The thrift shop at the North Windham Union Church is having a $5 bag sale, including clothing and shoes, from 10 a.m. to noon on Wednesdays and Thursdays, Oct. 19-20 and Oct. 25-26. Sweaters, coats, jeans, pajamas, children’s clothing, sheets, fleece fabric, household items, books, puzzles and more will be available. The North Windham Union […]
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Inside Windham: Oct. 13
‘Mommy-and Me Hope Planting’ A “Mommy-and-Me Hope Planting” event sponsored by the Be the Influence Coalition will be held Saturday, Oct. 14, at the Windham Public Library. Mothers and kids can paint a rock, plant a yellow tulip bulb or decorate cards while having conversations about hope and positive mental health for kids. A representative […]
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Letter: Elect ‘reasonable’ Govoni and Kellner to RSU 14 board
On Nov. 7 we will be voting for Windham representatives for the RSU 14 board. This letter represents me as a private citizen and not as a member of the RSU 14 board. I will be voting for Marge Govoni and Joe Kellner. The original letter I wanted to have printed included an unedited slanderous […]
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Newly conserved land in Windham results in largest protected wooded area in southern Maine
The new 700-acre East Windham Conservation Area connects to a 1,300-acre protected area in Falmouth.
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Inside Windham: Sept. 29
Leaf peeping on the water Outdoor enthusiasts ages 18 and up are invited to join the Windham Parks and Recreation Department and Sebago Trails Paddling Co. for a fall foliage guided kayaking tour from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, Sept. 30. Meet at Sebago Trails Paddling Co. at 1311 Roosevelt Trail in Raymond. The paddling […]
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Windham rifle manufacturer created by Bushmaster founder goes out of business
Windham Weaponry was created by Richard Dyke in 2011 after he sold Bushmaster to new owners who decided to move manufacturing out of Maine.
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It Happened in Windham: Living history, old-fashioned fun at Fall Harvest Festival
In the 19th century, North Windham was not the business hub of town. In those earlier days, many people did their shopping, attended church services and conducted business in Windham Center. The Old Town House was not only used for town business, it also served as a school to many of Windham’s early students. Hawkes’ […]
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Inside Windham: Sept. 15
Sebago Spirits Festival Meet some of Maine’s premier distillers at the Sebago Spirits Festival Saturday, Sept. 16, at Dundee Park. Sample and buy some spirits and bring drink recipes home. The festival, hosted by the Sebago Lakes Region Chamber of Commerce, will be from 1 to 4 p.m. and includes food trucks and games, along […]
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Citizens’ recall ordinance won’t face competition on Windham ballot
The Windham Town Council fails to get enough votes to send a charter amendment about recall elections to voters in November.
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Inside Windham: Sept. 1
Dinner and a show The Windham Parks and Recreation Department will offer a community trip to attend a performance of “The Sound of Music” at the Lyric Music Theater in South Portland Sept. 22. The trip includes dinner at Elsmere BBQ. The bus leaves from the town hall parking lot at 5 p.m. and returns […]