When the Maine Learning Technology Initiative began putting laptops into the hands of middle school students in 2002, Maine schools rose to the forefront of the effort to fuse technology and education. Now, almost a decade later, laptop computers are being surpassed by new technology, in the form of e-readers, like the Amazon Kindle, and […]
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New faces in old classic
Yearly production of ‘The Old Peabody Pew’ is Dec. 5 in Buxton BUXTON – Buxton’s holiday classic, “The Old Peabody Pew,” will have a fresh look this year, featuring some new costumes and a cast with a blend of new and returning performers. The Dorcas Society of Hollis and Buxton, a charitable and literary organization, […]
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Trustees approve $28M civic center renovation
PORTLAND – The board of trustees of the Cumberland County Civic Center unanimously voted to support a $28 million renovation plan Nov. 17. Residents will have to support the trustees’ proposal by voting on a referendum question next year. Trustees also discussed doing the project in phases, with the board having the authority to bond […]
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Westbrook man killed by falling tree
WESTBROOK – A Westbrook man died Tuesday after a tree fell and struck him in the back of the skull behind his family’s property on County Road. Police Chief Bill Baker identified the deceased as John Larson, 55, of Golder Commons. He called the man’s death a “horrible tragedy.” Police were called to Larson’s Auto […]
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Joyce replaces Serway
With school committee post filled, a seat is now open on the City Council. WESTBROOK – The Westbrook School Committee unanimously voted to appoint Ward 5 City Councilor Suzanne Joyce as Emily Serway’s replacement Tuesday night. Serway resigned from the committee a week earlier, citing personal matters she needs to attend to. Her resignation opened […]
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Police quash teen ‘fight club’
WESTBROOK – Police say teens use the social networking website Facebook to organize unsanctioned prize fighting in Westbrook. Lt. Mike Nugent said police uncovered the existence of a “fight club” after receiving a call about a fight on Cumberland Street on Monday, Nov. 8. He said police determined mixed martial arts-style fights were being arranged […]
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Civic center trustees approve $28M renovation, bash Snyder plan
PORTLAND – The Board of Trustees of the Cumberland County Civic Center unanimously voted in support of a $28 million renovation plan Wednesday morning. Residents will have to support the $28 million renovation plan by voting on a referendum question next year. The board also discussed doing the project in phases, with the board having […]
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Inside Windham – 11/12
October house Windham Historical Society has purchased the Reeves property at 458 Gray Road for a future Living History Center. Members would like to thank all the local people and businesses who donated to make this a reality. In less than a month, donors provided enough funds for the down payment and closing costs. There […]
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Quinn's Corner – Next up: Beauty bias laws
Comes an interesting suggestion from a college professor who’s not only a law professor, but also a law professor at Stanford. In her new book, “The Beauty Bias,” Deborah Rhode says that our “beauty bias is unfair,” and she ruminates on making it illegal. She asks: If we have laws against discrimination for race, or […]
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Frances Marsh: ‘One remarkable woman’
GORHAM – Growing up on a Westbrook farm, Frances (Knight) Marsh easily handled horse reins as a young girl. As a great-grandmother, she just as easily handled logging online and e-mail. At 92, Marsh – matriarch of a well-known local family, teacher, writer and friend of many – enjoyed excellent health and remained busy and […]