SPHS band concertOn Thursday, June 2, at 7 p.m., the South Portland High School band will be in concert in the auditorium. Call 767-7710, ext. 232, for more information. Paper shredding eventThe Cape Elizabeth Recycling Committee is offering a paper shredding event on Saturday, June 4, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Recycling Center on Dennison […]
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News and information from and about the Maine towns of Westbrook, Gorham and Buxton.
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Death Notices
Casso, Apphia L., 96, of South Portland, died on May 24, 2016. Arrangements by Hobbs Funeral Home, South Portland. Connolly, Peter, 64, of Scarborough, died on May 21, 2016. Arrangements by A.T. Hutchins Funeral Home, Portland. Donahue, Kerry, 72, of Windham, died on May 19, 2016. A private memorial service will be held on June […]
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Three seek Democratic nod for Senate District 28 race
There is no dearth of experience in the field of Democrats looking to replace state Sen. Anne Haskell in Senate District 28. Rep. Mark Dion is completing his third term serving House District 43. City Councilor Jill Duson has served Portland for almost 20 years on the Council and School Committee. Westbrook resident Ann Peoples […]
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Register for Cross Town Walk
The annual Cross Town Walk in Cape Elizabeth, which is held each year in celebration of National Trails Day, will be held at 8:30 a.m. on Saturday, June 4. All attendees should meet near the lighthouse at Fort Williams Park. In time for this year’s event, new Cross Town Trail signs have been installed the […]
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GOP support asked for Ande Smith
With the current state of our nation below the expected standard, and a government that cannot seem to get anything done in a hectic world, it is time for a leadership change in our nation’s capitol. Today, Mainers and Americans alike live in an ever changing world. Jobs that were reliable for decades have all […]
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'Les Miserables:' Hear the students sing
Starting Thursday, Westbrook High School will roll out four consecutive performances of “Les Miserables,” an ambitious musical production that will involve more than 50 students. According to Rick Solomon, a Westbrook English teacher who directs the school’s Sock ‘N Buskin drama club, the musical will be one of the largest productions in school history – […]
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Gorham bludgeons SoPo, pitching and defense key
The Rams’ Grace McGouldrick hashed 11 Ks versus visiting South Portland on Friday, May 27, leading Gorham to a 7-1 victory over the Riots. “I felt good,” said McGouldrick. “I was a little nervous, because my warmups were a little meh, but once I actually got on the mound, I felt good. And I felt […]
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Council sets hearing on Gorham budgets
The Gorham Town Council will conduct a hearing to receive public comments about the municipal and school budgets at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, June 7, in Gorham Municipal Center, 75 South St. The School Department is proposing a $36.5 million budget, up 4.04 percent; and the proposed municipal budget is $13.6 million, up 3.3 percent. […]
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Southwesterns: Scarborough, Westbrook/Thornton tops
Thornton Academy played host to this year’s Outdoor Track Southwesterns. On the boys’ side, Scarborough amassed 112 points for a clean win over South Portland and Deering, who shared second at 75. On the girls’ side, Westbrook and TA tied for victory at 73 points apiece, while Bonny Eagle finished third at 72 and Cheverus […]
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Gorham Notes
Dr. David Hurst Free intro to fly fishing Presumpscot Regional Land Trust is sponsoring an introduction to fly fishing and trout steam ecology at 2 p.m. on Saturday, June 4, at the Little River Preserve in Gorham. Professional Maine guide Patrick O’Shea is the instructor of the two-hour seminar. The event is free but space […]