Arthur Gordon was known as a hard worker who took an active role in his community and as a gentleman. The former Westbrook city councilor and Maine senator died on Saturday at his home on Duck Pond Road surrounded by his family and his snow-covered, sleeping garden. He was 81 years old. “He worked very […]
2006
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Gorham remembered 0201
Frederick Robie Summersides is pictured with Babe Ruthat sping training in Florida. Summersides was a name long connected to Gorham, as a high-ranking officer by that name had served in the Civil War. Photo courtesy of George Watson, Gorham Historical Society archivist. Gorham remembered 0201
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Looking Back 0201
February 1981 South Portland beat Westbrook 61-54 in high school boys’ basketball in Westbrook, and with 26 police officers standing by there was no after-game fighting. Fights had been predicted. Three weeks earlier, in South Portland, it was Westbrook 60, South Portland 58. In high school girls’ basketball, it was Westbrook 73, South Portland 60. […]
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Casco Library offers winter workshops
Casco Public Library is offering a series of winter workshops designed to acquaint participants with new knowledge or skills. This Sunday’s workshop is “Fly-tying,” led by Casco Town Manager, Dave Morton. Morton will provide the materials for participants to experience this colorful and functional art form for themselves. There is no charge for the workshop, […]
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Raymond legislator looks to help payroll processors
A local lawmaker is sponsoring a bill that would allow small payroll processing companies to fulfill bonding requirements by pooling their resources. Rep. John Robinson (R-Raymond), through the Business, Research and Economic Development Committee, has proposed legislation to create the Payroll Processor Recovery Fund. While continuing to protect employers from payroll theft, this fund would […]
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Idexx expansion to help Windham
The major news outlets in our state thought last week was a big week for Westbrook, with the IDEXX Laboratories, Inc. expansion. What the stories missed, however, is that the addition of 500 more jobs to the biotech company’s international headquarters actually means a lot to Windham and the surrounding Lakes Region communities as well. […]
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Saving money shouldn't cost taxpayers more
Many of you have heard the expression that goes, “She got the gold mine, I got the shaft.” Hold on because here it comes again, and it’s our own government doing it this time. I must state that I am for energy conservation as it not only makes sense, if also saves us money that […]
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Saving money shouldn't cost taxpayers more
Many of you have heard the expression that goes, “She got the gold mine, I got the shaft.” Hold on because here it comes again, and it’s our own government doing it this time. I must state that I am for energy conservation as it not only makes sense, if also saves us money that […]
Posted inLakes Region Weekly
Think about what you say
Recently in Naples, my friend was walking to the grocery store near Harrison Road. A pick up truck pulled up to him and rolled down their window and yelled “F-ing retard!” You see, my friend has Down Syndrome. When he told me this, I was so surprised. I am more naive than I thought. I […]
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The desires of their hearts
A mom. She’s a provider, an encourager, a nurturer, a pray-er. A pray-er? Maybe it’s not the first thing many people think of, but being a praying mom is a high priority for tens of thousands of women in this country and around the world. Weekly, through the ministry of Moms in Touch, International, these […]