State arbitrators have reversed the demotion of a lieutenant in the Westbrook Fire Department who was punished after two women in the department complained of a hostile work environment. The Board of Arbitration and Conciliation found that the city did not have just cause for demoting Donald Trafford to firefighter based on testimony from other […]
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No. 1 Gorham ousted by Kennebunk
In a back-and-forth battle of the Rams in Gorham on Saturday, it was the girls from Kennebunk who found themselves on top when the final horn sounded. Kennebunk scored four unanswered goals in the final four minutes of the game to knock the top-ranked Gorham girls lacrosse team from the Class A playoffs by a […]
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Firefighter's grievance granted by state
A lieutenant in the Westbrook Fire Department who was demoted after an investigation into charges of sexual harassment had his position restored by the state’s Board of Arbitration and Conciliation. Donald Trafford was among seven members of the Westbrook Fire Department who were punished for what the city deemed to be inappropriate actions and language […]
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Agreste high fives: Thornton Academy girls lacrosse coach Craig Agreste high-fives his players following Saturday’s 6-4 semifinal victory over Westbrook. Staff photo by Tom Minervino Arsenault and Williams: Thornton Academy’s Ellie Arsenault heads to the goal with the ball as Westbrook’s Samantha Williams defends during Saturday’s girls lacrosse semifinal, won by Thornton, 6-4. Staff photo […]
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Boys tennis: Sweet revenge for Eagles
For the Windham High boys tennis team, revenge is a dish that is best served … well, just served. The top-seeded and undefeated Eagles had vengeance on their minds when No. 5 Cheverus paid them a visit on Saturday in the Western Maine Class A semifinals. It was the Stags who – also as the […]
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Biker breakfast a success
Naples Custom Motorsports would like to thank everyone who participated in our first monthly free Biker Breakfast, which was held Saturday, May 30. Over 50 bikers rode in under sunny skies to enjoy pancakes, sausage and coffee before heading out to their various destinations. Their combined generosity raised another $158 (towards our summer goal of […]
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Lake Region High School announces top 10 percent
The list of students making up the top 10 percent of the class of 2009 has been announced by Lake Region High School in Naples. Graduation was held June 7 at the High School. Valedictorian Shannon Brenner, of Casco, daughter of Keith and Michelle Brenner, is the recipient of the Excellence in English Award and […]
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Bois 1, 2: Westbrook No. 3 singles player Kathryn Bois returns a shot during a June 4 Western Maine Class A quarterfinal match against Scarborough. Staff photo by Tom Minervino DiPietrantonio 1: Westbrook No. 1 singles player Kelly DiPietrantonio readies a serve during a June 4 Western Maine Class A quarterfinal match against Scarborough. Staff […]
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Crowley urges grads to follow the rules
“Survivor” winner Bob Crowley urged Gorham graduates to pay their bills and follow the rules. “Do the work and live up to responsibilities,” said Crowley, who last year became a national sensation after he won $1 million by beating out 17 other contestants in the reality TV show, “Survivor: Gabon – Earth’s Last Eden.” A […]
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Z gardiner and powers: Westbrook’s Zach Gardiner (right) and Deering’s Matt Powers look to see the call at first on an attempted double play during Friday’s SMAA league championship game in Portland. Staff photo by Tom Minervino Dvilinsky picks balzano: Westbrook first baseman Mark Dvilinsky gets the tag down to pick off Deering’s Sam Balzano […]