Klin BUXTON — A Bonny Eagle Middle School teacher has been recognized as the 2018 York County teacher of the year. Kristin Klin, who teaches sixth-grade social studies, was honored as the best teacher in York County by Educate Maine, a group that promotes education and preparing students to become productive citizens. Principal Benjamin Harris, […]
May 2018
Posted inSouthern Forecaster
We Love to Eat
Public supper – Saturday, May 26, 5 p.m., First Congregational Church of Gray, Route 115, Gray. Beans, casseroles, salads, homemade breads and desserts, and beverages. $8, $4. Handicapped accessible. Haddock supper – Saturday, May 26, 5 p.m., Living Waters Church, Parker Farm Road, Buxton. $8, $4; $20, family. Pancake brunch – Sunday, May 27, 9 a.m.- […]
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SAD 61 budget passes, new Naples planners elected
NAPLES — The SAD 61 school budget passed in all three of the district towns voting on Tuesday, and the Naples Planning Board will have a new chairman after the incumbent lost in a three-way race. The towns of Bridgton, Casco and Naples all weighed in May 22 on the proposed $29 million SAD 61 budget for […]
Posted inAmerican Journal, Southern Forecaster
60 Years Ago
The Westbrook American reported on May 28, 1958, that Fred Oleson of West Pleasant Street, Westbrook, returned home after celebrating his 96th birthday while visiting relatives in Massachusetts. Douglas E. Parker of Mosher Road in Gorham operated a TV and radio repair service adjacent to his home. A feature article said he also repaired car […]
Posted inAmerican Journal, Southern Forecaster
Westbrook Notes
Westbrook officers graduate academy Officers Nathan J. Mandeville and Joshua M. Morrow of the Westbrook Police Department graduated May 18 from the Maine Criminal Justice Academy in Vassalboro. After 18 weeks of study and training, they are among 65 of the state’s latest graduates. Most will begin patrolling immediately for Memorial Day weekend enforcement efforts, […]
Posted inLakes Region Weekly, Southern Forecaster
Towns mark Memorial Day with parades, ceremonies
Towns across the region will mark Memorial Day and honor America’s fallen service members with parades, ceremonies and other events. Gray Participants in American Legion Post 86’s annual Memorial Day Parade will organize at 10:30 a.m. and depart the Russell Street School at 11. The parade will head south on Route 26 toward Gray Center […]
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Quarry developers sue Windham
WINDHAM — The town is digging in for a legal battle over a proposed quarry near Forest Lake after the developer filed a lawsuit in Cumberland County court this week. Jim Pross, an Auburn-based lawyer representing father and son Elvin and Randy Copp of CSG Properties and Copp Equipment, told the Windham Town Council at its […]
Posted inLakes Region Weekly, Southern Forecaster
Confederate flag at farm stand ‘not coming down’
NEW GLOUCESTER — The owner of a New Gloucester farm stand who flies a Confederate flag in honor of family that lives in the South says recent attention over it has been good for his bottom line. Charlie Verrill owns Will-N-Laineys – a farm stand and greenhouse business started by his parents on Lewiston Road. “I […]
Posted inForecaster Sports, The Forecaster
South Portland stymied by unbeaten TA
South Portland junior goalie Quinn Watson faces a shot from Thornton Academy junior Thomas Levasseur during the Golden Trojans’ 14-4 victory Wednesday night. Mike Strout photos. More photos below. BOX SCORE Thornton Academy 14 South Portland 4 TA- 4 4 2 4- 14SP- 1 3 0 0- 4 First quarter7:36 TA Levasseur (Tu. Weeks)6:54 TA […]
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South Portland stymied by unbeaten TA
South Portland junior goalie Quinn Watson faces a shot from Thornton Academy junior Thomas Levasseur during the Golden Trojans’ 14-4 victory Wednesday night. Mike Strout photos. More photos below. BOX SCORE Thornton Academy 14 South Portland 4 TA- 4 4 2 4- 14SP- 1 3 0 0- 4 First quarter7:36 TA Levasseur (Tu. Weeks)6:54 TA […]