Several people have taken out nomination papers for a variety of Buxton elected posts but no one had filed by 4 p.m. Tuesday. Election of town officials will be by secret ballot on Tuesday, June 9. The annual town meeting will be on Saturday, June 13. Papers are available for the selectman’s term of Clifford […]
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Hospital looks to become 'Baby Friendly'
Bridgton Hospital has received its Certificate of Intent to become designated as a “Baby Friendly Hospital”, said Crystal Drew, RN, Clinical Coordinator of the Special Delivery Family Birthing Center at Bridgton Hospital. To accomplish this designation, the hospital has to initiate the Ten Steps to Successful Breastfeeding, which ensure that hospital routines, procedures and policies […]
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Jury verdict faults Gorham officer
A jury in U.S. District Court in Portland late Wednesday found in favor of a Gorham man who claimed Gorham police officer Michael Coffin had used excessive force while arresting him in 2006. The jury found that officers Dean Hannon, Benjamin Moreland and Sgt. Mike Nault did not intentionally use excessive force against Johnson. The […]
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Dealing with stress
The public is invited to a free stress management workshop Wednesday, April 8, at 6:15 p.m., at the office of Creating Wellness at Innate Chiropractic, 210 Western Ave., South Portland. Dr. Christine E. Maguire will talk about managing stress and preventing illness. Seating is limited. Call 775-7468 to reserve your space or for more information.
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The Public Services Department has begun its annual spring street sweeping operations. Once the weather breaks and the opportunity presents itself, sweeping units are brought out of storage, dusted off, thoroughly checked over, and put into service. Residents may have already seen the sweepers out earlier this month. The department likes to get a jump […]
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The Westbrook assessor wants residents to be sure they have applied for any tax relief programs they may qualify for. Many of the exemptions have a deadline of April 1, so please review your tax bill or call the Assessor’s Office to see if you are eligible for any of these programs that may help […]
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Westbrook High School presents winter athletic awards
Westbrook High School recently announced the winners of the school’s winter athletic awards. Boys Basketball MVP Dominic Borelli Blazes Award Christian Hamilton Coaches’ Award Edwin Grant Best Defensive Player Christian Hamilton Top Rebounder Dominic Borelli Most Points Scored Nicholas Jobin Most Improved Jose Nouchanthavong Rookie Award Sean Murphy SMAA All-Conference Nicholas Jobin SMAA All-Conference Dominic […]
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Local athletes on Lobster Bowl roster
The 20th annual Maine Shrine Lobster Bowl Classic is scheduled for Saturday, July 25 at 4 p.m. at Waterhouse Field in Biddeford. The football game between East and West squads gives Maine’s top high school seniors one last chance to strap on the helmet and pads before heading off to college. All proceeds from the […]
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We love to eat
Baked haddock dinner – Friday, March 27, 5-6:30 p.m., St. Anne’s Catholic Church, 299 Main St., Gorham. Haddock, baked potatoes, peas, coffee and dessert. Lent meal (choice of haddock dinner or pizza). $7, $3. Baked haddock supper – Friday, March 27, 4-7 p.m., St. Andre Church Hall, Biddeford. Haddock, mashed potatoes, rice pilaf, cole slaw, […]
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Thomas B. Reed Unit of the National Association of Parliamentarians will meet at 10 a.m. April 2. This group studies Robert’s Rules of Order and determines meeting procedures. It is useful for any group member, leader, club president, or officer. Westbrook resident Elizabeth Sawtelle will be doing an author presentation on her new book, “Journey […]