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Inside Windham: Oct. 27
Composting in Windham The Garbage to Garden composting program will be the topic for the monthly coffee talk at Town Hall. Learn about what food waste can be composted and what can’t, problems and solutions for organic waste and how to get involved at 10 a.m. Friday, Nov. 3. Attendance is free. Register in advance […]
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We Love Fairs: Oct. 26
Christmas fair and bake sale – Saturday, Oct. 28, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Longfellow Place, 80 Longfellow St., Westbrook. Crafts, new and used items, baked goods, raffles, white elephant table. Coffee and donuts at 10:30 a.m., lunch with hot dogs and chili at 11. Church craft fair – Saturday, Nov. 4, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Grace Bible Church, […]
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It Happened in Windham: Family-run Sawyer’s Store, an icon for over 100 years
Sawyer’s Store opened its doors in 1910. South Windham was a much different place in those days. There was a pulp mill and a woolen mill in town, both working at full capacity. L.C. Andrew was a major enterprise on Depot Street. The business employed many locals and goods produced there were shipped all over […]
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Two RSU 14 board seats on ballot amid ongoing tension over books
Four candidates are running for the Windham-Raymond school board and the two who agreed to interviews discuss the need for less animosity in discussions and more listening.
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Write-in candidate challenging Windham council incumbent
Councilor Mark Morrison and Zac Eklund are vying for an at-large seat on the Town Council.
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Windham town clerk, deputy clerk win statewide awards
Windham Town Clerk Linda Morrell and Deputy Town Clerk Judy Vance have been named Town Clerk and Deputy Town Clerk of the Year by the Maine Town and City Clerk Association. “Linda Morrell and Judy Vance are true public servants,” Rep. Barbara Bagshaw said. Bagshaw presented the awards to Morrell and Vance Oct. 10, along […]
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North Windham Union Church’s Thrift Shop holds special sale
The thrift shop at the North Windham Union Church is having a $5 bag sale, including clothing and shoes, from 10 a.m. to noon on Wednesdays and Thursdays, Oct. 19-20 and Oct. 25-26. Sweaters, coats, jeans, pajamas, children’s clothing, sheets, fleece fabric, household items, books, puzzles and more will be available. The North Windham Union […]
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Inside Windham: Oct. 13
‘Mommy-and Me Hope Planting’ A “Mommy-and-Me Hope Planting” event sponsored by the Be the Influence Coalition will be held Saturday, Oct. 14, at the Windham Public Library. Mothers and kids can paint a rock, plant a yellow tulip bulb or decorate cards while having conversations about hope and positive mental health for kids. A representative […]
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Letter: Elect ‘reasonable’ Govoni and Kellner to RSU 14 board
On Nov. 7 we will be voting for Windham representatives for the RSU 14 board. This letter represents me as a private citizen and not as a member of the RSU 14 board. I will be voting for Marge Govoni and Joe Kellner. The original letter I wanted to have printed included an unedited slanderous […]