GORHAM — Ram Logan Drouin spearheaded a determined comeback victory against visiting Bonny Eagle on Friday night, Dec. 23. Drouin managed just two points through the first half, but ultimately finished with a team-high 10 and even drained the lead-stealing bucket – a pretty three-pointer – midway through the third quarter. 40-29 the final. “I thought […]
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News and information from and about the Maine towns of Westbrook, Gorham and Buxton.
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Boys Hockey: Windham/Westbrook holds on, bests Lawrence/Skowhegan
GORHAM – Windham/Westbrook picked up an early lead vs. visiting Lawrence/Skowhegan on Friday, Dec. 23, David Redmond and Tommy Lekousi adding points in the first period. From there, the team (affectionately, but not officially, “The Dubs”) held on to ultimately secure their first win of the year. “Overall, I was pleased with our performance,” said […]
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Girls Basketball: Westbrook owns third quarter, tops Cape
CAPE ELIZABETH – Westbrook’s Mikayla Van Zandt led her girls to victory at Cape on Thursday, Dec. 22, putting up 17 – including eight in the critical third quarter, when the Blazes outpaced their hosts and pulled away in what had been, to that point, a neck-and-neck race. 52-34 the final. Westbrook head coach Todd […]
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Girls Basketball: Westbrook owns third quarter, tops Cape
CAPE ELIZABETH – Westbrook’s Mikayla Van Zandt led her girls to victory at Cape on Thursday, Dec. 22, putting up 17 – including eight in the critical third quarter, when the Blazes outpaced their hosts and pulled away in what had been, to that point, a neck-and-neck race. 52-34 the final. Westbrook head coach Todd […]
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SAD 6 seeks input for chief: The district wants to know what Standish residents value in a superintendent.
Elaine Tomaszewski, associate executive director of Maine School Management Association in Augusta, Monday advises the Maine School Administrative District 6 Board of Directors as it launches a search for a superintendent. BUXTON—In a first step to hire a superintendent, the SAD 6 Board of Directors has developed a survey to seek characteristics and requirements expected for […]
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Arts Calendar
THEATER Through Dec. 24 “A Christmas Carol,” by Charles Dickens, Portland Stage, 25 Forest Ave., Portland. $41-$46; senior and student discount, children 15 and under, $15. Call 774-0465 for times, information. Jan. 24-Feb. 18 “Arsenic and Old Lace,” presented by Portland Stage, 25 Forest Ave., Portland. For information, tickets, times, call 774-0465. CONCERTS Dec. 27-Dec. […]
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Basketball players get an assist
STANDISH—Ask anyone involved with the Unified Basketball team at Bonny Eagle High School what makes it great and they’ll probably mention the smiles. Unified Basketball brings together students with developmental disabilities and those without to form a competitive basketball team that plays against other schools. But competition takes a back seat to enjoyment and a […]
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Basketball players get an assist
STANDISH—Ask anyone involved with the Unified Basketball team at Bonny Eagle High School what makes it great and they’ll probably mention the smiles. Unified Basketball brings together students with developmental disabilities and those without to form a competitive basketball team that plays against other schools. But competition takes a back seat to enjoyment and a […]
Posted inAmerican Journal, Lakes Region Weekly
SAD 6 seeks input for chief: The district wants to know what Standish residents value in a superintendent.
Elaine Tomaszewski, associate executive director of Maine School Management Association in Augusta, Monday advises the Maine School Administrative District 6 Board of Directors as it launches a search for a superintendent. BUXTON—In a first step to hire a superintendent, the SAD 6 Board of Directors has developed a survey to seek characteristics and requirements expected for […]
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Resident’s TLC puts dolls under tree
The Community Center sends her restored dolls off to good homes and also helps others with winter gear. WESTBROOK–If you have an old doll lying around, dust it off, get it to Joan Wescott and she’ll make a child happy at Christmas. This week, Wescott’s restored dolls are being distributed from the Westbrook Community Center […]