With the cold and snowy weather fast approaching, the Westbrook Fire Department suggests residents review some basic safety guidelines before using a propane-fueled space heater to heat their homes. There are two basic types of propane space heaters, direct-vent or vent-free. Direct-vent heaters require outside air to support combustion and are generally installed on outside […]
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Scots repeat as state champions
The Bonny Eagle Scots claimed their second consecutive state Class A football championship Saturday, defeating the Mt. Blue Cougars 41-13. See sports for complete coverage of the Scots’ triumph, beginning on page 13. Staff photo by Rich Obrey.
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Nov. 25-Dec. 31: Disney’s Beauty and the Beast at Lyric Music Theater in South Portland. Friday and Saturday performances 8 p.m., Sunday matinees start at 2:30 p.m. FMI or tickets, 799-1421. Nov. 26: The Old Time Radio Gang performs at Buxton’s Saco River Grange Hall at 7:30 p.m. Vintage country music with bluegrass favorites. $12 […]
Gorham HS fall review
Football Coach: Dave Kilborn Record: 6-3 Seniors: Steve Arnold, Andy Hager, Colin Hurd, Tim James, Charlie Justice, AJ Johnston, Adam Kidder, Andy Oldenburg, TJ Poulin, Jordan Rowles, Dan Sanford, Matt Trask and Colby Walker In the Rams first season in Class A, Kilborn said that he wanted to “gain respect for our program” in the […]
Westbrook sponsors "Toys for Kids"
The city of Westbrook is sponsoring its annual “Toys for Kids” program for the sixth year. The program helps about 50 families in the city each year, bringing them toys and other gifts for the holidays. Michelle Mecteaux, administrative assistant to Mayor Bruce Chuluda, said the city is accepting donations of new, unwrapped toys to […]
Web site hooks teens, poses danger
MySpace.com is an online phenomenon that is gaining in popularity with teenagers both locally and nationwide. Some observers say the growing fascination with the online community is opening young people to the dangers posed by Internet predators. They say the innocent nature of the Web site fosters a false sense of security. But teens say […]
Pantry offers a little help for holidays
While the traditional picture of Thanksgiving is a crowded table laden with food, for many people that is not a realistic picture. The Westbrook Food Pantry is looking to make sure that families who need some assistance are able to put Thanksgiving dinner on the table this week, and has received a great deal of […]
City seeks to recoup cemetery money
The city is looking for people who purchased a cemetery plot from the city and then didn’t pay for it, who collectively owe the city between $20,000 and $25,000. As part of the effort to streamline the way the city works, the Public Services Department has taken over the billing for cemetery lots, and in […]
Mission accomplished: Scots repeat as Class A football champs
Put an exclamation on it! After Bonny Eagle’s dominating 41-13 win over Mt. Blue on a crisp, clear Saturday at Portland’s Fitzpatrick Stadium, there’s no doubt which high school football team is number one in Maine. Again. The victory comes on the heels of last fall’s undefeated season and Class A state championship and, for […]
City to seek William Clarke Drive reconstruction bids
The city is soliciting bids for the first phase of the William Clarke Drive reconstruction project, a project that has been on hold since 2002. City Administrator Jerre Bryant said the administration was going to ask the City Council for authorization to seek bids on the project Monday night, after the American Journal’s press time. […]