WESTBROOK – The improvements to William Clarke Drive, which are expected to be finished over the next few weeks, are geared toward drivers and pedestrians, who both have to use the busy roadway. But a series of four signs on the road are designed to accommodate yet another frequent class of road users – bicyclists. […]
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Buxton notes – 9/14
Remembering Kate Wiggin Carla Turner, president of the Dorcas Society of Hollis and Buxton, reports that its founder, Kate Douglas Wiggin, was born Sept. 28, 1856. Turner said the society is planning a birthday celebration in early October remembering Wiggin, who died in 1923. Wiggin was a noted children’s author and educator. Wiggin and her […]
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Election question: What if Rossignol wins in Westbrook?
WESTBROOK – Westbrook’s former finance director, who has been banned from City Hall, has won the nomination from Sunday’s Republican caucus to run for city clerk – though no one knows yet how she would do her job if she were to win. “I guess I’ll find me an office at the public safety building,” […]
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Westbrook notes – 9/14
Seals signup The Westbrook Seals Swim Club has announced the start of its 2011-2012 swim year. Registration begins this week at the Westbrook Community Center’s Davan Pool. The club is open to swimmers from ages 5 to 19 with various workout options available based on level of experience. For more information, visit www.sealsswimming.org, or contact […]
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Paving of William Clarke Drive/Route 25 in Westbrook to begin
WESTBROOK – Road crews are expected to begin paving William Clarke Drive this week, as soon as the rain stops. “As soon as the weather breaks, I’m sure they’ll be out there paving,” said City Engineer Eric Dudley. The road will not be closed, Dudley said, but lanes will be shut down while the work […]
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Inside Raymond – 9/2
I am stunned at how fast school vacation and the official visitors’ season went this year. This summer was especially fun for me and I am sad to see it end. While this week’s column includes plenty of news on the upcoming school year and events, I hope you will enjoy more summertime fun as […]
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Gorham notes – 8/31
Absentee ballot applications available Are you going away to school or going away for the winter before Election Day on Tuesday, Nov. 8, or just like to vote from the comfort of your home? Absentee ballot applications are now available in the Town Clerk’s office. Or they can be completed online at www.maine.gov/cgi-bin/online/AbsenteeBallot/index.pl. Absentee ballots […]
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Sherburne likely to leave RSU 57 for Bonny Eagle district
WATERBORO – Frank Sherburne, who has served in the Regional School Unit 57 school system for the last decade, is the leading candidate for the superintendent’s post at the nearby Bonny Eagle school district. According to School Administrative District 6 board Chairman Lila Wilkins of Hollis, Sherburne has met with each member of the board […]
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WHS to open as hurricane shelter
The City of Westbrook will be opening Westbrook High School to function as a shelter this weekend, available for anyoe who needs it during the arrival of Hurricane Irene. The storm is expected to hit western Maine starting late Saturday night. Westbrook Public Safety Director Michael Pardue said Friday that the city will open the […]
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Gorham notes – 8/24
Council, school seats available Nomination papers for five, three-year elected terms are available in the town clerk’s office. Terms of Town Councilors Noah Miner and Michael Phinney are expiring this year, along with those of School Committee members Dennis Libby, Katherine Garrard and Polly Shields. Libby is the chairman of the School Committee. The municipal […]