WESTBROOK – With less than a week to go until the election, Westbrook voters will have a chance to see both mayoral candidates answering questions together in a political debate Thursday, Nov. 3. The debate between incumbent Democrat Colleen Hilton and her challenger, Republican Bruce Chuluda, begins at 7 p.m. at the Westbrook Performing Arts […]
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Westbrook notes – 11/3
Lentz, Bates engaged Michael and June Lentz of Westbrook have announced the engagement of their daughter, Danielle J. Lentz, to Abraham A. Bates, son of Ronald and Kathleen Bates of Dedham. They will be married on Oct. 6, 2012. Danielle is a 2011 graduate of The University of Southern Maine and is a sales representative […]
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We loves sales and fairs
Two-day pie and book sale – Friday, Nov. 4, 5:30-7:30 p.m.; Saturday, Nov. 5, 9 a.m.-12 p.m., Westbrook-Warren Congregational Church, 810 Main St., Westbrook. Pies of all kinds at $10 each; books (paperback/hardcover) 25 cents-$1. 2nd annual yard sale – Saturday, Nov. 5, 8 a.m.-2 p.m., Gorham High School cafeteria, 41 Morrill Ave., Gorham. Sponsored […]
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FOOTBALL: Westbrook outlasts Falmouth to advance to Class B semifinals
FALMOUTH – It’s been quite a season for the Westbrook football team, and the wild ride continued on Friday night as the No. 5 Blue Blazes survived a late-game comeback from No. 4 Falmouth to take a 12-7 win in a Class B quarterfinal. The win puts the Blazes, who have now won four in […]
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Gorham notes – 10/26
‘Is he Dead’ on GHS stage Gorham High School Drama is presenting the comedy “Is He Dead?” adapted by David Ives based on the play by Mark Twain. The play centers on a starving young artist and his group of eclectic friends in Paris, France. Jean-Francois Millet, a young painter of genius, is in love […]
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Protecting the digital fort
WESTBROOK – During the next few weeks, students at Westbrook Regional Vocational Center will come under digital attack with little more than their wits and computer skills to protect themselves. But if they survive, they will win bragging rights and possible job offers from certain governmental agencies that identify themselves with three-letter acronyms. The students […]
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FOOTBALL: Scots sitting at No. 4
STANDISH – Now that’s more like the Bonny Eagle football team that we’re used to seeing. After an unusual season where the Scots struggled out of the gate, dropping their first three games to start the campaign, Bonny Eagle has put the hammer down, winning five straight, including a 47-7 pounding of Windham in the […]
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Westbrook ‘Tuffy’ team wins crown
WESTBROOK – It looks like it’s going to be a pretty big weekend for Westbrook football. On Friday night, the high school team will be playing in the postseason for the first time in several years, as the Blazes had a solid first season in Class B, finishing as the No. 5 seed. Then on […]
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DOWN THE ROAD A PIECE – The last picture show
Have you ever seen a real slide show? If you’re around my age, I’m sure you have. If you’re a lot younger than me, you probably haven’t. How old am I? Let’s just say I’m a lot older than I look. The topic of slide shows came up recently at a family event I attended, […]
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ESPECIALLY FOR SENIORS – Cheer up, bundle up, tighten up
Especially for Seniors: Cheer up, bundle up, tighten up Here is a roundup of some relevant information covering a variety of topics: • The big news for many seniors is an increase in Social Security for next year. Already, we’ve heard complaints about how much this will be costing the taxpayers. Sometimes I wonder if […]