PORTLAND—Gorham seemed to suffer a bit of an identity crisis this winter when they hit a mid-season skid and dropped four games in a row – the program’s first losses in more than two years. By playoffs, though, the Rams clearly knew who they were: First, the team shocked No. 1 South Portland 53-42 in […]
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News and information from and about the Maine towns of Westbrook, Gorham and Buxton.
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Boys Basketball: Westbrook poaches Tigers in brilliant comeback
PORTLAND—Westbrooker Zac Manoogian piled up 32 points in a jawdropping comeback win over Biddeford in Wednesday night, Feb. 21’s tournament semifinals, held at Cross Insurance Arena. The Blazes fell behind the Tigers 18-0 to start – and yet, they doggedly, improbably persevered, forcing overtime and ultimately securing the victory 52-44. “We always tell them, ‘Defense, […]
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Boys Basketball: Bonny Eagle falls to Scarborough, exits tourney
PORTLAND—Bonny Eagle found themselves simply overmatched vs. Scarborough in the tournament semifinals at Cross Insurance Arena on Tuesday night, Feb. 20: Despite a 17-point performance by Zach Maturo, the Scots couldn’t keep up with the Storm, led by standout Nick Fiorillo with 26. 61-35 the final. “This is the first time,” said Bonny Eagle head […]
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Girls Basketball: Scots fall behind Storm early, can't recover
PORTLAND—Sam Averill put up 14 and Mackenzie Emery and Taylor Johnson eight each when the Scots clashed with the Storm on Tuesday morning, Feb. 20. Those totals, though, wouldn’t be enough, as Scarborough built an early lead, then managed to hang on for a 48-40 W. The Storm jumped on top from the very get-go, […]
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WHS students connect with Zimbabwean boy one bracelet at a time
WESTBROOK — While many high school juniors are most concerned about their college plans, Kelly Maguire spent last April fundraising to send a child in Zimbabwe to school. Maguire, a senior at Westbrook High School, was recently named a distinguished finalist by Prudential Financial, Inc.’s Spirit of Community Awards. The national awards, which honor young people […]
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Towns explore ‘brighter future’ with LED streetlights
WINDHAM — Town Manager Tony Plante told the Windham Town Council last week that a multi-town project to replace existing streetlights with more efficient LED fixtures has settled on a potential vendor. Plante said at the Feb. 13 Council meeting that Windham, Raymond, Standish and Gorham expect to have RealTerm Energy under contract for an “investment grade […]
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Indoor Track: Local standouts garner laurels at Class A States
GORHAM—More than two dozen schools convened at USM’s Costello Sports Complex on Monday, Feb. 19, for this year’s Class A Indoor Track State Championship. Perhaps unsurprisingly, Scarborough claimed the boys’ team crown, while Cheverus took the girls’. A number of local athletes fared extremely well individually (and as in quads, in the relays): Westbrookers Dominic […]
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Boys Basketball: Westbrook bounces Kennebunk, advances to tournament semis
PORTLAND—The Blazes converted a small halftime lead into a big end-of-game lead at the Expo vs. Kennebunk on Saturday evening, Feb. 17. Westbrook standout Zac Manoogian seized control of the action and tallied 21 while teammates Abier Manyiel and Jeremiah Alado contributed 13 apiece en route to a 53-31 W over the Rams. Westbrook head […]
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Swimming: Westbrook turns in proud Southwesterns, looks to States
CAPE ELIZABETH—The Blazes traveled to their regional meet – dubbed “North Southwesterns” – last week, and posted a number of impressive results. The Gentlemen Blazes comprise a fairly small contingent this year, but nevertheless commanded respect at their half of the competition, held at Richards Community Pool on Feb. 7. The four-man combo of Jack […]
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Wrestling: South Regionals unfold at Marshwood
SOUTH BERWICK—Competitors from some 16 schools took part in the Class A South Wrestling Tournament at Marshwood this past Saturday, Feb. 10. Local outfits – in particular, Westbrook (who’re joined by athletes from Gorham and Falmouth) and Bonny Eagle (joined by one athlete from Sacopee Valley) – turned in a number of solid performances, and […]