Windham Middle School Gets New Name Proposal as Local Races Loom
Voters in Raymond will decide whether to name a new school after Bill Diamond while also choosing school board and city council members.
By Harper Laurent ·
Residents of Raymond, Maine, will vote on a new name for the Windham Middle School this Wednesday night. The proposal is to rename the facility the Bill Diamond Middle School. The decision takes place during a public meeting at Windham High School.
The school has carried the Windham name for years, but local leaders are pushing for a change to honor a figure with a long history in the Raymond community. Bill Diamond has been a prominent local presence for decades. His supporters argue that the new name reflects the community's heritage.
The vote is part of a larger local election cycle. In addition to the school naming question, voters will select members for the school board and the city council. These local races are often decided by low turnout, making the Wednesday night gathering a key moment for community governance.
Political figures have urged Republicans to participate in this local ballot. They view the school board and council seats as important positions for local policy. The meeting will serve as a forum for residents to hear arguments for and against the new name before casting their ballots.
The event is scheduled for the evening of November 4, 2026. It is one of the final steps in the process of renaming the school. If the proposal passes, the Windham Middle School will officially become the Bill Diamond Middle School. If it fails, the school will retain its current name.
Local officials have emphasized the need for community engagement. They want to ensure that all residents who live in the Raymond area have the opportunity to weigh in on the name. The meeting will also address other local concerns, but the school name is the headline item on the agenda.
