The merger, official July 1, unites Catholic churches in Westbrook, Windham and Gorham in the St. Anthony of Padua Parish.
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Maine congregations wrestle with reopening in the wake of vaccinations
Faith groups across the state are returning to ‘a new normal,’ knowing that some members may not be inoculated.
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Posted inLakes Region Weekly
Inside Windham: June 18
Summerfest Committee welcomes this year’s grand marshal The Windham Summerfest Committee has announced that Pat Moody will be this year’s grand marshal. Moody is a lifelong Windham resident and a graduate of Windham High School. He has been dedicated to his community and working to help others since his early years as a Tiger Cub Scout. […]
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Letter: Windham church invites visitors to worship
As the full-time rector at St. Ann’s Episcopal Church in Windham, I am aware of the growing number of folks who have lost connection with a vibrant church community during the pandemic. Therefore, post-COVID, this is an invitation to any who find themselves without a caring Christian community at this time, a time of new […]
Posted inLocal & State, Schools and Education
Maine schools plan robust summer programming to counter COVID-19 impacts
Districts intend to enroll more students in a broader variety of programs this year to help them catch up and give them a boost for the fall.
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Bridgton, Windham begin planning to weather climate change
The towns are part of a state pilot program to help communities deal with the environmental and economic impacts of more precipitation and flooding.
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Inside Windham: June 4
Summerfest is right around the corner Though there won’t be a traditional Summerfest in Windham this year, the town is still being celebrated with a modified version that people of all ages can enjoy. Some of the fun activities that are planned include a town-wide, weeklong scavenger hunt, when local businesses and organizations can promote […]
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Inside Raymond: May 28
Rotary helps recreation Lions Club member named Spirit of America winner Gary Bibeau, who is very active in the Raymond Lions Club, has received the 2021 Raymond Spirit of America Foundation Tribute Award for commendable community service. Bibeau received the municipal award for his continued selfless service to the members of the Raymond community, of […]
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It Happened in Windham: Chief Polin – a noble native
Those of you who grew up in Windham are probably well acquainted with the story of the Abenaki Chief Polin, who was the “sakamo” or head of the Sokokis tribe that New Marblehead settlers referred to as the Rockameecooks. But if you’re like me, “from away,” you may not know very much about this noble […]
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Support mounting for rail trail expansion to New Hampshire
A proposed bill calls for a feasibility study to look into the potential of expanding the Mountain Division Rail Trail from Standish to Fryeburg.