Emily Esposito led the Rams with 22 points as they trumped Northerners Edward Little 46-36 in Saturday evening’s Class AA State Final. The contest unfolded at the Cross Insurance Arena in Portland. Gorham graduates just two seniors in June – captains Emily Bragg and Molly Merrifield – so expect the team to return in full […]
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News and information from and about the Maine towns of Westbrook, Gorham and Buxton.
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Police search for missing Westbrook man
Police are searching for Westbrook area resident Richard J. Goff, 44, who has been reported missing since Thursday, Feb. 25. According to a police press release issued Saturday afternoon, Goff, (also known as TJ), was supposed to arrive at a meeting at 6 p.m. on Feb. 25, but never did. He was then reported missing […]
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ConvenientMD plans full-service urgent care in Westbrook
ConvenientMD submitted the following press release to the American Journal Friday, Feb. 26: ConvenientMD is a full-service urgent care center, that will offer the greater Westbrook area high-quality, fast and affordable medical care for illness and injury, seven days a week, from 9am to 9pm. Top physicians are always on site, supported by a full […]
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Lakes Region high-schoolers putting final touches on Maine Drama Festival performances
Parker Quimby, a junior at Windham High School, has been busy working on his character – but not in the moral sense. Quimby portrays famous playwright William Shakespeare in the school drama club’s upcoming one-act play, “Drop Dead, Juliet,” and he said it’s a big change from his usual role as a “comedic sidekick.” “Shakespeare […]
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Boys Hockey: MOB look fiery, but fall to Storm regardless
Matt Caron notched four goals in a decisive, 7-0 Red Storm victory over Massabesic/Old Orchard Beach/Bonny Eagle (a.k.a. the MOB) on Tuesday night, Feb. 23. For their part, however, the MOB played some of their best hockey of the season. The MOB’s schedule wasn’t loaded with Tier 1 teams this season; their toughest opponent was […]
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Boys Hockey: MOB look fiery, but fall to Storm regardless
Matt Caron notched four goals in a decisive, 7-0 Red Storm victory over Massabesic/Old Orchard Beach/Bonny Eagle (a.k.a. the MOB) on Tuesday night, Feb. 23. For their part, however, the MOB played some of their best hockey of the season. The MOB’s schedule wasn’t loaded with Tier 1 teams this season; their toughest opponent was […]
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Girls Basketball: Gorham edges Red Riots for AA South crown
Gorham faced off with one of their most ferocious opponents in the AA South Final on Friday night, Feb. 19 – and emerged victorious. Mackenzie Holmes and Emily Esposito led the Rams’ offense with 12 and 10 points, respectively. 37-30 in the end. Gorham head coach Laughn Berthiaume praised the opposition: “Especially in that first […]
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ESPECIALLY FOR SENIORS: Busy spring – and it’s still February
Our seasons are so short here in Maine, that already the spring calendars are filling up with interesting events of interest. If you have Internet access (available at public libraries) take a minute and check out Maine Senior Guide, a source of information on everything from cleaning out clutter to social events of interest to […]
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Lenny’s opens at Hawkes Plaza
Duck Pond history night draws crowd to Grange The lights are back on at Hawkes Plaza in Westbrook, and none are more noticeable than the famous Hawkes TV repairman sign that is now operating steadily for the first time since 1989. At the center of the revitalization is Lenny’s, a new bar and restaurant developed […]
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Lenny’s opens at Hawkes Plaza
Duck Pond history night draws crowd to Grange The lights are back on at Hawkes Plaza in Westbrook, and none are more noticeable than the famous Hawkes TV repairman sign that is now operating steadily for the first time since 1989. At the center of the revitalization is Lenny’s, a new bar and restaurant developed […]