Following a career as a truck driver, Bill York is back on the road as a taxi owner. But the road is rough these days for cabbies. York, 43, owner of Gorham Taxi & Livery Inc. said the taxi business is governed by old rates while gas is soaring. “Gas is at an all-time high […]
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Bonny Eagle standalone cuts
BH hockey The Bonny Eagle honor flag was recently raised for Bonny Eagle High School ice hockey players who received Maine Class A Ice Hockey Coaches’ Association awards: Joe Call, all-academic team; Brett Dostie, all-conference honorable mention and Kayle Hamilton, all-conference team. Travis Dunn (not pictured) was also named to the all-conference team. Courtesy photo […]
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Westbrook holds off South Portland in girls lacrosse
The Westbrook girls lacrosse team jumped to a big lead then withstood a furious second-half rally to fend off South Portland’s upset bid on a chilly Monday evening at George E. Martin Memorial Field in South Portland. With the 6-5 victory, the Blue Blazes improved to 4-1 in the SMAA. The Red Riots dropped to […]
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AJ cuts
SP WEST girls lax 1: Westbrook girls lacrosse player Meliah Leighton makes a move to the goal while being defended by South Portland’s Megan Brewster during Monday’s game at South Portland High School. Westbrook withstood a furious South Portland comeback to win 6-5. Staff photo by Tom Minervino SP WEST girls lax 2: South Portland’s […]
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Around the Bases
Two former Yankee players (one also a star with the Red Sox in his early days) are in the news, and both can be viewed as tragic figures. The two are Roger Clemens and Bobby Murcer. Aristotle laid the foundation for how philosophers and writers have approached tragedy ever since. A tragic figure, the great […]
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Corrections
The April 25 article “‘Cupboard’ opens doors in Steep Falls” should have noted that the Standish Connection Food Pantry has been open in town at the rebuilt Standish Congregational Church on Oak Hill Road. The pantry is open the third Saturday of each month from 9 -10 a.m.
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Inside Raymond
Interested in joining the Fire Department? Here is your chance to come see what you can do! We are looking for dedicated people to help out in all areas. RECRUITING DAY Sunday, May 18th 1 pm- 4 pm Open House, Demos, Refreshments Come meet our family. Raymond Fire-Rescue 1443 Roosevelt Trail Raymond 655-1187
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Inside Bridgton
Farmers Market, finally As one of the most reliable indicators that spring has really sprung, the Bridgton Farmers Market is opening for the season Saturday, May 10. After a long winter of buying broccoli from California, cheese from Wisconsin and tomatoes from who knows where, it is always nice to see what our local farmers […]
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New process to decide SAD #61 budget
In a new two-part process, district residents of School Administrative District 61 will have the opportunity to alter the proposed $25.2 million 2008-09 budget Thursday, May 15, before a vote the following Tuesday. District voters will set budget amounts at a town meeting-style session held in the Lake Region High School Gymnasium at 6:30 p.m. […]
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Pink flamingo pranksters
This lawn at 47 Lamb St. sports pink flamingos, a prank Monday night by Westbrook Boys Lacrosse Team to raise money. Carmen Baldwin shows the decorations Tuesday to neighbor David Lozier, who said, “It’s different.” Baldwin said she’d pay the $25 price to the group to take the flock to another lawn. “This was so […]