Many of you who read this column are also followers of the Windham Historical Society’s Facebook page and are familiar with young housemaid Lena Megquier from South Windham. Through her diary entries, we have come to learn a bit more about life at the end of the 19th century. Lena’s diaries may be coming to […]
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Community adds the spirit to Christmas with Kennerley concert, he says
This year’s concert hosted by organist James Kennerley features two local choirs, the Kotzschmar Festival Brass and Percussion ensemble, a renowned opera singer – and the audience.
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Inside Windham: Dec. 9
Chamber Singers on holiday stage The Windham Chamber Singers will perform Dec. 19 at Merrill Auditorium in Portland as part of the Christmas with Kennerley musical celebration of the holidays. James Kennerley, Portland’s municipal organist, will lead a program of Christmas classics performed by Mezzo soprano soloist Briana Hunter, Windham’s own Chamber Singers and Portland-based […]
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Shopping for a Christmas tree this year? Buy now, experts urge
Christmas tree farmers are predicting another year of high demand and tight supply.
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Inside Windham: Nov. 25
Ugly Sweater 5K Join Windham Project Grad 2023 for an Ugly Sweater 5K and Fun Run at Gambo Fields on Soccer Drive in Windham on Dec. 4. You can sign up as a team, a family or an individual. Both the 5K and the Fun Run cost $20 per person to participate. A family pays […]
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Inside Windham: Nov. 11
Help express your gratitude The Everlasting Gratitude Wreath Program is a locally sourced and funded project spearheaded by Windham’s American Legion Field-Allen Post 148. With the support of the business community, local residents and area veterans, the Post was able to purchase 1,000 wreaths this year to place at the graves of veterans all over […]
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We Love Fairs: Nov. 3
Christmas fair – Saturday, Nov. 5, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., St. Anthony Parish at St. Hyacinth’s Church, 268 Brown St., Westbrook. Crafters, vendors, books, puzzles, jewelry, children’s games, 50/50 raffle and baked goods. Concessions open all day with cheeseburgers, hot dogs, clam cakes, French fries, onion rings and baked beans. Holiday artisan fair – Saturday, Nov. […]
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Bicyclist dies after being struck by vehicle in Windham
Police have identified the victim as 38-year-old Adam Willruth of Windham.
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Inside Windham: Oct. 28
Triple B returns and raises $20o,ooo for Riding to Top Riding To The Top Therapeutic Riding Center’s 14th Annual Triple B – Boots, Band & BBQ on Oct. 22 raised more than $200,000 to benefit RTT’s clients, horses and programs. The event, held for the first time since 2019 because of the pandemic, comes amid […]
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We Love Sales & Fairs: Oct. 27
Christmas craft fair – Saturday, Oct. 29, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Longfellow Place, 80 Longfellow St., Westbrook. Vendor fair, Trunk or Treat – Saturday, Oct. 29, Elite All Stars Cheer and Dance, 73 Bradley Drive, Westbrook. Vendor fair noon-4:30 p.m.; Trunk or Treat 2-4:30 p.m. Free admission. Christmas fair – Saturday, Nov. 5, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., St. Anthony […]