Author, musical visit BEMS The Bonny Eagle Middle School Climate Team recently hosted a kickoff event featuring Gina Otto, the author of “Cassandra’s Angel,” which is a book that helps children build self-esteem. The main character is bullied and told by other characters that she should conform. The book was made into a musical and […]
2011
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Wanted: Young entepreneurs for business academy
BRUNSWICK — Tomorrow’s business owners can get a boost with the help of a new program at Southern New Hampshire University. The Young Entepreneurs Academy, also known as YEA!, guides students through the process of creating their own business. The program was developed at the University of Rochester in New York, and its expansion to […]
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Gorham girls get first win
KENNEBUNK – The Gorham High School girls basketball team collected its first win of the season on Monday night, beating Kennebunk (0-4) 48-33. Gorham’s Kristin Ross led the way with 14 points while Alexis Merrifield added 13 of her own. Entering the game, Gorham found themselves in an unfamiliar situation under coach Laughn Berthiaume. The […]
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BOYS BASKETBALL: Westbrook drops second straight
PORTLAND – The Westbrook boys basketball team dropped its second straight game on Tuesday night, coming up on the short end of a 73-47 decision at Cheverus. The Stags (4-0) jumped out to a very quick start against the Blazes (2-2), getting 14 straight points from Louie DiStasio (he finished with 22 on the night) […]
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Westbrook wrestlers third at Tiger Tournament
GARDINER – The Westbrook wrestling team had a strong showing at Saturday’s Tiger Tournament in Gardiner, finishing third overall in the team competition and bringing home a couple of first-place individual finishes as well. Cony took first place in the team standings with 176.5 points. Mt. Blue was a very close second with 173 points […]
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Westbrook wrestlers third at Tiger Tournament
GARDINER – The Westbrook wrestling team had a strong showing at Saturday’s Tiger Tournament in Gardiner, finishing third overall in the team competition and bringing home a couple of first-place individual finishes as well. Cony took first place in the team standings with 176.5 points. Mt. Blue was a very close second with 173 points […]
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Westbrook wrestlers third at Tiger Tournament
GARDINER – The Westbrook wrestling team had a strong showing at Saturday’s Tiger Tournament in Gardiner, finishing third overall in the team competition and bringing home a couple of first-place individual finishes as well. Cony took first place in the team standings with 176.5 points. Mt. Blue was a very close second with 173 points […]
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Ram boys run to win
GORHAM – The Gorham boys indoor track team had a solid performance in a meet at USM on Dec. 17, outdistancing Deering, Massabesic and Portland on the way to a win. Gorham ran off with the top spot at the boys meet, scoring 169 points and Deering was second with 98. Massabesic was third with […]
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Southern Meetings Dec. 22-29
South PortlandMon. 12/26 MUNICIPAL OFFICES CLOSEDWed. 12/28 6:30 p.m. City Council Workshop SPCC Cape ElizabethMon. 12/26 MUNICIPAL OFFICES CLOSEDTue. 12/27 7 p.m. Zoning Board of Appeals TH ScarboroughMon. 12/26 MUNICIPAL OFFICES CLOSED
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Connie Mathison, 64: Remembered for her infectious smile
BRUNSWICK — Connie Mathison, 64, died Dec. 17 after a long illness. She was born in Brunswick on Oct. 9, 1947, and was the daughter of Harvey and Simonne Coulombe. Mathison attended Brunswick High School and worked for many years at Skolfield House and Freeport Nursing and Rehabilitation as a medical technician. Her family and […]