Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield made a 16 percent profit in 2005 on the fledging Dirigo Choice insurance program subsidized by the state to help insure lower-income residents – a revelation that’s raising eyebrows in light of the company’s double-digit rate hike request for the plan next year. But Anthem said that profit was […]
2006
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Boys Basketball: Gorham and Scarborough all but even
Gorham coach Kevin Jenkins knew Tuesday’s game with Scarborough would be one of those 50-50 games; the kind either team could win. He was close. Scarborough defeated the Rams on their home court, 48-47, in overtime. “It’s a rivalry game,” Scarborough junior Andy Pogar said. “Beating Gorham is awesome but it’s a stepping stone. This […]
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Boys Basketball: Gorham and Scarborough all but even
Gorham coach Kevin Jenkins knew Tuesday’s game with Scarborough would be one of those 50-50 games; the kind either team could win. He was close. Scarborough defeated the Rams on their home court, 48-47, in overtime. “It’s a rivalry game,” Scarborough junior Andy Pogar said. “Beating Gorham is awesome but it’s a stepping stone. This […]
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Scarborough swimmers best Westbrook
The Scarborough High boys and girls swim teams both emerged victorious in their first meet of the season. The Red Storm girls eased past Westbrook, 135-47, while the boys slipped by the Blue Blazes, 92-91. “The girls looked strong despite some key swimmers only doing a few events,” said Scarborough coach Bill Stone. “We had […]
Posted inCurrent, Forecaster Sports
Scarborough swimmers best Westbrook
The Scarborough High boys and girls swim teams both emerged victorious in their first meet of the season. The Red Storm girls eased past Westbrook, 135-47, while the boys slipped by the Blue Blazes, 92-91. “The girls looked strong despite some key swimmers only doing a few events,” said Scarborough coach Bill Stone. “We had […]
Posted inCurrent, Forecaster Sports
Scarborough swimmers best Westbrook
The Scarborough High boys and girls swim teams both emerged victorious in their first meet of the season. The Red Storm girls eased past Westbrook, 135-47, while the boys slipped by the Blue Blazes, 92-91. “The girls looked strong despite some key swimmers only doing a few events,” said Scarborough coach Bill Stone. “We had […]
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Gorham Remembered
Long known as the “Old Richardson Place,” this historic house at 510 Main St. now serves as professional offices. It was built 198 years ago by James Mosher Jr., and finished in 1831 by Joseph Gerrish, according to “The Way It was in Gorham” by Bertha B. Willis. The former farmhouse was home to several […]
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Gorham strikes it rich, faces clock move
With a clock on its hands that could have a value of up to $1 million, Gorham is facing a debate on where to put it once repairs are complete. Now in pieces at a Freeport clock works shop, it had been ticking away for 138 years in the steeple at the First Parish Church, […]
Posted inCurrent, The Forecaster
OOB flooding problems studied
The stormwater drainage system on the northeastern end of Old Orchard Beach is not working properly, according to both residents and town officials. The town is taking steps to figure out why and what can be done to solve the problem. Since stormwater does not drain efficiently, and in some cases not at all, residents […]
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OOB flooding problems studied
The stormwater drainage system on the northeastern end of Old Orchard Beach is not working properly, according to both residents and town officials. The town is taking steps to figure out why and what can be done to solve the problem. Since stormwater does not drain efficiently, and in some cases not at all, residents […]