An open letter to the Gorham Town Council: I write to you concerning the recent controversy regarding the payment for annual maintenance of the town clock located in our building. I write as the senior minister of First Parish Congregational Church, but as always, I can only speak for myself and not for the entire […]
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Biddeford flap won't stall Casella's Westbrook plans
WESTBROOK – Casella Waste Systems will move forward with its plan to build a $15 million facility in Westbrook for processing the trash that currently goes to Maine Energy Recovery Co., despite losing the support of Biddeford Mayor Joanne Twomey. The construction of a trash-processing plant in Westbrook was part of a package of initiatives […]
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Plagued by burglaries, Gorham fights back
Burglaries in Gorham rose a whopping 48 percent last year, and residents are scrambling to organize crime watches. “A neighborhood watch – the only investment is your time,” Gorham’s Officer Ted Hatch told a gathering of 60 people last week at a neighborhood meeting at Cressey Road United Methodist Church. Police at the meeting said […]
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Finding common ground: Pike, neighbors will seek compromise
Pike Industries will get one more chance to convince neighboring businesses and residents they can coexist with a quarry. During the next three months, Pike will work with its neighbors on a compromise regarding its level of activity at its Spring Street quarry – its last opportunity to dodge a rezoning effort that could put […]
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New store owner gets fresh start in Westbrook
The former owner of Friendly Discount opens new convenience store, puts past behind her. Maryanne Alhamdany said she’s never sought the spotlight, but during the past year, the former owner of Friendly Discount has had a hard time avoiding it. Alhamdany’s private life was flung into the public eye when police officers barged into her […]
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Girls basketball: Blazes ground Hawks
It’s been a tough season for the Westbrook girls basketball team, but on Tuesday night as they celebrated senior night, the Blazes girls got a huge win as they dominated Marshwood for four quarters and pulled out a 50-38 victory. The win improved the Blazes’ record to 3-11 and bumped them up two places in […]
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Q&A – Maine Street Grill to open in Standish
Taking advantage of a major crossroads location, the employer’s job market and years of experience in the restaurant business, everything seems to be coming together for Standish resident Dan Roberts. Roberts, 45, of Angelwood Road, has been working non-stop since October renovating the historic Thomson House at Standish Corner, where routes 25 and 35 intersect, […]
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Westbrook Little League holding registration for 2010
Sure, the local baseball fields are still covered with snow, but the Westbrook Little League is opening registration for the 2010 season next month. Registration for all divisions, T-ball, Instructional, and Minor and Major Leagues, will be held at the Westbrook Little League complex starting on Feb. 5. The dates and times for registration are […]
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Buck's Naked BBQ plans Windham restaurant
Having made its name in Freeport, Buck’s Naked BBQ is planning an expansion to the Lakes Region. In August, Buck’s owners Wendyll and Alex Caisse purchased the Maine Bean Bakehouse & Deli building from Tom and Pam Saunders. Plans are to start renovating, or “funkify,” the building after Maine Bean exits Friday, Jan. 15. “We […]
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WESTBROOK – Middle school move-in OK’d for Jan. 20
It’s official now – classes will begin at Westbrook Middle School on Wednesday, Jan. 20. Teachers will prepare their classrooms on Tuesday, Jan. 19, which will be a no-school day for middle-school students. The building’s steering committee Thursday accepted the middle school as substantially complete, meaning the school department has taken ownership of the facility […]