WESTBROOK—Sappi North America, the owner of the hydroelectric dams at Saccarappa Falls, will host a public informational meeting Thursday to discuss the recent settlement agreement that will lead to dam removal and fish passage at the site. At the meeting, at 7 p.m. Dec. 15 in Room 114 of Westbrook High School, Sappi will also […]
December 2016
Posted inAmerican Journal, Lakes Region Weekly, Southern Forecaster
Resolve to drink more water
We’re about to start a new year. Let’s all make a resolution that’s easy to keep – and good for your health: Drink more water. Experts advise women to drink nine cups of fluid a day and men should drink 13 cups. It can be water, bouillon, tea, smoothies – as long as you get […]
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Winter Previews: Bonny Eagle High School
Boys BasketballCoach: Mike FrancoeurLast year’s record: 2-16Key players returning: Jackson Hogan (sr., F); Isaiah Peters (sr., G); Connor Sirois (jr., G)Outlook: Francoeur is excited for the season, though his team is comparatively green and he acknowledges the challenges that presents. “This year should be exciting to watch if you are a Scots fan,” he says. […]
Posted inAmerican Journal, Lakes Region Weekly
Winter Previews: Bonny Eagle High School
Boys BasketballCoach: Mike FrancoeurLast year’s record: 2-16Key players returning: Jackson Hogan (sr., F); Isaiah Peters (sr., G); Connor Sirois (jr., G)Outlook: Francoeur is excited for the season, though his team is comparatively green and he acknowledges the challenges that presents. “This year should be exciting to watch if you are a Scots fan,” he says. […]
Posted inAmerican Journal
Winter Previews: Gorham High School
Alpine SkiingCoach: Sean MunkacsiKey athletes returning: Grant Hamblen (sr., C); Emily O’Donnell (sr., C); Maeve Pitman (sr., C)Outlook: Munkacsi’s kids are developing apace. “Although we lost several key racers to graduation, the younger skiers are more than ready to make up for those vacancies,” he says. “I am confident that our senior tri-captains will set […]
Posted inCoastal Journal, The Forecaster
Brunswick Police Beat: Dec. 16
Arrests 12/7 at 1:32 p.m. A 17-year-old male, of Riverview Drive, was arrested on Riverview Drive by Officer John Roma on charges of assault and violation of a protective order. 12/9 at 8:04 a.m. Melissa Coombs, 35, of Growling Bear Drive, was arrested on Growling Bear Drive by Officer Daniel Sylvain on a charge of domestic violence […]
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Bath Police Beat: Dec. 16
Arrests 12/6 at 1 a.m. Chad Guay, 37, of Foote Street, Old Orchard Beach, was arrested by Officer Mark Steele on Washington Street outstanding warrant from another agency. 12/6 at 1:17 a.m. Megan Boucher, 26, of Cornerstone Drive, Bowdoin, was arrested by Officer Eric Bryan on Washington Street on a charge of operating under the […]
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Southern School Notebook: Dec. 16-23
South Portland High School Honor Roll The following juniors and seniors at South Portland High School were recognized for academic excellence and earned a place on the first quarter honor roll. Because SPHS students in grades 9 and 10 are being assessed primarily in the proficiency-based system, top freshmen and sophomores will be recognized at the end […]
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Scarborough Police Beat: Dec. 16
Arrests 12/8 at 4:30 p.m. Shane M. Horr, 21, of Kelly Lane, Buxton, was arrested on Cabela Boulevard by Officer Antonio Delvecchio on a charge of theft by unauthorized taking. 12/9 at 11:27 a.m. Jujay E. Santiago, 18, of Portland, was arrested on Gallery Boulevard by Officer Shawn Anastasoff on a charge of theft by […]
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South Portland Police Beat: Dec. 16
Arrests 11/27 at 12:42 a.m. Em H. Nguyen, 47, of Springfield, Massachusetts, was arrested on Evans Street by Officer Jesse Peasley on a charge of operating under the influence. 11/27 at 10:36 a.m. Steven P. Konyaki, 36, of Westbrook, was arrested on Maine Mall Road by Officer Jeffrey Pooler on a charge of violating conditions of release. 11/27 at […]