Bonny Eagle 6 Massabesic 4 On Saturday, the Bonny Eagle Scots had to survive a late comeback attempt by Massabesic to escape with a 6-4 win. Massabesic scored three runs in the top of the seventh, but Bonny Eagle held on to earn their eighth win of the year. Tim Grovo delivered the big hit […]
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Westbrook couple arrested on crack charges
A husband and wife were arrested by Westbrook police and the Maine Drug Enforcement Agency Wednesday night for possession and trafficking of crack cocaine. Jay Girard, 46, and Diane Girard, 45, were arrested at their home on Declaration Drive at 11 p.m. Wednesday on charges of possession of crack cocaine, scales, packing materials and drug […]
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Sanford tops Windham
Sanford 3 Windham 1 Sanford’s baseball team scored three runs with two outs in the fifth inning Tuesday to defeat Windham, 3-1. Aaron Gauthier delivered the big blow for the Redskins with a two-run double. Sanford pitcher Alex MacKay struck out 10 batters while allowing just three hits. Windham’s Arthur Winship allowed seven hits and […]
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Seats filled, issues addressed in Casco, Naples, Sebago
Casco residents prefer repairing the community center or moving town offices into the Casco Memorial School, while Naples residents would ride a bus to Portland. Those are some of the outcomes of Tuesday’s non-binding referendums in School Administrative District 61 towns, whose residents voted not only on the school budget, but also for town officials […]
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Democrats field six for 1st District seat
Six Democrats are seeking to represent their party in the contest for the 1st Congressional District seat being vacated by Tom Allen. Here are profiles of the candidates, who will be on the June 10 ballot: Michael Brennan – End war first A licensed clinical social worker who works on child and family issues at […]
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Especially for Seniors – Planning ahead with curly bulbs
I’m sure all of you, or most of you, know about those curly looking little light bulbs, which were publicized as a way to save energy. Well, I am the original skeptic and wouldn’t buy any until one day, they were on a fabulous sale at $2 each – still an awful lot for a […]
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Scots roll past Riots
Bonny Eagle 16 South Portland 5 Tight defense and an offensive explosion led the Bonny Eagle girls’ lacrosse team to a 16-5 win over South Portland Saturday. Kate Boyer paced the Scots with four goals. Becky King and Amy Richardson each added three goals. Annie King and Erin Stilphen each had a pair of goals […]
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Heal Point standings
For games played through May 17 Baseball Western Class A Deering 11 0 Thornton 10 1 Biddeford 8 3 Marshwood 6 5 Westbrook 7 4 Bonny Eagle 6 5 Portland 6 5 Gorham 6 5 Scarborough 5 6 South Portland 5 6 Cheverus 4 7 Noble 3 8 Sanford 4 7 Windham 3 8 Massabesic […]
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Westbrook notes
Be in the parade There’s still time to register to march in the Westbrook Together Days parade. This year, Together Days is being held on Friday, June 6, and Saturday, June 7. The parade is on Saturday, June 7. To register to be in the parade, contact Lisa Glidden at 839-7061. Senior trip Westbrook Senior […]
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Looking back
May 25, 1983 About 80 people picketed a Gorham Town Council meeting Monday evening to protest the council’s proposed cut of $100,000 from the school budget, but the majority of the council remained unmoved in its resolve to make the cut. In unofficial voting, the council also has agreed to take $34,250 from the municipal […]