The state will reduce its subsidy to individuals who purchase Dirigo Health insurance – a move that could push some back into the ranks of the uninsured. The Dirigo board of directors took a vote last month to stop subsidizing 100 percent of the premiums for individuals, including those just above the Medicaid-eligible poverty line. […]
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On the job: Deputy Fire Chief Thaddeus Soltys
On the job: Deputy Fire Chief Thaddeus Soltys What is your position with the city and how long have you been on the job? I am the deputy fire chief. I’ve been in Westbrook for just about one month. What is your background? Where did you go to school? I am in my 29th year […]
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Gorham 50 years ago 0928
Gorham 50 years ago The Westbrook American reported in its issue of Wednesday, Sept. 28, 1955, that Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Hillock of South Gorham had attended the Eastern States Exposition in Springfield, Mass.
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Westbrook's boys stage a late surge to fend off Portland in 3-2 soccer win
The Westbrook Blue Blazes saved their best for last Saturday, earning a come-from-behind, 3-2 boys soccer win on a brilliantly clear day on a well-placed last-minute goal by Zach Souza. Alex Foster fed Souza the ball on a late attack and he punched it in with just 49 seconds on the clock. The win almost […]
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LR Voices 0923
Should the state Legislature have increased cigarette taxes a dollar a pack? Pauline Parker, 61, New Gloucester “I think it’s ridiculous. I think the legislature should instead increase taxes on other things like liquor, beer and snack food. Why just cigarettes? If you’re going to go up on cigs then go up on everything else […]
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Good eye care linked to good mental health
September 20 was called “Take a Loved One to the Doctor Day,” but I missed this special event. A press release received by this newspaper enlightened us about the status of eye care here in Maine, especially for older people. It also revealed that there may be help available for those who don’t have insurance […]
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Upcoming events for business, community members
Legislative Forum United States Treasurer Anna Escobedo Cabral will visit the Sebago Lakes Region to discuss President Bush’s efforts to ensure the permanent solvency of Social Security and strengthen and preserve the system. The event is open to the business and community members of the Sebago Lakes Region. Anna will speak on the Future of […]
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Help needed to improve veterans hall
Windham Veterans Association (WVA) owns 4.5 acres of property behind Windham Mall beside the parcel where Home Depot is now under construction. About 10 years ago, Windham veterans (with a whole lot of community support), built a 40×80-square-foot building which has been home to the Windham VFW, the Windham American Legion, Troop 805 Boy Scouts, […]
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Moose hunting proposal would affect southern Maine
Maine’s moose hunting season could be changing. The Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife is proposing to expand the current moose hunting season to curtail moose population growth in southern Maine, and provide moose hunters with additional hunting opportunity in central Maine. A series of public informational meetings are schedule to gather input on the […]
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Windham Hill UCC offers historic house tour, Oct. 8
Windham Hill United Church of Christ, located on Windham Center Road, is planning an local house tour to be held on Saturday, Oct. 8. Ten homes will be presented in the historic Windham Hill section of Windham, many of which are on the National Register of Historic Places. Some of the historical homes on the […]