Earlier this year, investigators told Renaldo Jones’ family that he had been attacked by his cellmate, but state officials have refused to answer questions about the circumstances of his death.
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It Happened in Windham: Historical Society’s Village Green coming back to life
Although it’s happening right in the very heart of Windham Center, many of you may not be aware that there is a village being built. Behind the Historical Society’s headquarters in the Old Town House Museum on Windham Center Road, the Village Green Living History Center is under construction. When completed, the Village will give […]
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Community mourns loss of educator from Brunswick
Martin Charles Mackey died April 20 while surfing in Massachusetts.
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Letter: Bagshaw is the candidate for House District 106
I am writing to let you know Barbara Bagshaw should be your candidate for state representative in the upcoming election. A fresh vision with years of experience in the community of Windham, this great state of Maine and around the globe. Where experience matters, Barbara has served the people at every level. She has 25 […]
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Inside Windham: April 22
Kids crafting for the Ukrainian cause Members of the Windham Historical Society’s Junior History Club are making bracelets to sell after learning about the conflict in Ukraine and deciding they would like to help by raising funds to send to the war-torn country. The kids are putting their creativity to use by making bracelets of […]
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It Happened in Windham: Quakers were ‘friends’ of the community
When you drive down Route 202 in Windham and you pass the plain white building with double doors across from the Windham Food Pantry, you are looking at one of Windham’s oldest places of worship, Friends Meeting House. The building was erected in 1829 and has been in constant use ever since. Prior to its […]
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Inside Windham: April 8
Local contestant named Mrs. Maine American Windham’s Mrs. America contestant, Christina Erde, was named Mrs. Maine American during the Mrs. Maine Pageant April 3 at the DoubleTree Hotel in South Portland. The pageant system has two divisions and awards three titles. Erde was first runner-up, winning the Mrs. Maine American title and receiving the Director’s […]
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Inside Windham: March 25
‘Hot suppa’ memorial food drive will help feed the need Friends and family of the late Matthew Anson are having a Hot Suppa Food Drive in his memory. Matt was a graduate of Windham High School and he spent his short life trying to ensure anyone he met had a hot meal – a “hot […]
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It Happened in Windham: Ice skating: a favorite 19th-century pastime
If you’ve been following the 1899 diary of Lena Megquier on the Windham Historical Society’s Facebook page this year, you will know that one of Lena’s favorite recreational activities was ice skating with her best friend, Peggy. In January, she used some of her wages to purchase a skate bag for 90 cents and a […]
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Inside Windham: March 11
High school assistant principal a finalist for national honor Windham High School Assistant Principal Philip Rossetti has been named a finalist in the National Assistant Principal of the Year competition. The announcement was made last week by the Maine Principals’ Association. He will be honored at the organization’s spring conference April 29 at the Samoset […]