The copper cords, valued at $40,000 to $50,000, are critical to the festival’s operation in August.
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Samsung hopes Galaxy S6 will fuel its comeback
The new smartphones are being released in 20 countries today – including the U.S., Britain and Germany – with China sales starting April 17.
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It Happened in Windham: Poverty Corner, or Boody’s?
A few signs are all that’s left of the once thriving “Boody’s Corner” at the intersection of routes 35, 302, and 115. There was once a Boody enterprise on each corner. The majority of the citizens of Windham have never heard of this once-influential family who originated in New Hampshire and moved in 1768 to […]
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Inside Raymond
‘Into the Woods’ The Jordan-Small Middle School Drama Club will present “Into the Woods” on April 10 and 11 at 7 p.m. at the school. About 40 students from grades 5-8 will perform in the musical that is now a major motion picture. They hope you can join them. General admission is $5. Perform for […]
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Briefs
St. Joe’s offers CPR, first aid courses On April 22, Saint Joseph’s College in Standish will offer two CPR and first aid training courses for members of the community. Through guided instruction and hands-on practice with a certified instructor, participants will gain confidence in caring for adults, children and infants. The first course focuses on […]
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On the Right Lane: Breaking bad in Windham
I have come to the conclusion that government at all levels isn’t going to stop until all of our money is taken from us. Then government can afford to give us what they want, which will be different from what we need. If that’s not scary enough, here comes the United Nations, which more than […]
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On the Right Lane: Breaking bad in Windham
I have come to the conclusion that government at all levels isn’t going to stop until all of our money is taken from us. Then government can afford to give us what they want, which will be different from what we need. If that’s not scary enough, here comes the United Nations, which more than […]
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Inside Windham
First Yard Sale of Season? Windham Historical Society’s first yard sale of the season will be on Saturday, April 11, from 8 a.m.-3 p.m. at the old Grange Hall, corner of the rotary. There is parking behind the building and a handicapped ramp. Lots of unique treasures and something for everyone – no toys. Proceeds […]
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Enterprising girls raise money for Toby’s Dream
Windham’s Shiba Haddadi, 12, and Brooklynn Hennigar, 10, loved to ride the helicopter at Windham Summerfest with their Albion Road neighbor, Gene Hawkes. When Hawkes, 55, an aviation enthusiast who often rode in planes and helicopters with friends, died after falling into a diabetic coma in early February, the two girls decided to sell Easter […]
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Video shows Calif. deputies beating man after he tries to flee on horse
KNBC-TV says up to 13 deputies eventually surrounded the man, and some of them kicked, hit and punched him dozens of times over a two-minute period.