Greely edged the Westbrook boys swim team last Friday by a 91-86 score. And the Greely girls swept past the Westbrook girls 119-58. Some of the winning performers for the Westbrook boys were Jacob Wilson (200 free), Matt Violette (200 IM and 100 butterfly), and Kyle Goan (50 free and 500 free). And the Blazes’ […]
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Scots' Jewell passes 100 point mark
The Bonny Eagle hockey team has improved to 5-0 and they’ve made a habit of scoring 10 goals in nearly every game they play. The Scots have scored 10 goals in their last three victories and that offensive firepower has made them a threat to win each time they take the ice. The Scots downed […]
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AROUND THE BASES – Honoring a C-plus player, Cy Young award flunks out
Two pitchers have been on my mind recently, but for different reasons. One, Brandon Webb of the Arizona Diamondbacks, won the Cy Young Award in the National League. The other, Christy Mathewson, was one of the greatest pitchers of all time and among the five players – along with Babe Ruth, Honus Wagner, Walter Johnson […]
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Westbrook U14 girls soccer
The Westbrook U14 girls travel team (for girls ages 11-13) won the Division II girls soccer state championship this fall. They were unbeaten in the playoffs and they out-scored their opponents 16-2 en route to the title. In the photo above, front row (left to right): Lindsay Driscoll, Samantha Little, Emily Grossman, McKenzie Johnson, Haley […]
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Scarborough scout earns Eagle rank
Samuel Grant Cushing of Scarborough was recognized Dec. 9 by Troop 47 at an Eagle Court of Honor ceremony for having achieved the rank of Eagle, the highest rank in scouting. Cushing’s Eagle project consisted of planning and building a swinging bench on Macworth Island. A sophomore at Cheverus High School, he began his scouting […]
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Simple tips on how to take and share digital photos
Do you ever wonder how photographers capture such priceless moments? It’s not as hard as you may think, especially in today’s world of digital photography. According to Jay Forman, a professional photographer and author of “Capture Your Kids In Pictures,” taking great family photos doesn’t require expensive gear or technical prowess, just the application of […]
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Deconstructing Santa: The real Santa Claus is naughty, not nice
For too long now Santa Claus has become synonymous with good cheer, all-night binges of altruism and an overly joyful disposition. These and other such nefarious activities will soon come to an end when one reads the following version (unauthorized, of course) of the Christmas List. Obviously obsequious, Santa’s supposedly a beacon of goodness to […]
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Huskies are champions at Thanksgiving hockey tournament in Connecticut
Submitted photo is Huskiesyouthteam3Col.jpg The Huskies Youth Hockey Squirt Travel Team dominated the 7th Annual Thanksgiving Ice Hockey Tournament held November 24-25 in Norwich, Conn. The team coached by Dan Brochu and Scott Smith, both of Scarborough, is made up of kids 9 – 10 years of age from Gorham, Scarborough, Westbrook, Buxton, Limington and […]
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Huskies are champions at Thanksgiving hockey tournament in Connecticut
Submitted photo is Huskiesyouthteam3Col.jpg The Huskies Youth Hockey Squirt Travel Team dominated the 7th Annual Thanksgiving Ice Hockey Tournament held November 24-25 in Norwich, Conn. The team coached by Dan Brochu and Scott Smith, both of Scarborough, is made up of kids 9 – 10 years of age from Gorham, Scarborough, Westbrook, Buxton, Limington and […]
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Fair named to Salvation Army post
Doug Fair has been named donor relations director for the Salvation Army Northern New England Division. Based in Portland, he will oversee the new major gifts program for the division, which includes Maine, New Hampshire and Vermont. Fair previously served as development director for the Portland Symphony Orchestra for four years. He resides in Scarborough […]