I had an interesting experience while visiting a public school recently. On a wall was a dry-erase board with the following question written above: “Where do you find your peace?” Inscribed below were a dozen answers, ranging from in the garden, woods and walks to ocean and beach. I enjoyed reading through the various answers, […]
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It Happened in Windham: A boy’s adventure
The morning of Aug. 27, 1747, was no different than any other for 16-year-old William Bolton of New Marblehead. He started off the day on his family’s farm doing his morning chores, including milking the cows, collecting eggs for his mother’s biscuits and splitting some wood for the fireplace. After a hearty breakfast of warm […]
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Windham’s Nadeau recognized as Citizen Planner of the Year
WINDHAM — Town Councilor David Nadeau is the Maine Association of Planners’ 2020 Citizen Planner of the Year. An announcement from the town read, “The award recognizes Councilor Nadeau’s years of dedication towards his grasp, participation and support of community planning principles, long-term vision, strategic planning and budgetary measures all for the betterment of the […]
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Windham approves its first recreational pot stores
Over a year after the topic of recreational marijuana was first introduced, the Town Council approved licenses for Paul’s Boutique and CannaRx at Tuesday night’s meeting.
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Inside Windham: Sept. 11
Riches donate big On Aug. 24, the Windham Historical Society received a very special gift from two of its longtime members, Don and Janet Rich. The couple approached the society a couple of years ago with the idea of donating their beloved and beautifully restored original oil truck to the WHS. This truck made it […]
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Unfazed by pandemic, new restaurant coming to Windham
The sister location to the Stockhouse Restaurant and Sports Pub in Westbrook, the Stockhouse Restaurant and Sandbar Pub is shooting for an October opening at the former Buck’s Naked BBQ site.
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Here’s Something: Pandemic pet peeves, part III
In two previous columns, Here’s Something has listed a number of pet peeves regarding the pandemic times in which we find ourselves. This week’s edition concludes the series: One of my biggest pandemic pet peeves pertains to the federal government’s unwise decision to give $600 a week in surplus unemployment compensation, a program which thankfully […]
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Inside Windham: Aug. 27
Follow the History Trail If you’re looking for a fun way to spend a day and if you’re also a history buff, visit the Windham Historical Society’s website and print out the map that can take you on the Windham History Trail. Developed by the Society and the Windham Public Library, the trail will take […]
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Windham impact fees, permit limits go into effect Friday
Two ordinances go into effect Friday that will impose additional impact fees on new developments and limit the number of building permits the town can issue every year.
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Council, school board nomination papers available in Windham
WINDHAM — Nomination papers for Town Council and School Board candidates for the Nov. 3 election are available at the Town Office at 8 School Road. There are two open seats on the Town Council, one for the East District seat and one for the At Large seat. Both are three-year terms. There are two, […]