WINDHAM — Operation Stop Arm is over halfway to its goal of raising $32,250 to purchase 15 stop arms for RSU 14. The towns of Windham and Raymond, the Windham PTA, the Raymond PTO and Odyssey Angels – a group of 8-year-olds from Windham Primary School who are asking businesses to donate – have joined […]
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Chamber of Commerce chooses new director
WINDHAM — The Sebago Lakes Region Chamber of Commerce recently announced the appointment of its new executive director, Robin Mullins of Windham. Mullins has worked as the chamber’s office manager for three years and most recently took over the duties of executive director during Lynn Mansfield’s three-month medical leave. Mansfield decided not to return to […]
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Windham works to fill School Board vacancy
After over a month of searching, the town interviewed two applicants to fill the vacant seat.
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Here’s Something: Boos and Bravos
Welcome to another edition of Boos and Bravos, the catchall column of Here’s Something. Bravo to Sen. Susan Collins for demonstrating true stateswoman-like demeanor in the impeachment trial of President Trump. Collins, who’s represented Maine for 24 years in the Senate, recently said she’ll likely support a motion to call witnesses only after each side has […]
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Windham’s interim town manager to stay through June
Rather than advertising for a new permanent manager in January, that process will “be kicked down a few months.”
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District attorney to be guest on Speak Out
WINDHAM — This month’s “Speak Out” with Patrick Corey will feature District Attorney Jonathan Sahrbeck and a discussion about how the District Attorney’s Office works. The show will be filmed Thursday, Jan. 23, at 7 p.m. in the Council Chambers at Windham Town Hall, 8 School Road. Watch the show on Channel 1303, on the […]
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Inside Windham: Jan. 17
Tea time Join Ray Marcotte, the Windham Public Library’s reference and technology librarian, as he presents “Tea: History, Types and Tasting.” This is a three-part workshop that will be offered on Fridays, Jan. 17 and 31, and Feb. 14. Marcotte is the owner of Dobra Tea, an Asian-style teahouse in Portland’s Old Port. The workshop […]
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Windham council moves to ‘shape’ growth
At a special meeting, town councilors discussed a variety of ways to control growth and agreed on a growth management ordinance as a short-term solution.
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Bangor Savings Bank coming to Windham
WINDHAM — A full-service branch of Bangor Savings Bank at 745 Roosevelt Trail is expected to open by early 2021. Pending multiple construction approvals, it will be the first Bangor Savings site in town. It will offer consumer and commercial banking services, a drive-up teller and an ATM, along with mortgage, payroll and merchant services. […]
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Portland Water District Trustees approve $47.5M budget for 2020
PORTLAND — The Portland Water District’s Board of Trustees has unanimously approved a combined $47.5 million water and wastewater operating budget, a 4.3% increase over 2019. Much of the increase is attributed to higher electricity costs, increases in materials and supplies, debt service and the addition of four positions, according to the district. Trustees also […]