BELFAST — A 22-year-old Belfast man is facing charges he assaulted a man at a party with a samurai sword. Belfast Police say Anthony Roderick of Belfast was arrested Thursday on charges stemming from a May 28 incident in which he tried to get the victim to leave a party. Police say Roderick and the […]
2011
North Windham launching Shop Local effort
WINDHAM – At first glance, The Grotto and Seavey’s Appliance seem to have little in common, except that they are both located in Windham. The Grotto, a restaurant owned by Derek and Lori Cunningham, moved into the former site of Mangino’s on Route 302 three years ago. Seavey’s, on the other hand, has been in […]
North Windham launching Shop Local effort
WINDHAM – At first glance, The Grotto and Seavey’s Appliance seem to have little in common, except that they are both located in Windham. The Grotto, a restaurant owned by Derek and Lori Cunningham, moved into the former site of Mangino’s on Route 302 three years ago. Seavey’s, on the other hand, has been in […]
Wife of man found strangled in tub appears in court
Roxanne Jeskey is charged with murder in the death of her husband, 53-year-old Richard Jeskey.
Inside Windham – 6/24
Auditions Windham Center Stage Theater is holding open call auditions for children in grades 3-8 (range) for “Suessical”, on Thursday, June 23 from 5-8 p.m. in the Windham High School Chorus room. Casting will be held for six or seven roles for Who’s and Jo Jo. Please go to the website, www.windhamtheater.org for more information […]
Coast Guard gets new chief in northern New England
Capt. Christopher Roberge replaces Capt. Jim McPherson, who served out of the South Portland headquarters for three years.
Windham garden to be revived in memory of slain Raymond man
WINDHAM – A team of landscapers will spend part of Sunday working to revive a garden at Windham High School dedicated to Raymond landscaper Scott Libby, who was killed in 2009 at the age of 25. The horseshoe-shaped garden near the Windham Performing Arts Center entrance to the school has grown in since being planted […]
LePage signs medical marijuana law
The governor’s action is being praised by the Maine Civil Liberties Union.
Celtics get two Purdue players in NBA draft
BOSTON (AP) — The Boston Celtics thoroughly scouted players throughout the country and ended up acquiring two from the same school on Thursday night. They chose two senior stars from Purdue — 6-foot-10 forward JaJuan Johnson and 6-foot-4 guard E’Twaun Moore — as they continued building toward the day when the Big Three that brought […]
Windham Summerfest 'a blast'
Despite an unscheduled intermission caused by a passing thunderstorm, Summerfest organizers report last Saturday’s daylong celebration was a complete success. Quantifying that success was a little harder, but by the smiles on people’s faces as they watched or took part in the massive parade along Route 302, gazed in wonder at the beautiful classic cars […]