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Inside Standish: Feb. 19

Little Free Library The Bee Adventurous Little Free Library book exchange is now open on Oak Ridge Drive in Standish. Built and operated by Sandra and Norman Boutin, the library aims to “build community, spark creativity and inspire readers.” The library is a dropbox with a yellow door on the front, and community members are […]

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Inside Raymond: Feb. 19

Musician Jennifer Armstrong will share her Scottish border clan heritage in a program of mouth music, ballads, bagpipes, fiddle and Celtic tales at 6:30 p.m. March 17 via Zoom. Contributed / William Burlingham St. Patrick’s Day delight Jennifer Armstrong will give a St. Patrick’s Day performance at 6:30 p.m. March 17 via Zoom. Armstrong has […]

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It Happened in Windham: The town hearse and the hearse house

In late 19th century rural America, death was a constant companion. Both children and adults were stricken with serious illnesses and communicable diseases that often resulted in their dying. Windham was no exception to these unfortunate circumstances and so, in 1885, the town of Windham purchased the Windham town hearse. The vehicle was manufactured by […]