On a chilly winter’s morning recently, just before 11 a.m., hardy senior citizens of South Portland gingerly navigated the cold, snowy parking lot of the Community Center, heading for a daily dose of warm-water paradise – the South Portland Municipal Pool. The pool reopened earlier this month, clearing the waters once again for favorites like […]
2006
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Buxton benefactor Erwin Wales dies at 75
Erwin Wales, 75, a widely known Buxton philanthropist, died Wednesday at his home on Long Plains Road. Wales was a founder and board member of the Narragansett Number One Foundation, which provided numerous grants for community projects in recent years. Wales used a lottery windfall to benefit his town. The American Journal reported on Aug. […]
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Buxton benefactor Erwin Wales dies at 75
Erwin Wales, 75, a widely known Buxton philanthropist, died Wednesday at his home on Long Plains Road. Wales was a founder and board member of the Narragansett Number One Foundation, which provided numerous grants for community projects in recent years. Wales used a lottery windfall to benefit his town. The American Journal reported on Aug. […]
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Enjoy a stress-free home for the holidays
The holidays are a perfect time to catch up with relatives or friends. According to the American Automobile Association, more than half of the 37 million people who travel during the holidays will stay with family or friends. For many people, welcoming guests into their homes can be a great way to bond. However, it […]
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Westbrook, Gorham boys basketball
Cheverus opened up a 15-6 lead after the first quarter of play and they built that into a 30-11 halftime spread as the Stags rolled to a 58-47 win over Westbrook on Tuesday evening. The Blazes out-scored the visitors during the second half, but they were unable to climb all the way back as they […]
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Westbrook, Gorham boys basketball
Cheverus opened up a 15-6 lead after the first quarter of play and they built that into a 30-11 halftime spread as the Stags rolled to a 58-47 win over Westbrook on Tuesday evening. The Blazes out-scored the visitors during the second half, but they were unable to climb all the way back as they […]
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Maine Medical Center births
The following births occurred recently at Maine Medical Center: Alana Marie Sawyer was born June 28, 2006, to Marc and Kate Sawyer of Limerick. Grandparents are Tim and Betsy Hamm of Scarborough and Fred and Grace Sawyer of Westbrook. Great grandparents are Nancy Bailey of Scarborough and Willis Stiles of Portland. Melodie Amber Pettegrow was […]
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Maine Medical Center births
The following births occurred recently at Maine Medical Center: Alana Marie Sawyer was born June 28, 2006, to Marc and Kate Sawyer of Limerick. Grandparents are Tim and Betsy Hamm of Scarborough and Fred and Grace Sawyer of Westbrook. Great grandparents are Nancy Bailey of Scarborough and Willis Stiles of Portland. Melodie Amber Pettegrow was […]
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Boys hockey: Scarborough walks the walk
With a pair of second-period goals, Scarborough defeated Messalonskee, 2-0, on Saturday at the USM Ice Arena in Gorham. Red Storm coach Jay Mazur saw the win as a first step in the right direction toward backing up the hype surrounding his team – one of the favorites to win the state title. “We’ve worked […]
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Cape church sets Christmas Eve services
Cape Elizabeth United Methodist Church, 280 Ocean House Road, will hold Christmas Eve services at 6 p.m., with an emphasis for families, including a Christmas pageant with a message from Gabriel and a focus on peace on earth. A service at 11 p.m. will be more traditional, with carols, communion, candlelight and a slide presentation […]