All That Glitters ball In June of 2015, Addy Madsen of Raymond, was diagnosed with a rare form of leukemia that usually strikes the elderly. After months of treatment and care, she was declared been in remission since January 2016 and enjoying first grade. Addy and her family were supported with generous donations and support […]
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News and information from and about the Maine towns of Westbrook, Gorham and Buxton.
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Inside Raymond
All That Glitters ball In June of 2015, Addy Madsen of Raymond, was diagnosed with a rare form of leukemia that usually strikes the elderly. After months of treatment and care, she was declared been in remission since January 2016 and enjoying first grade. Addy and her family were supported with generous donations and support […]
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Twin Falls subdivision plans start to take shape
WESTBROOK — The proposed Twin Falls Landing subdivision is expected to have a public hearing in January. The 38-lot housing development, which will also have commercial properties, is being proposed at 500 Spring St. The Planning Board discussed the project in a workshop meeting on Nov. 21. The development, if approved, will be built on the […]
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Looking Back
Dec. 2, 1992 The Maine Drug Enforcement Agency wants to move its headquarters to the Forest Street School in Westbrook. Westbrook gave it a warm but preliminary welcome Monday. The state agency has been at the Pineland Center since it was formed four years ago. Francis Amoroso, its director, said it wants to be close […]
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Datebook
Dec. 3Tree Lighting, 4-6 p.m., Riverbank Park Dec. 4City Council meeting, 7 p.m., high school, room 11 7th and 8th Grade Winter Concert, 7 p.m., Westbrook Performing Arts Center Dec. 5 Planning Board meeting, 7 p.m., high school, room 114 6th Grade Winter Concert, 7 p.m., Westbrook Performing Arts Center Dec. 11 High School Winter […]
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Datebook
Dec. 3Tree Lighting, 4-6 p.m., Riverbank Park Dec. 4City Council meeting, 7 p.m., high school, room 11 7th and 8th Grade Winter Concert, 7 p.m., Westbrook Performing Arts Center Dec. 5 Planning Board meeting, 7 p.m., high school, room 114 6th Grade Winter Concert, 7 p.m., Westbrook Performing Arts Center Dec. 11 High School Winter […]
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Sports teams practice opening up on tough topics
WESTBROOK — Most sports practices start with stretches or drills. For many high school teams in southern Maine, however, the work now begins with frank conversations about healthy relationships, consent and respect. “Often we allude to these ideas as coaches, but this program makes it more formal and allows for structured conversations,” Westbrook High School […]
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60 Years Ago
The Westbrook American reported on Dec. 4, 1957, that PFC Gerard Caron, U.S. Army, was stationed with the 1st Cavalry Division of the 21st Infantry in Korea. His mother, Rose Caron, lived on Bridge Street. In Gorham, Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Newell and children were holiday guests of her parents in Westboro, Massachusetts.
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Trees still please: The annual Christmas tradition keeps visitors coming back for more
WESTBROOK — When it comes to beloved traditions, some things are better left as they are. With the Festival of Trees, which is now in its 17th year, little has changed since its inception. According to the event coordinators, that’s the way visitors like it. “I think at Christmas, tradition means a lot to people,” festival […]
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Gorham Notes
Jayne Rowles, 6, visits Santa and Mrs. Claus at the Gorham Recreation Department on Sunday. When Jayne spotted a reporter taking notes she asked her mother, Leisha Rowles, whether it was the “naughty or nice list.” Mrs. Claus helps Santa spiff up following their arrival in the frosty air aboard a Gorham firetruck Sunday. Christmas celebrities […]