In 1911, one year after Windham’s first high school was built, the graduating class of 1910 met to establish an alumni association. They were determined to have graduates gather every year and they even set up an alumni award, a kind of scholarship that would be given to one senior each year at an alumni […]
August 2016
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Police train with new weapon: naloxone
With more drug-overdose calls, the Windham department learns how to administer “Narcan.” In the same week he was filming a video of combative cows on Nash Road that quickly went viral, Officer Ernie MacVane of the Windham Police Department was training his fellow officers to administer naloxone, a drug that can reverse the effects of […]
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As Connie Francis, singing music ‘so smooth, so enjoyable’: Q&A with Krista Johnson
Krista Johnson, 39, of Windham, will perform as the singer Connie Francis in a show called “All My Souvenirs,” at McAuley Performing Arts Center in Portland on Sunday, Aug. 7. The show, presented by Reindeer Theatre Company and directed by Louis Philippe of Westbrook, tells the story of Francis through her songs, a slideshow presentation […]
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Inside New Gloucester
History Barn welcomes the public The next monthly New Gloucester History Barn Open House will be held on Saturday, Aug. 6, from 9 a.m. to noon. The “Did You Know?” exhibit will be featured. The barn is located at 383 Intervale Road, New Gloucester. Admission is free. Rain or Shine Club The Royal River Conservation […]
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Inside New Gloucester
History Barn welcomes the public The next monthly New Gloucester History Barn Open House will be held on Saturday, Aug. 6, from 9 a.m. to noon. The “Did You Know?” exhibit will be featured. The barn is located at 383 Intervale Road, New Gloucester. Admission is free. Rain or Shine Club The Royal River Conservation […]
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Inside Bridgton
Honored as Bridgton Hospital HEROES, from left, were Rodney Welch, Paula Cox, Mahnee Dinsmore and. Kimberly Elliott Summer in Bridgton keeps rolling along with lots of events on the calendar. But first, I want to congratulate Laura Pulito of Bridgton for making the spring 2016 Dean’s List at the University of Maine at Farmington. Well […]
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Environmentalists plan Bridgton walking tour
The Lakes Environmental Association will hold an educational walking tour Aug. 6 on Woods Pond Drive. The tour will cover relatively inexpensive practices homeowners can take to minimize erosion along the watershed. The Lakes Environmental Association has led an intensive erosion control project in the Woods Pond Watershed to prevent algal growth caused in part […]
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Environmentalists plan Bridgton walking tour
The Lakes Environmental Association will hold an educational walking tour Aug. 6 on Woods Pond Drive. The tour will cover relatively inexpensive practices homeowners can take to minimize erosion along the watershed. The Lakes Environmental Association has led an intensive erosion control project in the Woods Pond Watershed to prevent algal growth caused in part […]
Posted inAmerican Journal, Southern Forecaster
Area briefs
Scarborough school survey available Julie Kukenberger, the new superintendent of schools in Scarborough, is seeking input from the community regarding their thoughts on the schools. The purpose of the online survey is to gather input with a focus on identifying potential areas for change, as well as giving everyone an opportunity to have their voices […]
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On the right lane: Clogged arteries
“The Universe is expanding. That should help with the traffic.” Steven Wright, comedian and author I had to get away from politics because I, like many people, am already sick of the politics of those running for president, and we have over 90 more days to go. In the past couple of months I have […]