Look to Lena for history lessons If you were a follower of Lena Megquier’s diary on the Windham Historical Society’s Facebook page last year, you’ll be happy to know that due to the generosity of fellow follower Becky Delaware, the society now has Lena’s diary for the year 1899. A few diary entries a day […]

In Windham’s earliest days, when it was known as New Marblehead, the town was a wilderness. Life was dangerous and crude. Common illnesses and minor injuries were often fatal because a qualified physician was nowhere to be found. The settlers would have had to rely on their knowledge of medicinal herbs and tried-and-true remedies to […]

Former arts writer to speak on Robert Indiana Author and former Portland Press arts writer Bob Keyes will discuss his book, “The Isolation Artist: Scandal, Deception, and the Last Days of Robert Indiana,” about the reclusive millionaire artist from 6-7 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 16. The Windham Public Library is hosting a Zoom presentation to gain […]

Teacher lauded for educating about agriculture Stacey Sanborn, who teaches at Manchester Elementary School in Windham, has been named the 2022 Teacher of the Year by Maine Agriculture in the Classroom.  According to the organization’s website, Sanborn “has creatively woven gardening into her science curriculum to teach scientific method,” and she also mentors students through cooking and crafts.  “Her impact […]