Red hatters celebrate About 30 members and guests of the local Chickadee Roses chapter donned their red hats at the group’s annual summer pool party at Rita Casey’s on Mosher Road. “It’s a great way for women to reconnect,” said Jeanette DiPietrantonio of Gorham, queen of the local chapter, about the group. Membership in Red […]
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Gorham considers sewer line extension
If it were to be approved, a new Gorham sewer line would result in ratepayers footing the bill for the town’s share of $2.9 million. The proposed sewer line would serve Little Falls and South Windham and along Mosher Road to Westbrook. No money from Gorham’s property taxes would be used to build the sewer. […]
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Babbs among winners at Beech Ridge
Bobby Babb won the NASCAR Pro Series 40-lap feature at Beech Ridge Motor Speedway Saturday, moving closer to the division point lead. It was all a bonus. More importantly to Babb, his 13-year-old son, Bradley Babb, won the Whiz Kidz Warlock race and his daughter, Kelsey Babb, took second in the Road Runner feature, gaining […]
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One last chance for Westbrook marching band
Westbrook High School music boosters and students, with the help of school officials, have one last chance to gather enough students to field a marching band this year. Students and parents have until Aug. 21 to recruit as many musicians and color guard members as they can. The goal is to gather all potential band […]
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Schools opening Aug. 30 School will open on Wednesday, Aug. 30, for all grades except kindergarten, which starts on Tuesday, Sept. 5. Grades 10, 11 and 12 will have early dismissal on Aug. 30. A “dry run” for kindergarten will take place on Thursday, Aug. 31, with pickups starting at 8:15 a.m. Parents who haven’t […]
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Kelly good for business
Editor, Recently the MERI (Maine Economic Research Institute) ratings were published as an insert to the Portland Press Herald. The Website, www.fixmaine.com, also contains more information. This cross section of businessmen and women from all business sectors of Maine, diverse in their political affiliations, periodically evaluate legislative initiatives pertaining strictly to business. The top 15 […]
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Native family holds tight to old values
Attendees of the first Honor the Animals Pow Wow at the Maine Wildlife Park in Gray, the Morris family of Standish, says it is an opportunity to experience a diverse mixture of Native American dances, songs, crafts, regalia and food. “(Non-natives) would be fascinated by it,” said Jesse Morris, a Cherokee who was raised in […]
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Recent Windham grad killed in Route 115 crash
A recent Windham graduate on her way to work was killed earlier this week when she was thrown from the vehicle she was driving. The accident happened on Route 115 near the Brand Road intersection just after the woman – Mana Yazdanpanah, 18, of Running Brook Road in Windham – left for work at 4:30 […]
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Westbrook High physicals Friday
Stockwell Medical Associates will be performing physicals Friday, Aug. 11, from 1:30-3:00 at Westbrook High School for students who intend to play fall sports. The cost is $25, payable at the time of service. Student-athletes must be accompanied by an adult.
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Council delays changes to trash program
Owners of larger apartment buildings in the city have gotten a reprieve from having to find a new way to dispose of trash. The Westbrook City Council has elected to postpone the elimination of trash pickup at apartment buildings with four or more units until at least the spring. On Monday night, the council removed […]