As Congin School students bake on the black top during their last week of recess, they can rest assured that they’ll return in the fall to a shadier play area. The elementary school students gathered in their gymnasium last week for a ribbon-cutting ceremony for a new green space that will sprawl across the front […]
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Brian Walker volunteers at the Bike Rally by fitting and distributing free helmets to eager young riders. Photo courtesy of Katie Allen
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St. Joe's names sports information director
Saint Joseph’s College has named Corey McCarthy of Standish as sports information director. McCarthy served as the interim director during the previous academic year and has been employed as an assistant baseball coach at the college for four seasons. McCarthy, originally from Inkster, N.D., previously worked at Marshwood High School in South Berwick as a […]
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Local births
Ava Tsae Gray was born to Shuling T. and Corey L. Gray of Bridgton May 7. She weighed 7 pounds, 2 ounces. She joins Ashley, 16 months. Her maternal grandparent is Loon Wu Pand of Nantou, Taiwan. Her paternal grandparents are Arthur Mann, Bridgton and Tammy Guitard, Westbrook. Her great-grandparents are Robert and Geraldine Guitard […]
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Kate boyer: Bonny Eagle’s Kate Boyer sends a shot past Sanford defenders Genelle Goodhue (14) and Karissa Steltzer (20) during last Thursday’s game in Standish. Bonny Eagle won 14-8. Boyer scored three goals for the Scots. Staff photo by Tom Minervino Amy Richardson and coach: Bonny Eagle girls lacrosse player Amy Richardson and coach Judy […]
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New Gloucester Parks and Rec expands offerings
The New Gloucester Parks and Recreation Committee will offer four programs this summer. Two of the programs, gymnastics and cheerleading, are popular hold-overs from past years. Flag football and Soccer Skills and Drills are brand new, an indication of the Committee’s intentions to ramp up the town’s recreational offerings. Visit the town Web site, www.newgloucester.com, […]
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Windham voters to elect two councilors
The two Windham Town Council races on the June 10 ballot feature incumbents who want to build on their service and challengers who want to change the way the council conducts business. Carol Waig, who has served on the council since 2005, faces a challenge for an at-large seat from political newcomer Lane Hiltunen and […]
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Inside Raymond
Helmet Haven As an avid cyclist, I spend several hours each week pedaling my bike over the roads of Raymond and its surrounding towns. It pleases me to see other cyclists enjoying the scenic roads and their undulating terrain. I would like to remind everyone that in 1999, the State of Maine passed MRSA 2326. […]
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Westbrook logs
Log TV taken On May 23, at around 1 p.m., a resident of Sebago Lake reported the theft of a television from a truck parked on Warren Avenue. Rod robber On May 25, at around 9:30 a.m., a resident of Nasson Avenue reported the theft of 12 fishing rods taken from a boat. Played On […]
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City hosts last hearing for area transportation projects
The final public hearing regarding the list of high-priority projects for the Portland Area Comprehensive Transportation Committee will be held in Westbrook Thursday. The Portland Area Comprehensive Transportation Committee, or PACTS, has been listening to feedback from the public on the list of 10 high-priority projects for 2009 since February. The final public hearing is […]