The US Postal Service is asking for help to assure that letter carriers are able to deliver mail to your mailbox safely and efficiently. Lakes Region postmasters advise that rural or curbside mailboxes should be kept clear of snow or other obstructions so that a carrier can pull up adjacent to a curbside mailbox and […]
2006
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Calendar
Jan. 27: The Coffee Gathering at Faith Lutheran Church on Rt. 302 starting at 7 p.m. Sharing of original writings: prose, poetry and short stories. Refreshments provided. Come and share! FMI, 892-9158. Jan. 28: Baked Bean Supper at First Congregational Church in Gray. 5 p.m. Adults $6, children under 12 are $2. Handicapped accessible. Beans, […]
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Lady Eagles strong and fast
Katie Cook and Stephanie Shepard were named, respectively, the junior and senior athletes of Saturday’s SMAA meet at the Portland Expo as Windham’s girls track squad piled up 108 points for a strong win. Cook raced to victory in the jr. 40 and jr. 200, while Shepard took the tape in the sr. 40 and […]
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Feasting with Jesus
Jesus enjoyed mealtime – whether by the sea or in a friend’s home. “Come in for a bite,” Lazarus must have said to his Friend. So when Jesus passed through Bethany, He made Himself right at home with that bachelor and his two spinster sisters, Mary and Martha. What I get the biggest kick out […]
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Question of the Week
Question of the Week By Peggy Roberts Now that both Lowe’s and Home Depot are in Windham, do you think they can both survive? Tom Dyer Contractor Wales, near Lewiston/Auburn “I think that they can but I think Home Depot will do the better job because it always has.” Charles Rice Building contractor and real […]
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Blue Point School recognized for nutrition work
The Blue Point School was selected by Scarborough Wellness as the first recipient of its “Wellie” award for the school’s work in helping promote student health. The award is given to an organization or individual that has made a significant contribution to promoting health in the town during the previous year. Scarborough Wellness, a community […]
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Mercy Hospital births
The following births occurred recently at Mercy Hospital Samuel Aedden Wilen was born December 22, 2005 to Sybil Ridge and Drew Wilen of Portland. Grandparents are Paul and Jeanne Fournier of Scarborough, Rev. Dr. Lorrie Dunham of Southwick Mass. and Gail and Stan A. Wilen of Westwood, Mass. Great grandparents are Barbara and Samuel Fogg […]
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Mercy Hospital births
The following births occurred recently at Mercy Hospital Samuel Aedden Wilen was born December 22, 2005 to Sybil Ridge and Drew Wilen of Portland. Grandparents are Paul and Jeanne Fournier of Scarborough, Rev. Dr. Lorrie Dunham of Southwick Mass. and Gail and Stan A. Wilen of Westwood, Mass. Great grandparents are Barbara and Samuel Fogg […]
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Dog licenses available
Dog licenses for 2006 are now available at the Scarborough Town Clerk’s office at Town Hall. All licenses must be renewed by Jan. 31 or a penalty will be assessed. For more information, contact the clerk’s office at 730-4020.
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Beaney headed to geography championship
Eighth-grade student Bret Beaney was crowned Scarborough Middle School’s GeoBee champion Thursday afternoon and will have a chance to represent the school in the upcoming state championship. Beaney managed to beat nine other students in the school’s six round competition that tests students’ knowledge of geography and understanding of geographical phenomena. The geography bee is […]