It hosts a myriad of deer, moose and migratory waterfowl, offers a peaceful sanctuary to nature lovers and has become a secret, sparkling jewel set amid the by-products of progress. Now, this secluded yet accessible acreage in Raymond, known as Morgan Meadow Wildlife Management Area, has a benefactor. Former owners of the land, Jack and […]

Morgan Meadow, which comprises five percent of Raymond’s total land area, has received a substantial preservation grant from the family that once owned the property. Town and state officials are now considering possible low-impact recreational uses for the property. See story on Page 7. Staff photo by Rich Obrey

Morgan Meadow, which comprises five percent of Raymond’s total land area, has received a substantial preservation grant from the family that once owned the property. Town and state officials are now considering possible low-impact recreational uses for the property. See story on Page 7. Staff photo by Rich Obrey

At a Glance Sunday, April 16 – Library closed for Easter Monday, April 17 – Nature Program, at the library at 2 p.m. Wednesday, April 26 – Book Discussion Group, at the library at 7 p.m. Thursday, April 27 – Landscaping and Gardening Workshop, at the library, 7-9 p.m. Mondays at 10 a.m. – Babytime […]

“Surviving and Thriving During Menopause,” a women’s support group, is forming in Windham. The group will meet Tuesdays starting Apr. 11 at 7 p.m. in the library at Cornerstone Assembly of God Church on Cottage Road in East Windham. The purpose of the group is that women have a place to come together and share […]

After months of review by Raymond town and school budget planners, the Board of Selectmen will decide whether to approve the 2006/2007 fiscal year budget, now in its sixth draft, at its next board meeting on Mar. 18. If the budget remains unchanged, taxpayers can expect an overall mill rate increase of 12 cents, from […]

The article I wrote about searching for my ancestors prompted about a dozen readers to contact me for information on how to go about their own genealogical search. With interest so strong, I thought I’d make a few suggestions, based on my own experiences. Today’s researchers are fortunate to have the technology of the Internet […]

The town of Windham projects a $41.7 million budget for the next fiscal year starting in June. School and town officials spent months calculating the numbers and now the results are in the hands of Windham’s Town Council. The budget includes town expenses of $13.42 million, a revised school budget of $27.92 million and $360,000 […]

The town of Windham projects a $41.7 million budget for the next fiscal year starting in June. School and town officials spent months calculating the numbers and now the results are in the hands of Windham’s Town Council. The budget includes town expenses of $13.42 million, a revised school budget of $27.92 million and $360,000 […]