December in Maine conjures a number of images: Strings of blinking lights, red ribbons on evergreen wreaths and plastic iconic figures on lawns, all under a coating of white, frosty snow. While no human agency on earth has been able to bring the Lakes Region area its traditional dusting of snowflakes this year, some members […]
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SACC's fate still undecided
After a buildup dramatic enough to rival an episode of ABC’s serial drama, “Lost,” the workers from the School Age Child Care went before the Windham School Board last week to learn if the day-care program will be around next year. And, just like the TV show, it ended in a cliffhanger. After two hours […]
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'So wonderful'
There were smiles aplenty last Saturday as the Westbrook firefighters, accompanied by Santa Claus and two of his elves, made surprise visits to 40 families as part of the department’s annual Toys for Kids campaign. Chief Gary Littlefield and Capt. Rick Dorr, as well as Westbrook Mayor Bruce Chuluda, gathered with other volunteers at Westbrook […]
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Boys Hockey: Gorham tops Westbrook
Boys Hockey Westbrook 3 Gorham 4 Gorham overcame an early one-goal deficit and held off a late charge by Westbrook for a 4-3 win at the USM Ice Arena on Monday. The Blue Blazes had power play advantages of 5-on-4, 5-on-3 and 4-on-3 for almost the entirety of the game’s final seven minutes, but were […]
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Correction
Due to incorrect information supplied to the newspaper, Cumberland County Superior Court logs from 2004 were published in error over the previous two weeks.
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Family of missing Buxton girl launches Web site to aid in search
The parents of Coreen Wiese, the Buxton girl missing since last month, have launched a Web site as a part of a public plea to locate their daughter. “Please help us find Coreen and bring her home safely,” Wesley and Cindy Wiese said in a message. “We all love Coreen very much and are missing […]
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Girls Basketball: Gorham one short against Deering
Girls Basketball Gorham 53 Deering 54 Gorham came up one point short, 54-53, in a back-and-forth slugfest at Deering Tuesday night. Ashley Michaud made the first of two pressure free throws with no time on the clock, but had the second rattle out to end the game. The mere fact that Michaud got to the […]
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New police officers graduate
Maine’s 59 newest police officers graduate Friday from the Maine Criminal Justice Academy. The 10 a.m. ceremonies will take place at Thomas College at 180 West River Road in Waterville. The graduates will hear from Maine Attorney General Steven Rowe and Second District Congressman Michael Michaud. The graduates have completed 18 weeks of study and […]
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Bonny Eagle skaters win another
Bonny Eagle scored four goals in the first period and two more goals in the second as they raced to a 6-1 ice hockey win over Westbrook on Monday evening at the USM ice arena. Nate Jewell scored three goals, J.T. Norton added two more tallies and Travis Dunn had the other as the Scots […]
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LR Voices 1215
Who should represent Standish until the Legislature determines a winner – Michael Shaw, who by 13 votes on Election Day; or Gary Moore, who won a recount by 6 votes? Carol Prejean, 62, Standish “I think we have to play by the rules. If the law says the winner on Election Day should take the […]