Being a law-abiding citizen, I try to observe the law. The law even says I’m responsible for obeying laws I’m not aware of, but, hey, I’m doing the best I can. In fact, I’m so conscientious, I try – every chance I get – to obey all of Isaac Newton’s famous laws, even though I […]
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News and information from and about the Maine towns of Westbrook, Gorham and Buxton.
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Theater fundraiser debuts Aug. 13
The Big Maine Event, a fundraiser for the Portland Players, will be held at 3 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 13. The fifth annual event includes dinner and a show. Presented by Peter French and Thommie Retter, the Big Maine Event will feature Broadway talent, including Tony Award winner Trent Kowalik and Michael Nigro from NBC’s […]
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Rich history: Ross Grant revival reveals Gorham past, future
Gorham’s so-called Ross Grant – with its agricultural and aristocractic roots from three centuries ago under British rule – is earmarked for a return to prominence at today’s eastern gateway to the town on Route 25. The vision for the property, now owned by the nonprofit Shaw Brothers Family Foundation, calls for a large part […]
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Planning Board rejects first crack at Austin Street condos
The Westbrook Planning Board was unanimous in its criticism of a proposed 96-unit condominium project on Austin Street during its first look at the plan Tuesday. The sketch plan for the project, at 388 Austin St., depicts eight, large two-story buildings that would each house 12 condo units. According to Mike Tadema-Wielandt, the engineer working […]
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Bonny Eagle principal named interim SAD 6 leader
Paul Penna Bonny Eagle High School Principal Paul Penna was appointed interim superintendent at School Administrative District 6, the district announced Monday. Penna was selected from a field of nine applicants. “I am proud to represent and lead this school community,” Penna said Wednesday in an email response for comment. He succeeds Michael “Mick” Roy, […]
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Beach to Beacon boosts Westbrook teen center
As the beneficiary of this year’s Beach to Beacon road race, a world-renowned annual trek along the Cape Elizabeth coast, My Place Teen Center in Westbrook was handed a check for $30,000 from race sponsor TD Bank. According to Donna Dwyer, the executive director, the funds will go a long way toward supporting the organization, […]
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Westbrook’s Gardiner to head Portland schools’ finance department
Alicia Gardiner, the chief financial officer for Westbrook, will become the executive director of budget and finance for Portland Public Schools starting in November. A press release issued by Portland Public Schools this week said that Gardiner’s experience was the deciding factor. “We look forward to having Alicia join our Central Office team,” said Portland Superintendent […]
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Westbrook’s Gardiner to head Portland schools’ finance department
Alicia Gardiner, the chief financial officer for Westbrook, will become the executive director of budget and finance for Portland Public Schools starting in November. A press release issued by Portland Public Schools this week said that Gardiner’s experience was the deciding factor. “We look forward to having Alicia join our Central Office team,” said Portland Superintendent […]
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Westbrook Notes
Norton hires Dumond Norton Financial Services, which offers employer-sponsored retirement plans and investment management services to businesses and individuals, has announced that Jamie Dumond of Westbrook has joined the company as executive assistant. Previously, Dumond was employed with Eastdil Secured in California in the role of executive assistant to the managing director. Prior to that, […]
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Theater fundraiser debuts Aug. 13
The Big Maine Event, a fundraiser for the Portland Players, will be held at 3 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 13. The fifth annual event includes dinner and a show. Presented by Peter French and Thommie Retter, the Big Maine Event will feature Broadway talent, including Tony Award winner Trent Kowalik and Michael Nigro from NBC’s […]