Ruth Knight probably never thought of her life as inspirational, but to her 12-year-old grandson, her story of triumph and tragedy was all that and more. So, when it came time to pick a topic for a Gorham Middle School history project, Forrest Plaisted chose her. Now, his exhibit, “The Triumphs and Tragedies of Ruth […]
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Westbrook High School top 12
Westbrook High School Class of 2007 Top 12 Eben W. Perkins, son of Donald and Nancy Perkins of Westbrook. Honors: Valedictorian; National Honor Society (President-12); Rensselaer Medal; Class Director (10,11,12); Class President (9); Harvard Book Award; National French Contest (9th in State); Envirothon Regional Finalist; Phi Beta Kappa Award; Voice of Democracy (1st for local […]
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Gorham boys take SMAA championship
Saturday was a day to celebrate for the Gorham boys’ track team as they captured the title at the SMAA championship track meet. The Rams were strong all the way around, scoring 99 points and winning five individual events. Winners for the Rams were Kyle Perkins, Josh Maxwell and the 4×100 meter relay team. Maxwell […]
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Softball: Scots fall to Scarborough
Scarborough 8 Bonny Eagle 0 The Bonny Eagle softball team managed just one hit against Scarborough’s Kelsey Griffin in an 8-0 loss Tuesday. But although they did just manage the one hit, the Scots did consistently put the ball into play against one of the state’s top pitchers. “Our game plan after practice yesterday was […]
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City cleanup deemed a success
The committee for Westbrook’s litter cleanup on May 5 reports that it was a success. More than 100 people were estimated to have participated and $50 was donated to the Westbrook Food Pantry. Businesses that contributed included Full Court Press, Hannaford, Home Depot, 302 Redemption Center and Pepsi Cola along with Jobsinme.com. Churches included Prides […]
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Police arrest Gorham man
A 20-year-old Gorham man faced arraignment Wednesday following an arrest late Saturday after allegedly threatening people with a handgun. Chief Ron Shepard said Paul Rogers II was arrested at 10:16 p.m., at his home on Mosher Road on charges of reckless conduct with a dangerous weapon, terrorizing with a dangerous weapon and criminal threatening with […]
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Buxton police probe taped teen fight
Police are investigating a fight between two juveniles while about 80 others watched on May 9 on Hall Road in Buxton. Buxton Officer Kimberly Emery said last week possible charges included disorderly conduct and conspiracy. She said no one was injured in the fight that was video taped and posted on YouTube. Police have a […]
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Change is coming
One of Maine’s best advertisements is the great migration of U-Hauls coming into the state. Five of the last six years, Maine’s in-migration rate (arriving versus departing traffic) has ranked number one in the country, according to U-Haul. We are gaining money, talent and brains. We can take this boom for granted and watch it […]
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Memorial Day parades
The following towns around the Lakes Region are holding special events to commemorate Memorial Day on Monday, May 28: Windham: The Windham Memorial Day Parade starts at 9:30 a.m. on Route 202 in Windham Center. Parade participants will assemble at the town offices on School Road and proceed from the intersection of School Road along […]
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Roll-call remembrance
Westbrook’s memorial roll-call service is Sunday at 10:30 a.m. at the First Baptist Church, 733 Main St. The names of these 161 Westbrook residents who died in the past year (April 1, 2006-March 31, 2007) will be read by Mayor Bruce Chuluda and Laurent E. Senechal, vice commander at American Legion Post 62: April 2006: […]