WESTBROOK – A truck hit black ice and ended up on its side in an industrial area of Westbrook this morning. The single-vehicle accident occurred on Scott Drive, off County Road. There were no injuries and no impact on traffic in the area. Rollover 1Rollover 2Rollover 3Rollover 3
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Thrills and chills at Westbrook Winter West Fest
WESTBROOK – Whether bundled in heavy jackets, wetsuits or running gear, everyone was wearing a smile at last weekend’s first Westbrook Winter West Fest. The festival, which officials estimate drew a few thousand people, included events such as dog sled races, hockey tournaments, kayaking on the Presumpscot River, a 5K run, snow sculpturing and even […]
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BOYS BASKETBALL: Gorham pulls away from Windham
GORHAM – For three quarters Tuesday night, the Gorham Rams boys basketball team plugged away. They trailed the visiting Windham Eagles after one quarter, 11-6. After a seesaw second period, the score was even, 19-19. Then, more back-and-forth in the third quarter, which also ended even, 30-30. Finally, in the fourth quarter, the Rams began […]
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Report: Public works department would save Durham money
While there would be initial costs, creating a full-time public works department in Durham would lead to a savings for the town, according to a report presented to the selectmen last week. At a meeting on Jan. 3, Durham’s Administrative Assistant Janet Smith and Road Commissioner Shawn Bennett, along with members of the Public Works […]
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Tri-Town Weekly's Community Calendar – 1/09
Upcoming Events Durham code enforcement officer, Wednesday, Jan. 9, 5-7 p.m., Durham Town Office. Freeport Project Review Board, Wednesday, Jan. 9, 6 p.m., Freeport Town Hall. Free movie for kids in grades 6-8 at Freeport Community Library, Thursday, Jan. 10, 2:25 p.m., “The Amazing Spider-Man,” rated PG-13. Popcorn will be served. “Keep Me Warm” concert, […]
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Durham News – 1/09
Durham kindergarten pre-registration open The form to pre-register Durham students for kindergarten for the 2013-14 school year is now on Durham Community School’s website at dcs.rsu5.org. Residents who have a child who will attend kindergarten next year should fill out the form now so the school can plan for its upcoming budget. Children must be […]
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Top 25 Men: Duke stays at No. 1, routing Wake, 80-62
DURHAM, N.C. – Ryan Kelly had another big day against Wake Forest, scoring a season-high 22 points in No. 1 Duke’s 80-62 thrashing of the Demon Deacons on Saturday. Seth Curry also had 22 points, Quinn Cook had a career-high 14 assists and Kelly finished with his fourth straight 20-point performance against Wake Forest. The […]
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Protesters face off over abortion rights in Portland
A Portland business owner rallies support for a counter-protest at Planned Parenthood.
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Pringle’s politics cast by medicine
Sandwiched between two long periods serving patients, Dr. Jane Pringle spent six years at disability insurance giant Unum in Portland, learning a lot about how medical insurance rates are impacted by errors, overpayments and government programs. “Without that six years of Unum experience I don’t think I would feel adequately equipped to go into the […]
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Windham’s Scher to head up ?St. Andre Home in Biddeford
Reid Scher, of Windham, has been named executive director of Biddeford-based St. Andre Home, Inc., effective Jan. 2. Scher holds a bachelor of arts degree from Brooklyn College and a master of social work from New York University. He formerly held positions as director of program services for The Institute for Financial Literacy in South […]