NORWAY — In true community spirit, CaféNomad in Norway combined resources with New Balance and the Western Foothills Land Trust to sponsor a trail race series at Roberts Farm Preserve over the summer. Five monthly races were held from May to September featuring a challenging 8k course combining the grassed Stephens trail and the single […]
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H.S. football: Vikings play hard to get with Eagles
The Vikings’ big ‘D” proved to be a handful when it squared off against one of the best teams in the state — the Windham Eagles. The Eagles’ offense worked hard for every touchdown they got, and it took an interception and a fumble before Windham could breath easier and slip away with 26-10 victory […]
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Wilton class of ’54 celebrates 60th reunion
In front from left, Roy Pike, Bonita White Strout, Gayle Benson Chase, Evelyn Clark Dutil, Gail Adams Karkos, Esther Vivian Bell, Steve Mayo; second row, Melissa Eaton Knowles, Shirley Neil Lorette, Connie Casler Mayo, Francis Lorette, Edna Tyler Rose, Theda Williams Fairbanks, Marion Tyler Hinds, Lyle Karkos; back, Norman Beisaw, Clifton Harris, Robert Ridley, Douglas […]
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H.S. Football Top 10: Thornton-Cheverus could shake up standings
1. Thornton 5-0 (Last week: 1) After outscoring first five opponents 274-13, Trojans get challenge when Stags saunter in. 2. Windham 5-0 (2) Eagles backed up Cheverus stunner with old-fashioned, leather-helmet style 6-0 win in Bangor. 3. Bonny Eagle 4-1 (3) Nearly 200 passing yards, three rushing TDs for Zach Dubiel against Noble. 4. Cheverus […]
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Windham man had gun at his side when police shot him
PORTLAND — The state attorney general’s report on the shooting of a Windham man by a Cumberland County sheriff’s deputy says the victim had had his hands — including one holding a gun — by his side when he was killed. The report supports claims by Stephen McKenney’s widow that he wasn’t waving the gun […]
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Judge orders release of 911 call from fatal shooting in Windham by deputy
PORTLAND (AP) — A Maine judge has ordered state officials to release a transcript of a 911 call made by a woman whose husband was killed by a Cumberland County sheriff’s deputy in April. The Portland Press Herald reported (http://bit.ly/1qYbeVU ) that Justice Thomas Warren ordered the state Tuesday to give the transcript to the […]
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RTT volunteers receive President’s Volunteer Service Award
WINDHAM — Riding To The Top Therapeutic Riding Center recently congratulated 20 individuals who were awarded the President’s Volunteer Service Award during National Volunteer Week. The President’s Council on Service and Civic Participation created the President’s Volunteer Service Award program as a way to thank and honor Americans who, by their demonstrated commitment and example, […]
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UMFK students honored at academic banquet
FORT KENT — Thirty-four awards and 18 scholarships were presented to deserving University of Maine at Fort Kent students at the senior class banquet and awards convocation held on May 9. The annual event, held the evening prior to commencement, is designed to honor graduating students for outstanding achievement throughout their years at the university […]
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UMFK nursing students honored
FORT KENT — Thirty-Two current University of Maine at Fort Kent nursing students were inducted into the Nursing Honor Society and 38 UMFK nursing students were honored at the Nurse Pinning Ceremony held on May 9 in the Fox Auditorium. The following local students were inducted into the UMFK Nursing Honor Society: Mary C. Alligood […]
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Cold winter fuels demand for firewood
WINDHAM — Summer isn’t officially here yet but Maine residents who heat their homes with wood are already thinking about next winter. Mark Killinger, owner of Atlantic Firewood, and other firewood dealers say homeowners are calling early and ordering more wood than normal, while memories of last winter’s brutal cold are still fresh. Wait too […]