Friends book sale nears The Friends of Baxter Memorial Library will hold its spring book sale Friday, April 11, from 9 a.m.-7 p.m., and Saturday, April 12, from 9 a.m-1 p.m., at the Gorham Municipal Center Activities Room next door to the library. A special “members only” evening will be held for Friends Group members […]
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Westbrook logs
Arrests March 21 Johnny Price, 44, Shire Lane, Arundel, on Bridge Street on a charge of operating under the influence. Jolene Ireland, 33, Casco Road, Naples, on Bridgton Road on charges of attaching false plates and operating after suspension. Paul Grandmaison, 29, Prospect Street, on Prospect Street on a warrant charge. Michael Napolitano, 51, Deer […]
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Principal John Drisko's letter
I write with disquieting news. This morning (March 25) I addressed the entire school about a situation that has taken place at Gorham High School. Over the past two or three weeks there have been four swastikas drawn on bathroom walls and even on the door of a teacher’s classroom. As we know, the swastika […]
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City, Idexx, Pike seek compromise on expansion
Negotiations among Idexx Labratories, Pike Industries and the city of Westbrook are continuing this week, as the City Council tries to find a way for both companies to expand. “We want both of them. We need both of them,” said Council President Brendan Rielly about the two companies that are both trying to expand their […]
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We love to eat
Bean supper – Saturday, April 5, 4:30-6 p.m., Hollis Lions Club, Palmer Hall, intersection of 202 and 35, Hollis. Two kinds of beans, red hot dogs, chop suey, cole slaw and desserts. $6. 13th annual bean blast – Saturday, April 5, 4:30-6 p.m., First Congregational Church of Scarborough, 167 Black Point Road, Scarborough. Beans, hot […]
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Nomination papers at town office Nomination papers are now available for the town’s annual election of municipal officials, June 10. The current seats of selectmen Jean Harmon, chairwoman, and Bob Libby will be open. According to Town Clerk John Myers, the available, elected posts are: Two selectmen, assessors and overseers of the poor for three […]
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Inside Standish
Breakfast with Bill Edna Libby Elementary School celebrated National Breakfast Week recently with a special bag breakfast, a Breakfast Bunch membership card, and a visit from Sen. Bill Diamond, D-Cumberland. Diamond was there to speak to and educate the young pupils about the importance of eating a healthy breakfast. Studies by the American Academy of […]
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Inside Bridgton
Congratulations Mahlon Bridgton’s most committed recycler Mahlon Johnson was honored for his efforts last week by the Maine recycling business ecomaine. The eco-Excellence Award is bestowed annually, and Johnson is this year’s Bridgton winner. Nominated by the Bridgton Board of Selectmen and Town Manager Mitchell A. Berkowitz, Johnson was called “passionate in his beliefs about […]
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“It’s a real gem of potential park land,” Peter Eliot says as he surveys the Indian Cellar site along the Saco River. Eliot is a member of the Indian Cellar Property Preservation Committee, which is working to save the historic property from development. Staff photo by Harmony Motter page 1 AJ photo and cutline
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Westbrook man caught with crack
Police arrested a Westbrook man Friday on a charge of possession of crack cocaine. Michael Napolitano, 51, Deer Hill Road, was arrested by Westbrook Police in cooperation with the Maine Drug Enforcement Agency. Police executed a search warrant Friday afternoon after an investigation revealed a high level of activity at the home by people suspected […]