In Windham’s earliest days, when it was known as New Marblehead, the town was a wilderness. Life was dangerous and crude. Common illnesses and minor injuries were often fatal because a qualified physician was nowhere to be found. The settlers would have had to rely on their knowledge of medicinal herbs and tried-and-true remedies to […]

Former arts writer to speak on Robert Indiana Author and former Portland Press arts writer Bob Keyes will discuss his book, “The Isolation Artist: Scandal, Deception, and the Last Days of Robert Indiana,” about the reclusive millionaire artist from 6-7 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 16. The Windham Public Library is hosting a Zoom presentation to gain […]

Teacher lauded for educating about agriculture Stacey Sanborn, who teaches at Manchester Elementary School in Windham, has been named the 2022 Teacher of the Year by Maine Agriculture in the Classroom.  According to the organization’s website, Sanborn “has creatively woven gardening into her science curriculum to teach scientific method,” and she also mentors students through cooking and crafts.  “Her impact […]

The Windham Public Library is having a special birthday this year, celebrating 50 years of service to our community. When it was built in 1972, the library was embraced by the people of Windham, who looked forward to exploring this new and modern facility. Prior to this time, the only library in this section of […]

Mrs. Windham pledges to fight mental illness Windham’s representative in this year’s Mrs. Maine America Pageant is Christina Erde, a wife and mother of two who will use this prestigious platform to help promote mental health awareness in our community. The pageant celebrates the achievements, poise and personality of today’s married women and is the […]