Sept. 1, 1993 D&G Machine Products Inc. has expanded its workforce from 50 to 70 since its move this year to a 55,000-square-foot new home in Westbrook’s Five-Star Industrial Park. “We’ll be hiring 10 or 15 more in the near future,” said David Gushee of Gorham, president and majority stockholder. The company expects sales of […]
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The Universal Notebook: Back to beer basics
On Nov. 18, 1980, I used my BritRail pass and Campaign for Real Ale guidebook to track down a pint of Adnams Best Bitter at the Bell & Steelyard Pub in Woodbridge, Sussex. Carolyn, my lovely bride of just one month, had a full day of classes at King Alfred’s College, so, having nothing better […]
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Here's Something: Ban smartphones in school
School has become a political battleground. What we teach, how we teach, why we teach, and, of course, how we protect the kids are all topics important to many inside and outside the educational system. We’ve put a lot of effort and taxpayer money into reforming education. No Child Left Behind, Race to the Top, […]
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Drouin reaches out to young dancers with special needs
WESTBROOK — When Danielle Drouin started Drouin Dance Center more than a dozen years ago, she wanted to create a dance studio that gave all individuals a change to dance, no matter ability level. A program launching in October will extend her philosophy further by helping children with special needs find joy in the performing […]
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Buxton Notes
Kennie dies at 48 The community is mourning the passing of Public Works Director Thomas Kennie, who died at age 48 on Aug. 23. Buxton Town Hall will be closed Friday, Aug. 31. “It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Public Works Director Tom Kennie. The town sends its sincere […]
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Westbrook Notes
Westbrook’s soldiers who fought in World War I are shown in this Westbrook Historical Society photo. The end of World War I and Armistice Day will be the topic of a presentation when the society meets next week. Professor to speak on WWI Westbrook Historical Society will learn about the ending of World War I […]
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Gorham Notes
New Year Gorham seeks coordinator The coordinator of New Year Gorham is stepping down following the next celebration and is hoping a volunteer will come forward to continue the annual event that began a decade ago. “It is with mixed emotions, I have announced this is the last year I will serve as the coordinator […]
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A warm welcome
Westbrook Middle School teacher Sharon Trace greets her new fifth-graders on the first day of school Wednesday. Also starting school in Westbrook Wednesday were elementary school students and high school freshmen. They didn’t have a long day, however. With temperatures expected to rise into the 90s by mid-day and schools lacking air conditioning, school officials […]
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New Scarborough principal promises focus on community partnerships
SCARBOROUGH — The new principal at Pleasant Hill School said her philosophy centers on creating an inclusive environment for students to enjoy learning. Raised and educated in Georgia, Jesseca Steele moved to Maine in 2013 to raise her family. She and her husband, Clay, live in Saco with their two school-age children. Steele’s first day at […]
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Cape Elizabeth police seek field vandals
CAPE ELIZABETH — Police are looking for any information related to recent reports of vandalism at Gull Crest Fields. The Public Works Department has documented three cases of vandalism on the fields that connect Cape Elizabeth High School on Ocean House Road to the public works garage and athletic fields and adjacent parking lot off Spurwink Avenue. […]