Windham High School’s Civil Rights Team students saw government in action on Feb. 25 when they visited Augusta. Contributed / Windham High School

Windham students watch government in action

Eight members of the Windham High School Civil Rights Team and the “Can We?” Project spent the day in Augusta on Tuesday, Feb. 25. The trip was hosted by the League of Women Voters and gave the students a firsthand look at how government works. They were able to observe Chief Justice Valerie Stanfill deliver “The State of the Judiciary” address to state legislators in the House Chamber Gallery. Then they met and engaged with local Reps. Mark Cooper (House District 107), Barbara Bagshaw (House District 106) and Tim Nangle (Senate District 26), all of Windham, as well as Rolf Olsen (House District 86) from Raymond.

Babb’s Covered Bridge is reopened for traffic after a truck of gravel over the weight limit crashed through the floor in August. Robert Lowell / American Journal

Babb’s Bridge history

Gary Plummer, a former Maine state senator and retired public school teacher who is also an active member of the Windham Historical Society and the current steward of Babb’s Bridge, will present a talk about the history of the bridge at the Windham Public Library on Wednesday, March 12, from 6 to 7 p.m. He will tell the story of the covered bridge from the early days of the 19th century and through its many transformations due to floods, fires, and recently, a truck falling through it into the Presumpscot.

This event can be attended in person or via Zoom. Contact Ray Marcotte at the library at rmarcotte@windhammaine.us for more information, or call 892-1908, ext. 5.

Erin go Bragh

St. Patrick’s Day is right around the corner and that means it’s time for American Legion Field-Allen Post 148’s Annual St. Patrick’s Day Dinner. The luck of the Irish will surely be with you as you feast on some traditional corned beef and cabbage and a variety of vegetable sides with a special 106th anniversary cake for dessert. Mark your calendar for Saturday, March 15. Doors open at the Veterans Center, 35 Veterans Memorial Drive in North Windham, at 4:30 p.m. The cost is $10 per person, with kids under 12 eating for free.

Tech help for seniors

Age-Friendly Windham presents Techno Wednesdays every week through the end of April at 10:30 a.m. at the Common Room at Unity Gardens, 124 Tandberg Trail in Windham. Each week, a different topic is covered. On Wednesday, March 12, AARP will teach seniors how to freeze a credit card. On March 19, Northern Light Health will discuss telehealth and on March 26, there will be drop-in help available regarding smart plugs and tablets. Transportation can be arranged. For more information, contact Age-Friendly Windham at 892-4649.

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Horse hoof care

The Maine State Society for the Protection of Animals is offering an educational clinic called “No Hoof, No Horse” about horse hoof care on April 5 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The clinic will be presented by Alicia Harlov, a certified hoof care provider. Topics will include recognizing and growing healthy hooves, healthy hoof biomechanics and how to support rehabilitation of hoof-based lameness. The clinic will be held at the MSSPA farm at 279 River Road and the cost to attend is $75. For details, contact education@msspa.org or 892-3040.