Despite weak turnouts, Westbrook, Gorham and School Administrative District 6 voters ratified school budgets in elections on Tuesday. Gorham voters handily approved a $35 million budget, 359-163. Gorham Town Clerk Jennifer Elliott said Wednesday 522 ballots were cast with 12,571 registered voters, representing a 4 percent turnout. Just 455 Westbrook voters approved a $33,992,591 school […]
2015
Posted inAmerican Journal
School budgets pass in low turnouts
Despite weak turnouts, Westbrook, Gorham and School Administrative District 6 voters ratified school budgets in elections on Tuesday. Gorham voters handily approved a $35 million budget, 359-163. Gorham Town Clerk Jennifer Elliott said Wednesday 522 ballots were cast with 12,571 registered voters, representing a 4 percent turnout. Just 455 Westbrook voters approved a $33,992,591 school […]
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School budgets pass in low turnouts
Despite weak turnouts, Westbrook, Gorham and School Administrative District 6 voters ratified school budgets in elections on Tuesday. Gorham voters handily approved a $35 million budget, 359-163. Gorham Town Clerk Jennifer Elliott said Wednesday 522 ballots were cast with 12,571 registered voters, representing a 4 percent turnout. Just 455 Westbrook voters approved a $33,992,591 school […]
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Housing development wins board’s backing
The Blue Spruce Farm subdivision off Spring Street is one step closer to construction after the 183-unit project was unanimously approved by the Westbrook Planning Board last week. Scarborough-based Risbara Bros. Construction bought the 32-acre farm property in January 2014, and after acquiring 16 additional acres from an abutter, unveiled an expanded subdivision plan that […]
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Pittsfield students sent home after daylong lockdown
Police are investigating an alleged threat to a student at Warsaw Middle School on Thursday that sent SAD 53 schools into a lockdown.
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Westbrook Notes
Award for Glacial Multimedia Glacial Multimedia Inc., a Westbrook-based Internet marketing and website design agency, was awarded the 2015 Interactive Media Awards – “Best in Class” for healthcare websites. Glacial’s design and production team was recognized for its work with SouthWestern Eye Center, a medical practice with multiple locations in Arizona and New Mexico. The […]
Posted inAmerican Journal, Lakes Region Weekly
Advice and kudos for BEHS seniors
In a June 5 ceremony at the Cross Insurance Arena in Portland, the 246 members of the Bonny Eagle High School graduating class of 2015 were encouraged to be grateful for life’s opportunities for friendship, adventure and learning. Principal Paul Penna delivered the first speech of the commencement ceremony, encouraging the graduating seniors to reflect […]
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Advice and kudos for BEHS seniors
In a June 5 ceremony at the Cross Insurance Arena in Portland, the 246 members of the Bonny Eagle High School graduating class of 2015 were encouraged to be grateful for life’s opportunities for friendship, adventure and learning. Principal Paul Penna delivered the first speech of the commencement ceremony, encouraging the graduating seniors to reflect […]
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Biddeford residents approve $33.9 million school budget
School officials hold the budget nearly flat despite a reduction in state aid.
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Animal House celebrates store
The family-owned retailer focuses on healthy foods and helping pet rescue organizations. The Animal House, a holistic pet store in Westbrook, will host a grand opening this weekend – some six months after opening in the Westbrook Crossing shopping center off Main Street. The Westbrook store is the second location for the family-owned company, which […]