Democrat Bill Diamond of Windham has served a combined nine terms in both houses of the legislature, but political newcomer, Republican Karen Lockwood of Raymond, is looking to unseat him in the Senate District 26 race this November.
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Challenger takes on longtime incumbent for Windham-area Senate seat
Democrat Bill Diamond of Windham has served a combined nine terms in both houses of the legislature, but political newcomer, Republican Karen Lockwood of Raymond, is looking to unseat him in the Senate District 26 race this November.
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Inside Windham: Oct. 8
Online silent auction The North Windham Union Church is having an online silent auction during the month of October. Over 50 items donated by local businesses and church members can be viewed on the church’s Facebook page. You can bid through Facebook as well. All proceeds from the auction will benefit the North Windham Union […]
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Windham rescinds license, awards new one for recreational pot store
The Town Council voted unanimously Tuesday night to award JAR Cannabis Co., not CannaRx/Windham RSL, the second recreational marijuana business license. They said that new information they received since the Sept. 15 review would have affected their original scoring of the applicants.
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Student athletes shift gears during the delayed season
Football and volleyball athletes, whose seasons have been delayed until at least the winter, are figuring out different ways to keep their skills sharp.
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Inside Windham: Sept. 25
Get out the vote The November election is right around the corner. Of course, you can go and vote at the polls on Nov. 3, but if you would prefer to vote absentee, here are a few things you should know: • Absentee ballots are expected to be delivered during the first week of October. […]
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Windham wraps up marijuana licensing hearings
WINDHAM — Town Council approved 35 marijuana business licenses Tuesday night for non-adult use operations in town. The licenses are reviewed and awarded on an annual basis. Three additional applicants were conditionally approved pending submission of missing application materials. The licenses awarded include: three medical caregiver (home) operations, 11 medical caregiver and cultivation operations, 10 […]
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Here’s Something: God should be a source of peace
I had an interesting experience while visiting a public school recently. On a wall was a dry-erase board with the following question written above: “Where do you find your peace?” Inscribed below were a dozen answers, ranging from in the garden, woods and walks to ocean and beach. I enjoyed reading through the various answers, […]
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It Happened in Windham: A boy’s adventure
The morning of Aug. 27, 1747, was no different than any other for 16-year-old William Bolton of New Marblehead. He started off the day on his family’s farm doing his morning chores, including milking the cows, collecting eggs for his mother’s biscuits and splitting some wood for the fireplace. After a hearty breakfast of warm […]
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Windham’s Nadeau recognized as Citizen Planner of the Year
WINDHAM — Town Councilor David Nadeau is the Maine Association of Planners’ 2020 Citizen Planner of the Year. An announcement from the town read, “The award recognizes Councilor Nadeau’s years of dedication towards his grasp, participation and support of community planning principles, long-term vision, strategic planning and budgetary measures all for the betterment of the […]