The following births occurred recently at Maine Medical Center Windham Alexis Marie Cole was born Feb. 7, 2008 to Deanna Peterson and Jacob Cole of Windham. Grandparents are Patricia and David Peterson of Casco and Rebecca and Daniel Cole of Windham. Great Grandparents are James and Cathrine Chase of Portland and Beverly Towle of Standish. […]
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Learn about preschools at Naples Public Library
The Naples Public Library will be hosting its first annual Preschool Fair Saturday, March 15 from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m., in the Gathering Room of the library. This event will provide an opportunity for parents of preschool-aged children to meet area preschool staffs, learn about various school philosophies and approaches to learning and education, […]
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Births at Bridgton Hospital
Wyatt Joseph Spiller was born to Amanda R. Paille and Nathan N. Spiller of Casco, Feb. 20. He weighed 8 pounds, 4 ounces. He joins Keaton Spiller, 2. His maternal grandparents are Joseph and Dorothy Paille of Casco. His paternal grandparents are Brian and Sue Spiller of Mechanic Falls. Madison Elizabeth Shepard was born to: […]
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Gorham Marketplace March 15
The Gorham Business & Civic Exchange’s 11th Annual Marketplace 2008! is Saturday, March 15. “We have over 80 vendors so far,” Trish Moulton, chairperson said. “Vendors registrations will be accepted through March 10th. ” This event is free to the public. Marketplace 2008! show cases quality products and services available in the Gorham area. Every […]
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Especially for seniors: The latest scam
In these dark, gloomy, snowy winter days, the telephone is often a lifesaver, or at least a sanity saver. Anticipating a call from a friend or family member can be a big disappointment, however. For the past several weeks, the phone beside my computer rings nearly daily, around 8 a.m., and a chirpy voice (or […]
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Woman taken to hospital after crash
A woman was transported to the hospital after a car crash at around 1 p.m. Thursday at the intersection of Larrabee Road and Main Street in Westbrook. A green Cadillac Northstar ran a red light traveling southbound on Larrabee Road and collided with a white Pontiac Grand Prix traveling eastbound on Main Street. The driver […]
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Bulletin Board
March 1 – Mayor’s office hours, 9 a.m.-noon March 3 – City Council, 7 p.m. March 4 – Planning Board, 7 p.m. March 5 – Zoning Board, 7 p.m. March 6 – Westbrook Women’s Club Art Show, Westbrook Regional Vocational Center March 8 – Sixth grade Honors Band/Chorus Festival, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., South Portland High […]
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Prep school lures principal from Gorham High
After a decade as principal at Gorham High School, John Drisko is leaving at the end of the school year for a new challenge as administrator and teacher at a private prep school. Drisko will begin his new duty as head of the Upper School, Grades 9-12, at North Yarmouth Academy on July 1. “It’s […]
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Break in the ground
(Watermain break 1) CUTLINE ONLY A Portland Water District crew repairs a broken 12-inch water main early Sunday in Westbrook, closing the section of East Bridge Street between Route 302 and Carlson Street. The leak, which left several homes in the area without water, was discovered about 1 a.m. by Westbrook police. Eastbound traffic on […]
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Buxton homes to get organic gardens
Local farm builds organic food garden for seniors Buxton, ME, Feb. 29, 2008- Elwell housing development in Buxton will be the recipient of 6 raised garden beds this spring intended for growing organic vegetables, herbs and flowers. The garden project is part of a larger program called the Saco Valley Food Connections, a program of […]