For the 24th year, Windham resident Rick Charette and his Bubblegum Band put on a show Nov. 23 for children and adults as part of Saint Joseph College’s Annual Holiday Benefit Concert. More than 400 people attended the performance on the college’s Standish campus, enjoying classics and new material from the children’s singer-songwriter. “Each year, […]
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WESTBROOK – It was a mix of emotions at the Westbrook Historical Society Tuesday, as tributes to one of the city’s most beloved residents gave way to a flurry of excitement at the official closing of the bicentennial time capsule. Since June, when Westbrook celebrated its 200th birthday and opened a 100-year-old tin time capsule […]
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Looking Back – 12/18
Dec. 20, 1989 Scott Paper Co. paid the other $458,506.18 of its Westbrook taxes Monday and is taking its case to a board appointed by the governor that hears appeals from town and city assessments on business property worth more than $500,000. Scott thus far has said it will go to the state board only […]
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New city clerk starts this week
WESTBROOK – The Westbrook City Council approved the appointment of Angela Holmes as the new city clerk Monday. She replaces Lynda Adams, who will have a send-off party Thursday. Adams held the job for six years. With a unanimous vote Monday, the council appointed Holmes, who has had four years’ experience as city clerk in […]
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Idexx CEO rings exchange closing bell
The chairman and CEO of Westbrook-based Idexx Laboratories, Jonathan Ayers, rang the closing bell at NASDAQ in New York City on Tuesday, marking the first time that a Maine company has closed trading at the stock exchange. Idexx is celebrating 30 years in business this year, and the company has grown considerably since that time. […]
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Freeport News – 12/17
FebFest Art Show seeks artists The FebFest committee is seeking area artists, painters, photographers and sculptors who would like to show their work and offer works for sale as part of the FebFest Art Show in Freeport in mid February. The location will be determined based on the number of artists who register. FebFest is […]
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Yarmouth News – 12/17
Library resumes regular hours Merrill Memorial Library has resumed regular hours at its newly renovated building at 215 Main St. It is open from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. on Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Monday, and 10 a.m.-8 p.m. on Tuesday and Wednesday. The Readers Circle selection for January is “The Ice Princess,” by Camilla Lackberg. The […]
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Tri-Town Calendar – 12/17
Upcoming events “You Can Get There from Here – How Transportation Defined Freeport,” Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Freeport Historical Society Harrington House, 45 Main St., Freeport. $3 donation suggested. Exhibit open through Feb.1, 2015. For more information, see www.freeporthistoricalsociety.org. Northern Lights Celebration, musical holiday light show, 5-9 p.m., every night, plus concerts and crafts through […]
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Westbrook city clerk nominee announced
City officials have announced Angela Holmes as their nominee to take over the Westbrook city clerk position. The Westbrook City Council will vote to approve the new city clerk at a meeting on Monday, Dec. 15, at 7 p.m., in Room 114 at Westbrook High School. Pending approval, Holmes, a four-year city clerk veteran in […]
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INSIDE BRIDGTON – 12/12
The Christmas season got off to a soggy start in Bridgton, as our annual Festival of Lights parade rolled in a dreary drizzle. It wasn’t enough to dampen revelers spirits though, and the sidewalks of Main Street were lined with families and visitors. It is wonderful to see storefronts decorated to the hilt with holiday […]