There’s no doubt about it, Windham is growing as a community, a summer destination for tourists and commercial center for both small and big business. But – as evidenced recently with several major development projects – developers, both residential and commercial, often struggle through a convoluted planning process in order to reach final approval. For […]
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Gorham 50 years ago 1221
The Westbrook American reported in its issue of Wednesday, Dec. 21, 1955, that Russell A. Dorr Sr. would be the soloist at the candlelight service at 7 p.m. on Christmas Eve at the West Gorham Union Church.
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Riots drop slugfest to Scots
Nate Jewell and Travis Dunn gave Bonny Eagle hockey a powerful 1-2 scoring punch, while goalkeeper Cody Bradway and a tight defense came up big in the third period as the Scots came away with a 10-6 win Saturday over South Portland. “I can’t say anything, because I don’t want to jinx it,” joked defenseman […]
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Local, state deer kill down
The number of deer tagged at Sawyer’s Store in Little Falls was down 15.3 percent this year from 2004, reflecting a drop statewide. Craig Sawyer said on Friday that the station at Sawyer’s tagged 360 deer, which was 65 less than the 425 tagged there last year. Sawyer said that 2004 was a record year […]
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A Gorham Christmas omen
A pair of candle images appearing in the snow have created a Christmas mystery for Phil and Anita Dugas. The images have been appearing about midday recently on the snow in the couple’s front yard. The couple doesn’t have Christmas candles displayed in windows inside their home. And after looking outside for clues last week, […]
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we love to eat 1221
Sunday dinner – Sunday, Jan. 1, noon and 1 p.m., Presumpscot Grange Hall, 1844 Forest Ave., Portland. Smothered beef, mashed potatoes, green beans, carrots, coleslaw, hot biscuits, homemade pie and beverage. Take out available. $6, $3. Bean supper – Saturday, Jan. 7, 4:30-6 p.m., Hollis Lions Club, Palmer Hall, intersection of routes 202 and 35, […]
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'Big steps forward' for young Lady Blazes
Westbrook didn’t get a win out of their trip to Deering Saturday, but Blue Blazes girls basketball coach Mike Murphy liked what he saw from his young team, despite a 45-36 loss. Make no mistake: This squad, with only one senior and four freshmen, are in the midst of growing pains. But, regardless of high […]
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Two theaters to open near mall
In an effort to snag a share of moviegoers’ money, two cinema chains are planning competing state-of-the-art movie theaters for the Maine Mall area. One of the country’s largest cinema chains, Regal Entertainment Group is forging ahead with plans to construct a large stadium theater on a parcel of land in the parking lot of […]
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Truth is, the fun is back
Bill Belichick has coined this “the season of truth.” Well then, Saturday’s thrashing of Tampa Bay was “the game of truth.” Patriot Nation was abuzz leading up to the game, as most followers felt that it would be a good measuring stick of just how far this team has come back from the moribund. But […]
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'Images of Sebago Lake' calendar available
Sebago Lake stewards now have a calendar to call their own – the Images of Sebago Lake Calendar. The calendar features dramatic images of Sebago Lake from amateur photographers, both residents and tourists. Last summer, the Portland Water District solicited color photos for the calendar and received over 140 submissions. “We never expected to receive […]