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 […]
2006
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Biddeford rallies at South Portland
Biddeford rallied from an 11-point deficit to grab another big early season win. The Tigers’ second half surge carried them past South Portland, 50-38, in a game played at Beal Gymnasium last Friday evening. Emily Rousseau led the way for the Tigers with 18 points; Aimee Mortensen scored 15 and Alyssa Grigware chipped in with […]
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Choirs highlight Christmas program The School Street United Methodist Church, 29 School St., is sponsoring an “Evening of Christmas Music” at 7 p.m. on Friday. The program will feature four choirs and a praise team. Participants include a choir, junior choirs, hand bell choir and a junior hand bell choir. The program benefits the church’s […]
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Scarborough Girls Ice Hockey preview
Coach: Breanne Fortiguerra (fourth year) Last season: Lost in the first round to York Key veterans: Annie Bolten, Sr. Captain, F; Chelsey Barrett, So., F; Felicia Mazzone, So., G; Erika Schneller, Jr., D. Key newcomers: Jackie Morin, Fr., F;, Jordan Finley, Fr., D; Rebecca Bragg, Fr., D Coach’s outlook: “We have brought in experienced girls […]
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Scarborough Girls Ice Hockey preview
Coach: Breanne Fortiguerra (fourth year) Last season: Lost in the first round to York Key veterans: Annie Bolten, Sr. Captain, F; Chelsey Barrett, So., F; Felicia Mazzone, So., G; Erika Schneller, Jr., D. Key newcomers: Jackie Morin, Fr., F;, Jordan Finley, Fr., D; Rebecca Bragg, Fr., D Coach’s outlook: “We have brought in experienced girls […]
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$13.5 million Nappi project begins
Construction is under way on Main Street in Gorham for a $13.5 million warehouse and office complex for Nappi Distributors. Nappi, which is relocating to Gorham from Portland, will become Gorham’s fifth largest taxpayer and third largest employer. “We’re pleased to have Nappi here,” said Norm Justice, chairman of the Gorham Town Council, in remarks […]
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Junior high musicians earn honors
Wescott Junior High School students were selected Dec. 7 for a regional honors band. The selected students had participated in the Southern Maine Middle School Honors and Auditions held at Wescott on Nov. 1. Seven local schools sent students to audition for selection into the ensemble. Of the students selected, four received top scores on […]
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Junior high musicians earn honors
Wescott Junior High School students were selected Dec. 7 for a regional honors band. The selected students had participated in the Southern Maine Middle School Honors and Auditions held at Wescott on Nov. 1. Seven local schools sent students to audition for selection into the ensemble. Of the students selected, four received top scores on […]
Posted inAmerican Journal
Junior high musicians earn honors
Wescott Junior High School students were selected Dec. 7 for a regional honors band. The selected students had participated in the Southern Maine Middle School Honors and Auditions held at Wescott on Nov. 1. Seven local schools sent students to audition for selection into the ensemble. Of the students selected, four received top scores on […]
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History Matters – 146 Elizabeth Park homes in built in six months
During the early years of World War II, adequate housing for military families stationed at both Fort Williams and Fort Preble was in short supply. Included in this influx of new residents were some of the 20,000 workers who came to the area for war-time jobs at the shipyard in South Portland. The Cumberland Corp. […]