Two-day spring rummage and perennial sale — Friday, April 28, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., and Saturday, April 29, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Cressey Road United Methodist Church, 81 Cressey Road, Gorham. Large assortment of perennial and household plants, furniture, sports equipment, household items, toys, books, crafts, puzzles, games, clothes, jewelry, small appliances, dishes, tools and more. On Saturday […]
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News and information from and about the Maine towns of Westbrook, Gorham and Buxton.
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McClure, Maine Moose repeat as national champs
EAST LANSING, Michigan, and BUXTON — The Maine Moose have won it all: They’re national champions, and Bonny Eagle’s own Tanner McClure gets the credit for the goal that won it all – the last goal of the last game. McClure struck midway through the third period of the tournament final, securing a 3-2 triumph over […]
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Westbrook's Josh Lombardo, Bonny Eagle girls win Patriots Day Road Race
WESTBROOK – The Westbrook-Gorham Rotary Club’s 68th annual Patriots Day Road Race went off without a hitch on Tuesday, April 17, and some familiar names took the top spots. Westbrook High School senior Josh Lombardo, a standout distance runner for the school these past four years, won the boys’ individual title in a time of […]
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Boys Lacrosse: Scarborough topples Gorham in early-season clash of the titans
GORHAM – The Rams got down early vs. Scarborough at USM’s Hannaford field on Saturday afternoon, April 15, and could never quite turn the tide their way. Gorham tracked the Storm closely through quarters one and two, but despite multi-goal efforts by Dom Lorrello and Alex York, fell further behind as the quarters three and […]
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Spring Previews: Gorham
BaseballCoach: Chuck NadeauLast year’s record: 11-7, fell to Scarborough in the postseason second roundKey returners: Logan Drouin (sr., P); Jason Komulainen (sr., C); Ben Nelson (jr., IF); Kyle King (jr., 3B)Key matchups: 5/16 vs. Thornton Academy, 5/26 vs. PortlandOutlook: Nadeau and Co. will take a tried-and-true approach onto the diamond this spring: “Like most teams,” […]
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Spring Previews: Gorham
BaseballCoach: Chuck NadeauLast year’s record: 11-7, fell to Scarborough in the postseason second roundKey returners: Logan Drouin (sr., P); Jason Komulainen (sr., C); Ben Nelson (jr., IF); Kyle King (jr., 3B)Key matchups: 5/16 vs. Thornton Academy, 5/26 vs. PortlandOutlook: Nadeau and Co. will take a tried-and-true approach onto the diamond this spring: “Like most teams,” […]
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Spring Previews: Westbrook
BaseballCoach: Greg SouzaLast year’s record: 3-13Key players lost: Bailey Ryan, Corey WalkerKey returners: Bailey Sawyer, Justin Coppeta, Dylan Francoeur, Kyle Hebert, Derek Higgins, Kyle ChampagneKey matchups: “All games are important,” Souza says simply.Outlook: After struggling last year, the Blazes are admirably focused on a single goal: returning to the postseason. Boys LacrosseCoach: Pete Lyons (second […]
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Spring Previews: Bonny Eagle
BaseballCoach: Ricky HessionLast year’s record: 11-6, fell to Marshwood in first round of playoffsKey players lost: Dana McKay, Troy Bogdahn, Cam Robinson, Drake Laughlin, Noah ScribnerKey returners: Brady Grass (sr., Captain, 1B); Arlo Pike (sr., Captain, 3B); Kolby Lambert (jr., CF); Christian Napolitano (jr., Captain, C)Key newcomers: Connor Sirois (jr., SS); Will Whyte (so., RF)Key […]
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Sebago Brewing building on ‘legacy’ land
Heavy equipment from Shaw Brothers Construction preparing a site Monday on Gorham’s lower Main Street (Route 25) for the $5.5 million Sebago Brewery Company headquarters. A jubilant Kai Adams, left, joins Sebago Brewing Company partners Tim Haines and Brad Monarch as they break ground Monday for a new headquarters on lower Main Street in Gorham. Building a new […]
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Fights, profanity move fifth-graders inside for recess
WESTBROOK — Fifth-grade recess has temporarily been moved indoors due to daily fights that turn physical, along with vulgar language. Westbrook Middle School Principal Laurie Wood on April 3 notified parents of all fifth-grade students about the issue. Outdoor recess will resume after April vacation week. “Taking away the opportunity to play outside was a last […]