BEAmyRichardson.jpg Bonny Eagle senior Amy Richardson was a first team SMAA all-star and the Faith Littlefield Award winner for her terrific play this season. File photo by Carl Pepin WindKelseyBabb.jpg Windham’s Kelsey Babb was selected to the SMAA first team all-star squad. File photo by Carl Pepin
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Births at Bridgton Hospital
Antonio Kamdin Asali was born to Ashley C. MacMullen and Andrew L. Asali of Windham, Oct. 22. He weighed 8 pounds, 7 ounces. His maternal grandparent is Susan Stanley. His paternal grandparents are Andrew and Tamara Asali of Windham. His great-grandparents are the Asali and Cook families of South Portland. Brooklyn Marie Peters was born […]
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Class act
The Bonny Eagle Scots celebrate after capturing the Class A state football title with a decisive 34-14 win over Lawrence on Saturday at Fitzpatrick Stadium in Portland. For more on the Scots’ win, see page ??? Photo by Barry Hansen Class act
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Van catches fire on East Bridge Street
A white cargo-style van caught fire while driving on East Bridge Street Wednesday afternoon at 4, closing the street for about an hour between Ennis Street and Park Road. A man was driving down East Bridge street when some passing cars signaled him to pull over, according to Captain Chuck Jarrett of the Westbrook Fire […]
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Organic holiday entertaining tips
It’s the season to be green. Celebrate this holiday season with friends and family by hosting a truly memorable, eco-friendly fete. Impress guests with thoughtful holiday entertaining that promotes good cheer and good practices. From delicious, healthy holiday dishes and organic spirits, to eco-friendly cookware and natural tabletop accessories, here are a few small steps […]
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Scots back on top-take Class A football title
Bonny Eagle 34 Lawrence 14 The Bonny Eagle football team won their third Class A state championship in four years with a convincing 34-14 win over defending state champion Lawrence at Fitzpatrick Stadium Saturday. The Scots rolled to a 27-0 halftime lead and never looked back. The Bulldogs and the Scots both entered the game […]
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Are you cold yet?
On all sides, I hear the same depressing story. Oil is so expensive, gas isn’t much better and the cost of electricity is on the increase. And what about wood? People who burn wood are paying more, too, unless they’re lucky enough to own a wood lot and young enough to manage it. Staying warm […]
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High energy costs, no thanks
With oil prices as high as they’ve ever been in November, there wouldn’t seem to be a lot to be grateful for this Thanksgiving. The average price of gasoline nationwide was $3.10 per gallon – 86 cents more than it was a year ago at this time, according to the Energy Information Administration. The average […]
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A tale of two teams, one coach
In 1996, when Pete Cooper ended his 28-year career as the head football coach at Lawrence High School, he never could have imagined he’d be wearing a different school’s colors while coaching again in a game against his beloved Bulldogs. But that’s exactly what transpired at Fitzpatrick Stadium in Portland last Saturday when Bonny Eagle […]
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Fire damages Westbrook apartment building
Firefighters have extinguished a blaze at an apartment building at 8 Pleasant St. in Westbrook less than an hour after it started. Speaking at the scene, Westbrook Fire Chief Gary Littlefield said the fire appeared to have started on the outside of the building and spread inside. Littlefield said residents apparently were unharmed, but he […]