GORHAM – Despite being trounced at the polls Tuesday, supporters of a $3 million Gorham plan that would have built a stadium with artificial turf for high school varsity teams still believe the project is worth revisiting. According to official results released by the town clerk’s office, 1,272 voters opposed the stadium referendum while 309 […]
2011
Posted inNews
Painkillers, $18K seized in Berwick bust
MDEA agents say they seized 200 tablets of oxycodone and $18,000 in cash.
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Posted inAmerican Journal
Live your beliefs, Gorham grads advised
PORTLAND – Gorham graduates Sunday received their diplomas and encouraging words from class leaders and faculty in commencement exercises at Merrill Auditorium in Portland. Principal Christopher Record welcomed the 193 graduates at the ceremony attended by 1,900, nearly filling the auditorium. “You look great today,” Record told graduates. “It has been an absolute pleasure to […]
Posted inAmerican Journal
Live your beliefs, Gorham grads advised
PORTLAND – Gorham graduates Sunday received their diplomas and encouraging words from class leaders and faculty in commencement exercises at Merrill Auditorium in Portland. Principal Christopher Record welcomed the 193 graduates at the ceremony attended by 1,900, nearly filling the auditorium. “You look great today,” Record told graduates. “It has been an absolute pleasure to […]
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Buxton elects school, municipal officials
BUXTON — Voters have elected Jean Harmon and Robert Libby from a pool of seven for the Board of Selectmen. Hilda Lynch was a write-in candidate elected to the Maine School Administrative District 6 Board of Directors. David Savage, Susan Schaller and John Vedral were all elected to the Planning Board. Richard Emery, Melissa Jordan, […]
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Blazes look for redemption
WESTBROOK – After almost two months of battles, the Westbrook High School season has come down to one game. On Wednesday afternoon, the Blazes looked to finally get over the hump and win the Class A West title after being denied in the regional championship game twice in the previous three years. And it’s only […]
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Preservation group lists11 most endangered places
The National Trust for Historic Preservation also puts the entire city of Charleston, S.C., on a “watch list,” saying the city’s expanding cruise ship business could harm its historic character.
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Cape Elizabeth Police Beat: June 15
Arrests 6/10 at 4:35 a.m. Adam Michael Wedge, 21, of South Portland, was arrested on Cliff Avenue by Officer Jeffrey Gaudette on charges of motor vehicle burglary, theft by unauthorized taking or transfer, stealing drugs and unlawful possession of scheduled drugs. Summonses 6/7 at 10:44 a.m. Andrew Ingalls, 52, was issued a summons by Officer […]
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Southern School Notebook: June 15
Scarborough High School Class of 2011 Top 10 Percent Valedictorian: Alexander Colville, son of Sherry and Cliff Colville. Activities and Awards: Science Bowl Club founder; Model U.N. treasurer; jazz ensemble, first chair tenor saxophone, two years; National Honor Society; Key Club; Environmental Club of Scarborough; varsity golf team and captain; varsity ski team and captain; […]
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Gousse on short list for top Westbrook job
WESTBROOK – School committee members have finished advertising internally for candidates for the new Westbrook school superintendent, and Marc Gousse is on a very short list. In fact, he’s the only name on the list, according to committee members this week. School Committee Chairman Ed Symbol said he thought there would be a few others, […]