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Inside Windham – 9/5

New Library Hours The Windham Public Library’s hours are changing. Beginning Sept. 8, the library will be open Monday and Wednesday from 10 a.m.-7 p.m., and Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. The new schedule will ensure a consistent level of service and adequate staffing as the library prepares to participate in a […]

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EYE ON THE LEFT: End welfare’s ‘benefit cliff’

Most everyone agrees these days that Maine’s welfare system is broken and needs to be reformed. Gov. Paul LePage has implemented many reforms – life-time limits, proper documentation, photo identification on EBT cards, and drug testing for convicted felons, to name a few. This is a good start, but there’s a lot more we can […]

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ESPECIALLY FOR SENIORS: Focusing on all things ‘senior

This fall, local seniors have an opportunity to visit a Senior Expo, where all kinds of resources will be showcased. I can guarantee there will be some display or resource that you’ve never thought of before. Maine Senior Guide, a great online resource for all things “senior,” is hosting and organizing two Senior Expos this […]

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Windham's Coleman sentenced for passing counterfeit checks

U.S. Attorney Thomas E. Delahanty II announced Wednesday that Keith A. Coleman, 48, of Windham, was sentenced in U.S. District Court by Judge Nancy Torresen to eight months in prison and three years of supervised release for passing $19,000 worth of counterfeit $100 American Express traveler’s checks. He was also ordered to pay $19,000 in […]

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Fall Sports Preview: Lake Region

Football Coach: Brian Jahna Last year’s record: 2-6 Key players: Quinn Piland, Nick Wandishin, Marcus Devoe, Douglas Banks, Gunnar Harriman, Steven Milton, Jay Justason Key games: Poland, Mountain Valley Outlook: Jahna’s squad is still young, and lacks much depth, but he’s quick to highlight their strengths as well: “Most of our starters are returning players […]