The Westbrook Fire Department will host an alternative heating seminar for residents on Thursday, Oct. 9, to discuss safe methods of heating and weatherizing homes this winter. The free seminar will be held from 6-8 p.m. in the Public Safety Building. Roger Bonderson, of People’s Regional Opportunity Program (PROP), will give tips on how to […]
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BEMS keeping pace Bonny Eagle Middle School students and teachers are participating in a cardiovascular fitness test called The Pacer, which allows the students and teachers to challenge themselves by running until they can’t run anymore. The distance to run is 20 meters with a controlled music CD. Each “dash” is timed. The amount of […]
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Editorial
Timing is everything Rep. Gary Moore, R-Standish, ended his bid for re-election in Maine House District 102 Tuesday in a decision remarkable mostly for its poor timing. Saying dealing with the administration of Gov. Baldacci was “a hopeless endeavor,” and that “two more years of attempting to do that seemed pointless,” Moore effectively handed the […]
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Balance
Have you, or do you know someone, who turned down a chance to go out with family or friends because they were concerned about falling? Have they cut down on a favorite activity because they might fall? Many older adults experience fear of falling and restrict their activities. A Matter of Balance: Managing Concerns About […]
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Thank you (letter)
The Board Members of the Windham Land Trust would like to thank everyone who came to the 3rd Chicken Cookout at Friends Church last Saturday. We were told by many that the food was delicious and the dining was relaxed and enjoyable. We are very glad to hear that. Also, a big “thank you” to […]
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Bridgton Hospital births
Jacob Paul Kuvaja was born to Maya (Amrich) and Jason P. Kuvaja of Bridgton Aug. 20. He weighed 7 pounds, 9 ounces. He joins Alexander, 3. His maternal grandparents are Mary Ann Amrich and Charly Leavitt of Raymond. His paternal grandparents are Wayne and Andrea Kuvaja of Bridgton. His great-grandparents are Mike and Trudy Amrich […]
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Windham's six goals down Massabesic
Goals have been tough to come by this season for the Windham field hockey team. The Eagles had only five through their first five games. So, for them, Saturday’s game against Massabesic proved a welcome departure from that trend. Windham (2-4) scored twice in the first half and four more times in the second half […]
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Politics and Other Mistakes
The state of Maine doesn’t give away money. Well, except for the Department of Health and Human Services, the Department of Economic Development, the Department of Transportation and the state treasurer. But if you want cash from the rest of state government, there are strict requirements to be met. Like, for example, at the Maine […]
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Alicia Flaherty: Massabesic’s Alicia Flaherty controls the ball during Saturday’s field hockey game at Windham. Staff photo by Tom Minervino Carly Grondin: Windham’s Carly Grondin works to control the ball during Saturday’s home game against Massabesic. Staff photo by Tom Minervino Leighton-Thurlow: Windham’s Tonya Thurlow and Massabesic’s Cassie Leighton battle for possession during Saturday’s field […]
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Blazes down Lions
Westbrook 6 McAuley 0 Westbrook’s Ashley Clifford mustn’t have gotten the message that it was McAuley’s homecoming on Saturday. The Blazes senior did her best to spoil the Lions’ party, knocking home three first half goals and adding an assist to lead Westbrook to a 6-0 win. The win was the second shutout in a […]