Roxanne Jeskey, 58, was serving a 50-year sentence for killing her husband in 2011.
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Inside Windham: Dec. 31
Seniors invited to enjoy a winter wonderland Just because it’s winter doesn’t mean that Windham seniors need to go into hibernation. Thanks to our town’s Parks and Recreation department, there are some fun things to keep those 65 and older active and involved in the winter months. Winter Fitness Challenge includes three four-week challenges, each […]
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It Happened in Windham: ‘O Tannenbaum’ – the Christmas tree tradition
It’s Christmas time, and all around the town of Windham, living rooms are adorned with trees filled with ornaments and twinkling lights. But it wasn’t always that way around these parts. Back in Windham’s earliest days, the celebration of Christmas as a holiday, let alone a decorated tree, would have been considered pagan and been […]
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Inside Windham: Dec. 17
Library begins 50th anniversary celebration The Windham Public Library is turning 50 years old this spring, and the celebration will begin Dec. 28 with a card-making event in the Children’s Room. There is also a topical display in the adult collections area and an informational display in the lobby. It all began in April 1971, […]
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Inside Windham: Dec. 3
Read along with ‘The Maine Christmas Song’ If you’re a fan of “The Maine Christmas Song” by Con Fullam, of Windham, you’ll be happy to know that there is a new children’s book that uses the lyrics in the song to tell the story, which is available in bookstores now, just in time for Christmas. […]
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It Happened in Windham: The Portland Gale of 1898
On Nov. 26 and 27, 1898, a powerful storm raced up the Atlantic coast. Formed when two low-pressure systems collided in spectacular fashion off the coast of Virginia, this turbulent storm became known as the Portland Gale, named for the doomed steamship the SS Portland that was sent to a watery grave, caught at sea […]
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Gorham public works director shifts gears, takes Windham job
Bob Burns is leaving Public Works after 18 years to become the assistant town manager in Windham.
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So close
Marshwood holds off the Windham Eagles 14-13 to take the state championship title.
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Inside Windham: Nov. 19
Get on the map by entering Holiday Decorating Contest Get yourself or your business in the holiday spirit by taking part in the Windham Parks & Recreation department’s second annual Holiday Decorating Contest. This is your chance to show off your decorating skills while spreading holiday joy. You can enter to participate any time until […]