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Also in this week's newsletter: Windham's proposed fiscal year 2026 budget; Windham Chamber Singers perform ahead of international tour; Steep Falls residents endure "Do Not Drink" order; and more.
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- Rory Sweeting |
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| Jim Hulit, a resident of Steep Falls, helped to distribute water pallets to residents who otherwise would have been unable to access them. (Rory Sweeting/Community Reporter) |
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Windham's Bull Moose record store is one of hundreds nationwide that will be participating in Record Store Day on Saturday, April 12. The event, which was started in 2008 by Mainer Chris Brown, celebrates independent brick-and-mortar record stores, and will see the shops carrying limited-edition special releases, as well as performances from local bands in larger towns such as South Portland and Lewiston. Read this article from the Press Herald for more information.
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The Windham Parks and Recreation Department will be hosting a 1950s-themed murder mystery party at 6 p.m. on Friday, April 11, at the Windham town gym. The event, which features both an interactive mystery and a delicious Italian-style meal, costs $68 to attend, including dinner and show. Reach out to Parks&Recreation@windhammaine.us for more information.
Raymond will hold a pasta fundraising dinner at 5:30 p.m. on Friday, April 11, at Jordan Small Middle School, in order to raise money for JSMS eighth graders. The event costs $10 for those ages 13 and up, $8 for ages 5-12, and is free for kids 4 and under. Call 207-655-4743 for more information.
The First Congregational Church of Gray is holding an Easter egg hunt on Saturday, April 12, from 10 a.m. to noon. The event is free to attend. Call 603-225-5491 for more information. |
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Rory Sweeting is a community news reporter for Windham, Sebago and surrounding areas, and previously reported for the Lakes Region Weekly. Rory holds a bachelor’s degree in professional and creative writing from Goucher College in Maryland. Send feedback and suggestions to Rory. You can support this newsletter by encouraging friends and family to subscribe.
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