Section: About the Town - Windham Free Press

Authentic Willimantic E1- Arts & Culture on Main Street

About the TownVideo

Authentic Willimantic E1- Arts & Culture on Main Street

Jason HylandJuly 23, 2026

About the TownVideo

Whitewater Park Invasive Species Awareness

Jason HylandJuly 23, 2026

Curios CornerPhotography

Winter Cardinal

Robin FosterJuly 17, 2026

Curios CornerPoetry

Spring Daydream

Robin FosterJuly 17, 2026

Curios CornerPoetry

The Great Rest – Vol. 1

Robin FosterJuly 17, 2026

Curios CornerPoetry

First & Last

C. AtticusJuly 17, 2026

About the TownCommunity Highlight

Bliss Marketplace and the Rhythm of Downtown Willimantic

Robin FosterJuly 16, 2026

Curios CornerArtwork

Snuggle Bunnies!

Nora MeadowsJuly 15, 2026

EditorialsOpinion Piece

The Importance of a Free Press to Democracy

Community media doesn’t just report on people—it answers to them.

Jason HylandApril 3, 2026

Join members of our Youth Promise Arts, Communications, & Media Entrepreneurs program as they begin their journey into the heart of Willimantic’s creative landscape. The Arts, Communication, & Media Entrepreneurs (ACME) program empowers youth to learn filmmaking, audio, design, writing, and creative storytelling through real-world community projects.

Whitewater Park Invasive Species Awareness

Join members of our Youth Promise Environmental Impact Program as they explore Whitewater Park on Bridge Street in downtown Willimantic. They’ve identified 5 invasive plant species that are common in our region and even discuss a few abatement strategies.

Bliss Marketplace and the Rhythm of Downtown Willimantic

“There is a little something for everybody; all age groups, all shapes and sizes.” This is what Karen told me when I stepped foot in Bliss Marketplace to learn about what they sell, and where exactly the store fits into Downtown Willimantic’s heartbeat. What have I learned from her so far?