BRIDGTON — Mainers 70 years and older can now schedule an appointment for a one-day COVID-19 vaccination clinic at the Bridgton Community Center on March 4. The clinic at 15 Depot St. is hosted by Northern Light Health and will be open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., according to the town. To schedule an […]
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Fishing derby winners announced
The Sebago Lake and Cumberland County Fishing Derby drew more than 1,000 to the ice.
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Here’s Something: Be like Rush, a happy warrior
The loss of talk radio legend Rush Limbaugh last week is devastating to political conservatives. But it’s a loss to liberals, socialists, progressives and moderates as well. That’s because we all lost a happy warrior when Rush died the morning of Feb. 17. And the loss of a happy warrior is a setback for anyone […]
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It Happened in Windham: The town hearse and the hearse house
In late 19th century rural America, death was a constant companion. Both children and adults were stricken with serious illnesses and communicable diseases that often resulted in their dying. Windham was no exception to these unfortunate circumstances and so, in 1885, the town of Windham purchased the Windham town hearse. The vehicle was manufactured by […]
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Superintendent’s Notebook: Windham Middle School construction project moves forward
RSU 14 received some wonderful news this month about the Windham Middle School construction project. After two years of waiting, the Maine Department of Education announced that the project to replace the 44-year-old school will be moving forward. The district took the first significant step of the process last week when it officially advertised for […]
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Restaurant, brewery planned for old South Windham Fire Station
The plan to turn the old fire station on 8 Main St. is one component of the revitalization plans for Little Falls-South Windham Village.
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Inside Windham: Feb. 12
Great Backyard Bird Count The Windham Public Library and the Windham Parks & Recreation Department invite you to join them for the four-day Great Backyard Bird Count. From Feb. 12-15, you can become a citizen scientist and help yourself and others learn more about the birds in our area. Take about 15 minutes to observe […]
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RSU 14 psychologist wins state honor
Lisa Backman says her work has become more challenging and far-reaching because of the pandemic.
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Windham approves marijuana ordinance amendment
WINDHAM — The Town Council unanimously approved an amendment to the marijuana licensing ordinance Tuesday night. The amendment was made in response to a letter from Charles Hawkins, who owns the medical marijuana store Maine’s Alternative Caring at 771 Roosevelt Trail. Under the ordinance, there are only two recreational storefronts allowed in town and four […]
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Letter: Biden will ‘change America as we’ve known it’ and that’s very good thing
In Mr. Balentine’s weekly column from Jan. 29 (“What’s a conservative to do?”) he expresses fear that the Biden administration will “change America as we’ve known it.” America as I’ve known it for the past four years under a Trump administration featured leadership in which lying was normal, degradation and name calling of adversaries was […]