curbside trash/recycling will soon be automated
Next month, Windham residents will be dealing with their trash and recycling a little differently. Casella will begin picking up waste curbside with an automated side-load truck starting Sept. 9, according to a town newsletter. This will require residents to use special town-provided receptacles and no longer use blue trash bags they have been using. […]
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It Happened in Windham: How kids used to cool off in the long, hot summer
Unlike last year’s dark, damp and dreary summer when it seemed to rain every weekend, we are having a magnificent summer this year. The sun has been shining and we’ve had just enough rain that gardens are overflowing. Whereas last year we struggled to get out of the 70s, this year we’ve had several days […]
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Inside Windham: Aug. 16
Community service with a kick The Windham Historical Society’s Village Green got a facelift on Aug. 8 when the Windham Youth Soccer U14 Boys’ Travel Team visited to do some work on the grounds. Coach Derek Davis’ goal was to have a team-building experience that would teach his players about community service. The boys helped […]
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Inside Windham: Aug. 2
Cumberland/Oxford Canal talk planned The Windham Historical Society is hosting a presentation about the history of the Cumberland/Oxford Canal that flowed through town in the 19th century. Area expert Don Wescott will be the guest speaker and he will give insights into this notable waterway and the economic benefits it brought to the area in […]
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Inside Windham: July 19
Concerts at Dundee Park The parks and recreation department’s concert series at Dundee Park continues with Maine bluegrass band The World Famous Grassholes from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, July 24. Then with Andi Fawcett and Doubting Gravity perform pop, folk and rock ‘n’ roll July 31. The last concert is set for Aug. 7, […]
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It Happened in Windham: How children and families passed the time in past times
Buster Gilman was 5 years old in 1938. His mother, Alice, was a hardworking housewife and his father, Lloyd “Gillie” Gilman, worked at Windham Town Hall. He had older siblings from his parents’ previous marriages, but they were much older than he, in their teens and early 20s. He had no video games or television […]