It’s no surprise that something legislators in Augusta do best is churn out reams of reports and studies, many of which go unread by other legislators. An analysis by the State House News Service in this week’s American Journal reveals that legislative committees and blue ribbon commissions produce more than 500 reports a year. The […]
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Westbrook HS fall preview
Football Coach: Jason McLeod (2nd Year) Fall 2005 Record: 2-6 How did last season end: Won consecutive games versus South Portland and Cheverus Key veterans: Dereck Gilman, Joel Chadbourne, Tony Cook, Will Wescott, Eric Anderson, Brian Doyle, Nick Marchant Key newcomers: Joey Cook, Michael Anthony, Justin Richards Key concern: “A lack of depth might hurt, […]
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American Journal obits
John P. Allard, 53 Veteran, kind and generous John P. Allard, 53, of Westbrook died on Aug. 29, 2006, the first anniversary of his mother’s death. John’s body was found lying alongside the gravesite of his beloved dog, Yoko, who was buried in a peaceful, secluded area of the woods at Saccarappa School, behind John’s […]
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Norway Savings Bank expands to Standish
Norway Savings Bank, a regional bank with more than 20 branches in Oxford, Cumberland, York and Sagadahoc counties, will start construction on their newest Standish branch in late October of this year. The branch will be located adjacent to the Colonial Marketplace on Route 25. “Standish is a great community, and we look forward to […]
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Windham Coffee Capp becomes Leighann's Lattes
The Coffee Capp in Windham is now under new ownership and a new name: Leighann’s Lattes. Earlier this summer, former owner Kathleen Locke sold the business to longtime customer, and local educator, Chuck Lomonte. However, Locke continues to own and operate her three other Coffee Capp locations in Portland, Standish and on the Naples causeway. […]
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Defining the Cabela's proposal
Sen. Lynn Bromley is to be complimented on watching out for the interests of her constituents by supporting a sales tax exemption for a business looking to come to Scarborough’s Haigis Parkway. In so doing, she makes a very good argument, but the fact that Cabela’s proposal was wrapped in a threat stimulates consideration. Cabela’s […]
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Meet Westbrook's new teachers and staff
The Westbrook School Department is welcoming the following new staff members for the upcoming school year. Mary Armstrong, Title IA reading teacher – Saccarappa and Prides Corner School Armstrong has a bachelor’s degree in elementary education from the University of Maine in Farmington. She was employed as a Title I Coordinator for the Lewiston School […]
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Smoothing the bumps – Bus logistics among challenges of first days
Fifth-grader Molly Douglass was a little sad to see the end of summer, but also glad to be getting back to school. She only wished her bus ride was a little shorter. On Tuesday, the first day of school, she was on the bus home about 10 minutes longer than usual. To pass the time, […]
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we love to eat
Bean and ham supper – Saturday, Sept. 9, 5 to 6:30 p.m., Windham Hill United Church of Christ, 140 Windham Center Road, Windham. Ham, hot dogs, three kinds of beans, potato salad, tossed salad, macaroni and cheese, brown bread and biscuits, homemade pies, coffee, tea and punch. $6, $2.50. Bean supper – Saturday, Sept. 9, […]
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Troubled life leads to early death
Westbrook native John Allard was a man many people saw but few understood. Allard was a familiar face to most people who lived and worked near downtown Westbrook. He could often be seen walking along Main or Bridge streets during the day. On Aug. 29, Allard, 53, was found dead in a wooded area near […]