There were hundreds of slaves living in the Massachusetts Province of Maine in the 18th century. At least 21 were known to be living in Portland and close to 500 in the Kittery area brought to the colony aboard sailing ships. Most of these slaves worked for wealthy merchants, but some were purchased by more […]
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Windham police officer injured during pursuit of teen driver
Police say a 16-year-old from Massachusetts fled from police in Bridgton and crashed into a police cruiser and two other cars in Windham.
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A bond of more than 40 years bolstered by bunco
Twelve childhood friends meet monthly to socialize and play a fun little dice game.
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Rescuer ‘in the right place at the right time’ credited with saving Windham man’s life
Rob Parritt Jr. was on his way to work when a cardiac event sent his truck off the road. Help came just moments later.
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Inside Windham: Feb. 3
New leader takes reins at horse shelter The Maine State Society for the Protection of Animals has a new executive director. Kathy Woodbrey has been with the organization for 11 years and was chosen because of her lifelong commitment to equine welfare that began over 40 years ago. She plans on helping the organization thrive […]
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Portland author to discuss memoir in Windham
W. Edward Crockett, author of “The Ghosts of Walter Crockett,” will speak about the memoir at Windham Public Library at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 1. Crockett’s book deals with growing up in poverty in Portland with an alcoholic father, the love and bonds of family and redemption. Crockett is a Portland representative in the […]
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Inside Windham: Jan. 20
Sock it to them It’s feeling more and more like winter and there are people in our community who need some help in keeping warm. Our local AmeriCorps Seniors program is working hard to do something about it. They are collecting new, warm socks to donate to homeless shelters, soup kitchens and organizations who support […]
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It Happened in Windham: Remembering the ice storm of 1998
For those of us who lived through it, the ice storm of ’98 is one of those memories that remains vivid in our minds. The storm began as rain on Jan. 7, but quickly accelerated into freezing rain as the temperatures began to plummet. By the time people were driving home from work, the streets […]
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Inside Windham: Dec. 23
Theater workshop for young actors Young thespians in grades 1-4 will want to check out the “Be The Influence” theater workshop from 2-3 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 27, at the Windham Public Library. Professional actress Laura Morris will be on hand to lead this interactive workshop where students will learn how to use their voices and […]
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People and Business: Dec. 21
Giving back Town & Country Federal Credit Union donated $5,500 to help seven hunger-related organizations in Cumberland and York counties. The funds will enable the organizations to provide nearly 20,000 meals to children and families over the holidays. The donations will go to organizations including The Locker Project; food pantries in South Portland and Scarborough […]