Bound for Arlington National Cemetery in Virginia, Gorham Police Officers Dean Hannon, left, and Michael Coffin flank Brian MacDougall, juvenile community corrections officer, early Monday before a Wreaths Across America ceremony. See Gorham Notes, page 4.
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News and information from and about the Maine towns of Westbrook, Gorham and Buxton.
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Wreaths Across America
Bound for Arlington National Cemetery in Virginia, Gorham Police Officers Dean Hannon, left, and Michael Coffin flank Brian MacDougall, juvenile community corrections officer, early Monday before a Wreaths Across America ceremony. See Gorham Notes, page 4.
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Music students' path leads to live radio performances
PORTLAND — Music students at Portland Arts and Technology High School this week were scheduled to record several holiday favorites – live on the radio. The session was planned for Tuesday at 94.9 WHOM, according to Victoria Stubbs, the music teacher at PATHS. The songs will be aired at different times through the rest of the […]
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Wrestling: Westbrook Invitational kicks off season for more than a dozen teams
WESTBROOK—The Blazes wrestling squad hosted their annual Invitational on Saturday, Dec. 9, and while none of the team won through their respective weight bracket to ultimately claim first place, Ryan Shackley finished second at 132, Jared Grant and Henri Kuntz finished third at 152 and 160 (respectively), and Gabby Taylor and Nicco Pappalardo finished fourth […]
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Wrestling: Westbrook Invitational kicks off season for more than a dozen teams
WESTBROOK—The Blazes wrestling squad hosted their annual Invitational on Saturday, Dec. 9, and while none of the team won through their respective weight bracket to ultimately claim first place, Ryan Shackley finished second at 132, Jared Grant and Henri Kuntz finished third at 152 and 160 (respectively), and Gabby Taylor and Nicco Pappalardo finished fourth […]
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Boys Hockey: Windham/Westbrook falls to Edward Little
GORHAM—Sure, Edward Little might’ve triumphed 6-1 at Windham/Westbrook on Saturday afternoon, Dec. 9, but it was W/W’s Sean White between the pipes who turned in arguably the day’s most impressive performance. In 45 minutes, EL peppered White with northwards of 40 pucks – so he can hardly be blamed for letting a few slip past. […]
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Inside New Gloucester
Wreath making for kids Children ages 3 and up are invited to make a beautiful balsam wreath for the holiday season at the Pineland Farms Education Barn, 100B Valley Farm Road. Classes are held from 10-11:30 a.m., Saturday, Dec. 9; Tuesday, Dec. 12; Thursday, Dec. 14; and Wednesday, Dec. 20. Fifty tickets are available at […]
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Inside Naples
Hustle and bustle The holiday season is upon us. This Saturday, Dec. 9, Naples celebrates. Activities will be going on all day around town. Stop at the library in the morning for their amazing cookie walk and crafts for the kids. Aubuchon Hardware, the Village Green and the Singer Center will all be hosting events […]
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Inside Bridgton
Tai Chi Maine donation Members of the Tai Chi Maine group that meets regularly at Bridgton Town Hall presented the Bridgton Recreation Department with a check for more than $1,000 to support the town’s children’s programs. Tai Chi Maine also contributes over $200 a month to the Bridgton Food Pantry. To learn more about the […]
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River Road crash kills Westbrook teen
WINDHAM — A 15-year-old girl from Westbrook died Tuesday night in a one-car crash on River Road in Windham, according to police. Four other girls were injured and taken to the hospital. According to a press release from the Windham Police Department, 15-year-old Tyonna Adams of Westbrook was killed in the accident, which took place near […]