WINDHAM — Overdose recognition and response training, including the use of Narcan, and a community forum will be held Jan. 7 from 6-7:30 p.m. at the Windham Veterans Center, 35 Veterans Memorial Drive. Windham Deputy Fire Chief John Kooistra will teach hands-only CPR training, and there will be personal stories of substance misuse and recovery. […]
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Young Windham students read better with new program
Jolly Phonics was implemented last fall at Windham Primary School and has increased students’ reading and writing abilities.
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It Happened in Windham: A winter of struggle and hope
In December of 1777, General George Washington’s Continental Army found themselves disappointed and defeated after a series of battle losses that led to the fall of the Colonial capital of Philadelphia, placing it into the hands of the British. This ragtag group of 12,000 downtrodden troops were on the move to their winter encampment in […]
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Windham police search for suspect who ditched his car on River Road
Police say the man led them on a chase before fleeing on foot after driving into a swampy field.
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Here’s Something: Gorham council wrong to ignore will of voters
Sometimes, you have to fight Town Hall before you can join Town Hall, and that’s just what Gorham’s Janet Kuech is doing. Kuech has worked as an educational technician (teacher’s helper, for those who don’t speak educationese) for 18 years in the Gorham school system. In November, she was elected to the Gorham Town Council. […]
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Wrestling: Windham/G-NG welcomes York and Massabesic
Windham/G-NG looked solid in a number of weight classes.
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Windham man wanted in stabbing arrested in New Hampshire
Jayce Segler, 24, who fled an assault on Dec. 12 in Windham, was picked up on unrelated charges, police say.
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Santa’s helpers spread spirit of giving in Windham
Joanne Mattiace and Maggie Terry have a mailbox outside their home so children can mail letters to Santa, and then they respond.
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Windham council to appoint replacement on School Board
WINDHAM — The Town Council will soon appoint a replacement to fill the RSU 14 School Board seat recently vacated by Dawn Dillon. School Board Chairwoman Jani Cummings said Dillon’s “job made it very difficult for her to attend meetings, hence her resignation” in mid-November. Dillon works as an associate broker with NextHome NorthEast Realty. […]
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Inside Windham: Dec. 20
December bag sale The North Windham Union Church UCC Thrift Shop is having a December bag sale now until Dec. 28. For $5, you can fill a bag with all kinds of treasures, including gently used clothing for all ages, baby items, dishware, shoes, games, books and more. The shop is open from 10 a.m. […]