OK, so maybe they didn’t upset the undefeated, No. 1-ranked team in Western Class A, but by outscoring Sanford by 12 points in the second half Saturday, the Gorham girls basketball team walked off the hardwood with a much-needed moral victory. And after falling behind by 23 points in first half, that was exactly what […]
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Warren Foundation gives $50,000 for Legion renovation
The Cornelia Warren Foundation has donated $50,000 for the restoration of the Stephen W. Manchester American Legion post 62 in Westbrook. The Legion is hoping to raise another $10,000 from the community to complete the project. Along with $10,000 of money from the Legion and a hoped for $10,000 in community donations, the project will […]
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Remembering Bonnie Hayes
Last week, a group of about 50 people gathered to remember Bonnie Hayes, the Westbrook woman who was recently killed in her home. The vigil for Hayes at the gazebo at Riverbank Park was filled with messages of regret, but there was also a message of hope. Those who had come out to honor the […]
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Donation pays for new police cameras
The Bruce Doughty State Farm Insurance Agency has donated $2,550 to the Westbrook Police Department to purchase seven new digital cameras as well as a photo printer. The cameras will be used to document injuries from domestic violence and assaults, as well as other evidence of crimes. The printer will allow officers to print high-quality […]
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Canal students take parents to lunch
Canal Elementary School held its first ever “Invite Your Parents To Lunch Day” on Jan. 20 and had a more successful turnout than the school anticipated. Approximately 130 parents and grandparents registered for the extended lunch period. But on the day of the event, 160 people showed up, more than had registered. Principal Jeremy Ray […]
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Canal students take parents to lunch
Canal Elementary School held its first ever “Invite Your Parents To Lunch Day” on Jan. 20 and had a more successful turnout than the school anticipated. Approximately 130 parents and grandparents registered for the extended lunch period. But on the day of the event, 160 people showed up, more than had registered. Principal Jeremy Ray […]
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'The councilman'
At just 18 years old, Mike Foley has already owned a business, served on the Westbrook School Committee and has just taken a seat on the City Council. With that sort of resume, it’s obvious Foley is a driven person who thrives on achieving goals. That he’s considered a “clown” by some of his friends […]
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'The councilman'
At just 18 years old, Mike Foley has already owned a business, served on the Westbrook School Committee and has just taken a seat on the City Council. With that sort of resume, it’s obvious Foley is a driven person who thrives on achieving goals. That he’s considered a “clown” by some of his friends […]
Posted inAmerican Journal
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Historians to hear Labrecque Jan Labrecque of North Gorham will speak when the Gorham Historical Society meets at 7 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 13, in the operations center of Gorham Savings Bank off Gray Road. Labrecque is a former legislator from Gorham. Her topic will be historic houses in Gorham. “It will be an insight […]
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Historians to hear Labrecque Jan Labrecque of North Gorham will speak when the Gorham Historical Society meets at 7 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 13, in the operations center of Gorham Savings Bank off Gray Road. Labrecque is a former legislator from Gorham. Her topic will be historic houses in Gorham. “It will be an insight […]