After weeks of speculation on impact of the faltering economy on the town, the Windham councilors this week received a grim update on the measures necessary to create a balanced budget, some of which may include layoffs and the loss of services. “It is the worst of both worlds,” Town Manager Tony Plante said Tuesday. […]
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Pulse aids toy fund with dance for dollars
The Pulse Dance Company from Studio for the Living Arts DanceCenter in Gray held a benefit performance Jan. 16 for the Bruce Roberts Toy Fund, a non profit organization that has been providing Christmas toys for area children in need since 1949. Guest dancers from Center Stage Performing Arts Dance Studio in Raymond joined Pulse […]
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Earth Speaks – Dancing through the years
You’ve heard it said, “Life is a dance.” Now, I have danced for many years, and I’d like you to hear my story of my dance with a partner named “oil.” I’m curious to know if your story is in any way similar to mine. However, if you are not from Texas, as I am, […]
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Pledge returns to Gorham High
Students at Gorham High School are saying the Pledge of Allegiance regularly again after an absence from the school day of more than 20 years. The Gorham School Committee voted last week to begin saying the Pledge over the intercom each morning. The School Council, a representative body of teachers and students, had voted to […]
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Westbrook Then & Now
166/166a The Warren Congregation Church in Cumberland Mills was officially dedicated on July 8, 1869. Samuel Dennis Warren, owner of the S.D. Warren mill, contributed generously to help build this church. In 1880, Warren again came forward and built a parsonage adjacent to the church. The Rev. Edward S. Tead (1877-1884) was the first minister […]
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Inauguration watch
On his way to file for unemployment on a computer at Walker Memorial Library, Paul Utterstrom stopped to watch the inauguration of President Barack Obama with a group of people gathered on the second floor. He couldn’t help but think a new administration might mean there was a better chance he’d have a job by […]
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Business owner pleads not guilty to drug charges
A Westbrook business owner indicted this month on drug charges pleaded not guilty Friday. Abbas Al-Hamdany, owner of the Friendly Discount store on Main Street, was indicted by a Cumberland County grand jury for aggravated trafficking in crack. Ten years ago, he served 18 months in federal prison for trafficking cocaine. Because of his prior […]
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SMAA Basketball Power Rankings
The Monday holiday provided an extra day of games to include in this week’s rankings. The featured matchup on Martin Luther King Jr. Day was an afternoon boys showdown between undefeated Cheverus and one-loss Westbrook. A lopsided affair reaffirmed the Stags’ status as the top dog. The rest of the boys rankings got a bit […]
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Heal points
Heal Points For games played through Jan. 17 Boys basketball Class A West South Portland 11 1 Westbrook 11 1 Thornton Academy 10 2 Cheverus 11 0 Portland 10 2 Deering 8 4 Windham 6 6 Scarborough 6 6 Gorham 4 8 Biddeford 5 6 Bonny Eagle 4 7 Massabesic 4 7 Kennebunk 2 10 […]
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Inside Windham
White night The Rebekahs will meet Wednesday, Jan. 21 at 7:30 p.m. in the Odd Fellows Hall. This will be obligation and roll call night . All members will wear white gowns. Brenda Collett is in charge of refreshments. Library Reminder Works by Windham resident Elizabeth Wisecup are currently on display at the Windham Public […]