Sailing is not often thought of a sport for the masses. It has developed a reputation, and deservedly so, as an activity for the yacht clubbers in their designer nautical duds. SailMaine, a Portland-based non-profit organization, is looking to cast those stereotypes aside and provide the chance to sail to all ages and socioeconomic backgrounds. […]
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Buxton corporal who quit returns to work
A Buxton police corporal who had been sharing interim chief duties with another officer returned to work this week after resigning last month, saying at the time her opportunities to succeed had been restricted and the department had been “irrevocably” damaged. The news that Cpl. Kim Emery would be returning after she had submitted a […]
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Peter on peace mission Rev. Mutima Peter of Westbrook will lead a group leaving the United States Sunday, Aug. 24, on a 19-day peace mission to violence-torn Central Africa. “There is always violence and death threat,” Peter responded Friday by e-mail. “We will be visiting Rwanda, Burundi and Democratic Republic of Congo. Please keep us […]
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sailing cuts
Sarah: SailMaine junior program director Sarah Helming oversees a 420 team race series event, which occur on Monday nights in Portland throughout the summer. While a student at Boston College, Helming sailed competitively with current Olympian Carrie Howe. Staff photo by Harmony Motter Can use this cut for any of the Sailing photos: Sailors compete […]
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The Good Word – Speaking globally
Where is the global warming taking place? Not around Windham, that’s for sure. It’s been downright dismal lately and some days seem like a cold October, rather than the “dog days” of August. While the Olympic games continue, tiny and large countries are battling anew. It’s difficult to bask in the atmosphere of the Olympics […]
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Here's Something – It should be 'Classified' information
You may remember the hubbub surrounding Maine’s career centers and the possibility of a couple of them shutting down about a year ago. Many people thought it was a bad idea to close job centers at a time when the economy was beginning to show signs of faltering. I too thought Maine’s job centers were […]
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Local births
The following births occured recently at Bridgton Hospital: Kyle Jordan Chretien was born to Monica G. (Thorn) and Jason R. Chretien of Naples July 5. He weighed 7 pounds, 12 ounces. He joins Dylan Jason. His maternal grandparents are Edwin and Norma Thorn of Bridgton. His paternal grandparents are Ronald and Rachel Chretien of Lyman. […]
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Back to school – Sawyer returns to desk after heart surgery
The Westbrook superintendent of schools is back to work part time, just six weeks after heart surgery. Stan Sawyer, 62, went through a three-hour surgery on June 24 at Maine Medical Center to have a valve replaced in his heart. He started working part time last week and said he’ll gradually increase his hours. His […]
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Westbrook Babe Ruth team heads to Arkansas
The New England regional champion players from Westbrook don’t know a lot about Van Buren, Ark., host site of the Babe Ruth Baseball 13-15 World Series. They know it’s hot, so they’ll wear new, lighter jerseys. They also know they’ve got something to prove. “We’re looking to take care of some business this time,” said […]
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Brennan wins first ever Tri for a Cure
Over 500 women gathered on the scenic campus of Southern Maine Community College Saturday afternoon for the first-ever Maine Tri for a Cure women’s triathlon to benefit the Maine Cancer Foundation. Portland’s Erin Brennan won the event with a time of 1:04.02. Falmouth’s Alison Vanzandbergen was second followed by Anne Wilkinson, also of Falmouth, and […]