In looking for someone to head up its athletic department, Bonny Eagle High School turned to within the district to hire a familiar face. On Aug. 1, former Bonny Eagle Middle School Athletic Director Michael LeGage moved up to become the new AD at Bonny Eagle High. LeGage takes over for recently departed Athletic Director […]
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Youth programs planned Chris Barstow, director of Buxton Recreation Department, has announced a fall foliage trip and a slate of fall programs for youths. A three-day bus trip to Quebec City to view the foliage will leave Buxton town hall at 7 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 6, and return at 7 p.m. on Monday, Oct. […]
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Local students: Scholarship sparked their success
Casco’s Alaina Clark, 2004 Mitchell Scholar The Mitchell Institute “made college so much easier for me,” said Alaina Clark, 21, of Casco. She was named a Mitchell Scholar when she graduated from Lake Region High School in 2004. She is starting her senior year at Colby College in the fall and is majoring in environmental […]
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Area residents named to Dean
The following students from the Lakes Region were named to the Dean’s List for the spring semester at St. Joseph’s College in Standish. The Dean’s List includes students with a 3.5 to 4.0 grade point average: Casco: Risa Card, Adam Richardson Naples: Nathaniel Bacon Raymond: Nicole DeCesere, Alexandra Kanakis, Jamie Murphy, Andrew Young and Emily […]
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Two running legends, 1980 Boston Marathon champion Jacqueline Gareau (left) and 1984 Olympic gold medalist and Beach to Beacon race founder Joan Benoit Samuelson smile after crossing the finish line of Saturday’s Beach to Beacon 10K. Photo by Barry Hansen
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Gsocc Senior Stars005.jpg During the regular season, Gorham’s Ashley Michaud made a specialty of corner kicks. She got the opportunity to do a few more in Tuesday night’s senior all-star game at Westbrook HS, benefiting Special Olympics. Staff photo by Rich Obrey Gsocc Senior Stars195.jpg Another Gorham alumna, Caitlyn Butterfield, demonstrated her specialty as well: […]
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Classic opera from the past What a pleasure it was to hear Gioacchino Rossini’s famous opera, “The Barber of Seville,” in Portland’s Merrill Auditorium. The production, by PORTopera was given July 25 and 27 at 7:30 p.m., and July 29, at 7 p.m. An afternoon performance, which I attended, is so much easier for my […]
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Prepare yourself and your child for back-to-school stress
Going back to school can cause many emotions including anticipation, happiness, apprehension and exhaustion. But it’s not just children who feel the stress and excitement of a new school year, parents do as well. With a little planning, the transition can go smoothly for the entire family. Many schools allow you to visit the classroom […]
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Bsocc Senior Stars3716.JPG Cape Elizabeth’s Patrick Murphy is introduced before Tuesday night’s senior all-star game at Westbrook HS, benefiting Special Olympics. Bsocc Senior Stars3720.JPG Todd Shigo of Lake Region is introduced before Tuesday night’s senior all-star game at Westbrook HS, benefiting Special Olympics. Bsocc Senior Stars3721.JPG Anthony Forni of Sanford is introduced before Tuesday night’s […]
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Gorham 45 years ago
The Westbrook American reported on Aug. 8, 1962, that Henry and Violet Wiggin of Robie Street were landscaping the Dr. Robert Love home, which replaced one destroyed by fire in January.