Arrests No arrests were listed from April 10-16. Summonses 4/10 at 9:10 p.m. Paige Murray, 27, no address listed, of South Portland, was issued a summons on Spurwink Avenue by Sgt. Kevin Kennedy on a charge of failure to inform of concealed firearm. 4/13 at 11:44 a.m. Adam Stephanus, 29, no address listed, of Cape Elizabeth, was […]
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Windham Police Log
Connor D. Burnham, 19, of Windham, was summonsed March 31 on charges of possession of drug paraphernalia and illegal possession of less than 1.5 ounces of marijuana. Michael S. Egna, 55, of Windham, was arrested March 31 on a charge of violating condition of release. Elizabeth T. Eastman, 61, of Casco, was summonsed April 1 on a […]
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Book reveals RSU 14 students awash in talent
WINDHAM — A collaborative project between students and staff from RSU 14 and the Portland Water District has found its way to the Apple library. From 2012 to 2015, Windham High School students worked with school staff and the water district to create “Discovering Water,” a book that dives into various aspects of water in Maine […]
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Inside Windham
Library reopens, programs resume The Windham Public Library has reopened after four months of renovations. Next week’s programs include Story Time at 10:30 a.m. Monday, April 23 and Thursday, April 26. On Tuesday, April 24, Books and Babies will be presented at 10:15 a.m. and Knitters and More will be happening at 1 p.m. The Maine […]
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Candidates set for Lakes Region local races
LAKES REGION — The deadline for nomination papers has passed in all nine towns covered by the Lakes Region Weekly and, with the exception of possible write-ins, the candidates are set for upcoming local elections. Of those nine towns, eight hold their local elections in May or June. Windham is the only one that holds elections […]
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Four tires, no brain.
“Drive slow and enjoy the scenery — drive fast and join the scenery.” Douglas Horton, Protestant clergyman and academic leader. For this column, I was pondering doing a column on gun control but I believe Mainers face a greater disaster from disease and motor vehicles. I don’t think anyone would want to stomach a column […]
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Zoning amendments push Scarborough Downs project forward
SCARBOROUGH — Amendments that include accommodations for manufacturing and industrial space at Scarborough Downs have been referred to the Planning Board. The Town Council unanimously approved the action Wednesday, with the exception of Councilor Peter Hayes, who was absent from the meeting. Other proposed amendments include an updated boundary line and allowing a convenience store with a […]
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South Portland council prepares to rehash short-term rentals, adopts climate resolve
SOUTH PORTLAND — City councilors Tuesday night adopted a climate change resolve and were asked again to form a committee to decide how to regulate short-term housing rentals. Councilors in an April 25 workshop are scheduled to rehash the rental issue, which has divided residents on opposing sides of the debate. A petition submitted last month effectively […]
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Cape Elizabeth senator's school water bill fails in House
CAPE ELIZABETH — Emergency legislation to strengthen requirements for water testing in schools failed by two votes in the House of Representatives on April 18. The bill – proposed by Sen. Rebecca Millett, D-Cape Elizabeth – would have required all schools to test their drinking and cooking water for lead contamination. Current law only requires water testing in schools […]
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Scarborough police probe threats, harassment against school chief
SCARBOROUGH — Police are investigating letters threatening Superintendent of Schools Julie Kukenberger and her family. Police on Wednesday said they have evidence linking one individual to the letters, and the investigation indicates there are other people involved. The School Board last week said anonymous letters disparaging Kukenberger were also sent to the homes of the […]