An information session about drugs and teens was held for parents of Windham students in the high school auditorium last Wednesday night. “This is probably one of the best parent turnouts we’ve had,” Community Services Officer Matthew Cyr said to the audience of 20 parents of Windham students. Cyr mentioned seeing a larger turnout eight […]
2006
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Naples library holds miniature art sale, Nov. 25
The Naples Public Library Miniature Art Sale & Cookie Walk is scheduled for Nov. 25, the Saturday following Thanksgiving, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Talented local artists from the Lakes Region have donated small original watercolor paintings for the sale. There will also be many works from Gallery 302 in Bridgton. These lovely works […]
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Bell ringers needed
Christmas is coming and The Salvation Army is gearing up for the holidays. Volunteers are needed to stand by the Army’s famous red kettles through Dec. 23. “People can volunteer whatever hours that is convenient for them. Of course standing a half day or full day is much welcomed as we are fully dependent on […]
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A new direction to save our country
The 2006 mid-term elections that swept Democratic majorities into both houses of Congress will usher in a new political agenda for America, one based on the needs and hopes of the middle class. I am excited and honored that voters in the 1st Congressional District of Maine have given me the opportunity to participate in […]
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Festival of trees schedule
Westbrook’s Festival of Trees continues through Saturday at the Westbrook-Warren Congregational Church. Remaining events include: Thursday, Dec. 7, 2-4, 6-8 p.m. Senior lunch at noon; Congin Canal Chorus, 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 8, 10-4, 6-8 p.m. Mad Hatter’s Tea Party, 1-3 p.m. Cabaret (WWCC Choir), 7 p.m. Westbrook Historical Society Day Saturday, Dec. 9, 10 […]
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Deadline looms for Ruth's Reusable
After 11 years, Ruth’s Reusable Resources fills every inch of the Bessey School in Scarborough. Rooms are packed with reams of paper, bins of pens and shelves of text books, and an entire gym is stuffed with felt, cloth and other recycled and donated materials that nearly reach the ceiling. But with the Bessey School […]
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Deadline looms for Ruth's Reusable
After 11 years, Ruth’s Reusable Resources fills every inch of the Bessey School in Scarborough. Rooms are packed with reams of paper, bins of pens and shelves of text books, and an entire gym is stuffed with felt, cloth and other recycled and donated materials that nearly reach the ceiling. But with the Bessey School […]
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Silver medal for marchers
The Westbrook High School Marching Band completed its season by receiving the Silver Medal at the Maine Band Directors Association’s Finals on Nov. 4 in Biddeford. The staff is looking forward to an even better season next year. The band is under the direction of Kyle Smith. Silver medal for marchers
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Scarborough's Griffin chooses Iona
Scarborough High senior Kelsey Griffin signed an NCAA national letter of intent last week in a ceremony at the high school. Griffin will be attending Iona College (New Rochelle, N.Y.) in the fall of 2007 where she will play for the Gaels Division I women’s softball team. “My dream has always been to play at […]
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Local athletes competing in college
There are a number of former high school standouts who’ve taken their game to the next level. Many are competing at the collegiate level right here in the state of Maine. The following is a list of some of those student/athletes: John Harvey, a sophomore from South Portland, is swimming distance races for the Bates […]