Westbrook drivers (and all who cut-through our fair town)…you must remember that Stroudwater Street is a school zone! I am appalled at the speed to which so many drivers fly past our High School in the morning and afternoon and by-pass students waiting to cross in the crosswalks! Wake up, drivers…just because these are our […]
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Westbrook HS winter sports preview
Swimming & Diving Head Coach: Dana Barrows (first year) How did last season end: “The athletes swam well after a season of hard work. We graduated a couple of great swimmers.” Key veterans: Boys-Matt Violette and Jake Wilson; Girls-Kayla Kelly and Kelsy Hebert Key newcomers: Boys-Kyle Goan and Kalin Lancaster; Girls-Brenda Wood Key concern: “The […]
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City to build skate park
Westbrook’s skaters will soon have a place to call their own as the city has announced it is going ahead with plans to build a park with ramps. The park will be located in Bicentennial Park, and construction is expected to begin this spring, with the park opening sometime in the summer. As an added […]
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Maine Med to buy police station
Maine Medical Center is expected to purchase the old Cumberland Mills police station to use it for medical offices. In a Nov. 29 letter to Mayor Bruce Chuluda, Paul Gore, one of the building’s owners, asked the city to release his company from the deed restrictions placed on the building by the city to allow […]
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Apprectiation from food pantry
A busy Thanksgiving has passed with baskets going to 134 households. Now it is time to say thanks to some of the big helpers of the pantry in our business community. Hannaford, DRMS, Panera Bread and Bakery, Baker’s Bench, Evergreen Credit Union, BJ’s, Bouyea-Fassett Outlet are major players. Westbrook-Warren Congregational Church and Saint Anthony’s bring […]
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The Grid Iron Press: Your guide to the Patriots
Have you ever had such a casual attitude while watching a Patriots game? I know I sure haven’t. Even with the Jets driving in the fourth quarter inside Patriots territory, I never became concerned. Thanks to my nervous nature, I usually worry about 24-point leads with under four minutes to play. “A few two-point conversions […]
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Windham Senior Dining Club, December meals
Windham seniors are welcome to come to Unity Gardens on Route 115 Monday through Friday where Southern Maine Agency on Aging provides delicious nutritious meals every day. Reservations need to be made 48 hours in advance by calling Virginia Billings at 892-3891. Congregate dining is $3 donation; home delivered Meals on Wheels is $2.50. Monday, […]
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New allegations against EMT rape suspect
New allegations have surfaced regarding the conduct of Scott Mondor, the first responder charged with the rape of a Casco woman. Since the story broke of Mondor’s arrest on a charge of gross sexual conduct inb Casco, several women have come forward with accusations against the Casco EMT, says Capt. William Rhoads of the Cumberland […]
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Students focus on NED
On Nov. 17, a NED Show was held at Edna Libby School in Standish. NED stands for Never give up (focus and persistence), Encourage others (kindness & shared learning) and Do your best (diligence & excellence). This inspirational program involved yo-yos, humor, audience participation, and academic motivation. Pictured is speaker Kevin MacDonald. A great time […]
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PWD wins award
Last week, the Portland Water District was honored with the Association of Metropolitan Water Agencies’ Platinum Award for Sustained Competitiveness Achievement. In 2005 only 14 public water systems across the nation were recognized for their long-term excellence in utility management with the Platinum Award. “I was pleased to accept this award on behalf of the […]