Will Shafer Valedictorian As a student at Gray-New Gloucester High School, I have participated in cross-country, basketball, indoor and outdoor track, Community Service Club and National Honor Society. As a member of my respective sports programs, I have served as captain for the cross-county and basketball teams. This fall I will attend Dartmouth College with […]
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Details emerge in Sutherland case
RAYMOND – A Cumberland County sheriff’s sergeant and a variety of municipal and state animal welfare officials say that Raymond resident Julie Sutherland has illegally portrayed herself as a government animal welfare agent multiple times. But Sutherland’s attorney, John Campbell, says his client never impersonated any state or federal officials and that the state has […]
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Windham High School top 10 students
Bradley Meader Valedictorian Parents/Guardians: Carol and Tom Meader Clubs/Activities: Windham Chamber Singers (4 Years), (President), Musicals (4 Years), (Actor and Assistant Director), One-Act Team (4 Years), (Actor and Assistant Director), Tennis (2 Years), Student Council (President), Spanish Honor Society, National Honor Society (President), Tri-M Music Honor Society, Science Bowl, Host of the RSU 14 Show, […]
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Bonny Eagle High School top 10 percent
Emily Boyd Emily Boyd is the daughter of Trent and Laurie Boyd of Buxton. Emily has been a member of both the National Honor Society and the French National Honor Society as well as a member of the Select Chorus. She participated in the District Music Festival for three years, the All-State Music Festival for […]
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It Happened in Windham
Last weekend, the North Windham Union Church celebrated the 20th anniversary of the construction of a new church. The new church replaced the one shown in this grainy old photo. The photo was taken long ago by someone standing in the North Windham Cemetery (now known as Arlington). The gravestones clearly show the location. We […]
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Morton honored by Maine Legion
WINDHAM – The Maine American Legion has named Donna Morton State Educator of the Year, providing a celebratory ending to the fourth-grade teacher’s 37-year career at the Manchester School in Windham. The Legion honored Morton at its 96th annual state convention in Bangor on June 14, just four days before her official retirement. “A dynamo, […]
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ON THE RIGHT LANE: A political pollution solution
“Life is like a sewer. What you get out of it depends on what you put into it.” Tom Lehrer, singer-songwriter, satirist and mathematician. I have come to the conclusion since Rid-X improves my septic system I have to believe that it would do the same when sprinkled on any level of government. Let’s face […]
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LETTERS: Thank you
I wanted to thank everyone for coming out voting to support my candidacy for MSAD 6 School Board Director and passing the 2014-2015 School Budget! I have enjoyed working on MSAD6 School Board, District Budget Committee, Finance Committee and Budget Advisory Committee. With the creation of the Budget Advisory Committee, I have seen firsthand its […]
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Inside Windham – 6/20
“Old Windham” on Speakout On Thursday, June 26, Bill Diamond will host Speakout on Windham’s local channel 7 at 7 p.m. This month’s topic will be about “Old Windham.” Bill will talk to some of the residents about the way Windham used to be and how Windham is now. You are welcome to call in […]
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Big summer shindig on tap this weekend
WINDHAM – Windham Summerfest, which annually transforms the grounds of Windham High School into a fairground, is back. The summer festival will take place all day Saturday, June 21, featuring fair-style food and fun. “It’s a standard event this year,” said lead organizer Kelly Mank. “It’s going to be awesome.” Last year, about 6,500 people […]