WINDHAM – The Windham Public Library has been accepted into the Minerva system, a consortium of dozens of Maine libraries that provides access to 6 million items and advanced computer software. According to library Director Jen Alvino, patrons will have full access to the Minerva catalogue by late November. Patrons will be able to log […]
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Library’s book loan program gains efficiency
WINDHAM – The Windham Public Library has been accepted into the Minerva system, a consortium of dozens of Maine libraries that provides access to 6 million items and advanced computer software. According to library Director Jen Alvino, patrons will have full access to the Minerva catalogue by late November. Patrons will be able to log […]
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Inside Gray- 10/24
Girl Scout Festival The Girl Scouts of Maine announces that they will hold a Girl Scout Festival at the Maine Wildlife Park in Gray on Saturday, Oct. 25, from 11-2 p.m. The festival is open to girls in grades kindergarten through fifth grade (who are not currently in a Girl Scout troop) and their families. […]
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Church receives ‘helpful’ Windham Neighbors award
WINDHAM – Each year Windham Neighbors Helping Neighbors recognizes a local organization or business with a special ‘Helpful Neighbor Award’ for outstanding support of the Windham Neighbors’ mission. This year, the award was presented to the North Windham Union Church UCC to recognize contributions made possible through the church’s benefit concert series, Music with a […]
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ON THE RIGHT LANE: Fear is at fever-pitch
“The trouble with being a hypochondriac these days is that antibiotics have cured all the good diseases.” Caskie Stinnett I wasn’t going to do another column about Ebola so quickly but after so much news about Ebola I knew that I had a subject that’s really hot right now and probably will be for a […]
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LETTERS: Ordway knows the issues facing state
Standish voters, as a state legislator, I have gotten to know Lester Ordway very well. During my term as a state senator, I have worked closely with Lester on issues that concern Standish. He is a man who cares deeply for his community and the people of Maine. Second Amendment issues are a priority for […]
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IT HAPPENED IN WINDHAM:The house Valentine built
Windham was a town of “corners” – Baker’s Corner, Boody’s Corner and some long forgotten. No doubt, the name “Grant’s Corner” will disappear before the 21st century ends, but for many generations, it’s been the intersection of River Road and Route 202. A large facility called “Crossroads” has been located here for many decades, but […]
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LETTERS: Austin, Manchester make a dynamic duo
Next month’s election will determine the direction that our state will take during the next few years. Will we return to shortfall budgeting in which our government borrows from the next fiscal year in order to balance the budget, or will we have practical management in which government spends wisely within its revenues? Will we […]
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LETTERS: Butler supports middle class
Windham House District 25 is fortunate to have Jennie Butler as a candidate. I have known Jennie for over 25 years. During that time, I have seen her dedicate herself for 27 years at Windham High School to promoting success for all her students. She cares about people and making life better for her constituency, […]
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LETTERS: Butler supports middle class
Windham House District 25 is fortunate to have Jennie Butler as a candidate. I have known Jennie for over 25 years. During that time, I have seen her dedicate herself for 27 years at Windham High School to promoting success for all her students. She cares about people and making life better for her constituency, […]