New global positioning and tracking technology found local support last week as a Windham-based company earned a grant to create a lab that will eventually be turned over to the University of Maine system. CrossRate Technology LLC received more than $794,000 from the Maine Technology Asset Fund as part of $30 million recently awarded to […]
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We Love to Eat
Harvest supper – Friday, Aug. 22, 5:30-6:30 p.m., Bradley Memorial United Methodist Church, McNeil Road, Fryeburg Harbor. Freshly cooked corned beef, all the vegetables, pies, coffee or cold drinks. Tickets go on sale at 5 p.m. $7, $3. Take-out available. Follow signs from Route 5 between Fryeburg and Lovell. Proceeds will help heat church this […]
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Skybox fate in state's hands
Despite the Westbrook Municipal Officers’ decision to deny a liquor license to reopen the Skybox Bar and Grill, the fate of the Brown Street bar is now in the hands of the state. Brown Street resident Allen Moore has appealed to the state’s Liquor Licensing and Compliance Division in the Department of Public Safety, according […]
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Watch it, Mack – Unsavory types
I’ve seen them and, I admit it, they scare me. And tick me off. Those ads….Why the heck is Tom Allen supporting legislation that would allow Mafia thugs to pull me out of a cozy voting booth, rip the ballot out of my hand and ask me why I voted for Obama and not McCain? […]
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45 years ago
The Westbrook American reported on Aug. 21, 1963, that Janice Norberg of Gorham was hostess for a bridal shower honoring Judith Jones of Quaker Hill, Conn. The event was held at the home of Norberg’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Clayton Norberg of Day Road. Jane Norberg of Westbrook assisted the hostess. Mildred Gorham of Salmon […]
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Not pretty, but Westbrook moves on at Babe Ruth World Series
Despite a bad loss in the final game of pool play, Westbrook advanced to the championship bracket of the Babe Ruth 13-15 World Series in Van Buren, Ark. Westbrook, the New England regional champion, lost to Josephine Co. (Ore.) 10-0 on Tuesday in six innings in a game shortened by the 10-run rule to finish […]
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Costs continue to mount in Dirigo fight
The costs of the Legislature’s decision to pay for the state’s subsidized insurance program by passing a new beverage tax without public input are continuing to rise, as supporters and opponents prepare for a fight over a referendum to repeal the tax this fall. On Monday, the Maine Secretary of State’s Office certified more than […]
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gor girls soccer cuts
Gor girls soc snrs: Seniors on the Gorham girls soccer team (from left) Rachele Burns, Ashley Martin, Molly Folan, Nicole Belhumeur, Taylor Sullivan, Caitlin Caldwell and Aimee St. Germain will look to lead the Rams to a fourth straight Class A state title this fall. Gorham takes a 53-game unbeaten streak into the season. Their […]
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Looking back
Aug. 24, 1983 Westbrook policemen are seeking retirement after 20 years, instead of 23, according to unofficial word from contract negotiations. By agreement of the city and police, the negotiations are being held behind closed doors. If the Westbrook police were to win a straight 20-year retirement, it would be the lowest among the three […]
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Buxton taps former Dayton Fire Chief Mullen to lead town's fire department
New Buxton fire chief Bruce E. Mullen began his tenure Monday ending a three-month search to fill the position. The veteran with more than 30 years of experience as a firefighter comes from Dayton, where he spent nearly 20 years as the fire chief for Goodwin Mills, which covers Dayton and Lyman. “This department impresses […]