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Trojans too much for Blazes

A hat trick by Craig Perham helped propel Thornton Academy past Westbrook 11-0 in their final tune up before the playoffs. “We want to go to the state finals,” said backup goalie Chris Driscoll, who made 11 saves for the Trojans. “We want to win for the seniors.” If they are able to play like […]

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Students get books from Sappi

For the past nine years, Westbrook first graders have been on the receiving end of the Reading is Fundamental (RIF) program. RIF is a nationwide group that has been promoting literacy in young people and their families for forty years. A locally funded grant from Sappi Fine Paper Company provides four brand new quality books […]

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Connolly performs at teen center benefit Heather Connolly, who is with the New York Metropolitan Opera, will be the featured guest in a talent show hosted by Trinity Lutheran Church, 612 Main St., at 7 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 25. The proceeds will be donated to the Mission Possible Teen Center. Connolly is the daughter […]

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The following births occurred recently at Maine Medical Center: Miranda Adrienne Dunbar was born January 10, 2006 to Richard and Donna Dunbar of Gorham. Grandparents are Bernard and Sylvia Roy of Edgewater, Fla. and Alfred, Armand Cunningham of Limington and Scott Dunbar of South Portland. Great grandparent is Anne Dunbar. Hunter Gage Martin was born […]

Posted inLakes Region Weekly

Apply for fuel assistance

Fuel assistance applications will be taken by representatives from PROP at Windham Human Services building, Gray Road, on Wednesdays only, during the month of February from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m., and from 1 to 3:30 p.m. No appointments are necessary. This service is offered on a walk in basis. For more information or to find […]

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Standish historic district survives repeal effort

The debate in Standish rages on over how best to protect its historic district, or whether to protect it at all. In the latest twist to this preservation saga, Councilor Larry Simpson introduced an order at Tuesday’s Town Council meeting that, if passed, would repeal the Historic Preservation Ordinance enacted nearly four years ago in […]