Firefighters Theriault, Cyr promoted Gorham Fire Chief Robert Lefebvre has promoted Capt. Mark Theriault to deputy fire chief and Lt. Gabe Cyr to captain at the West Gorham Fire Station. Theriault joined the Gorham department in 1988 and has “worked his way up through the ranks,” Lefebvre said in a statement. For the past 10 […]
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Windham's Coleman sentenced for passing counterfeit checks
U.S. Attorney Thomas E. Delahanty II announced Wednesday that Keith A. Coleman, 48, of Windham, was sentenced in U.S. District Court by Judge Nancy Torresen to eight months in prison and three years of supervised release for passing $19,000 worth of counterfeit $100 American Express traveler’s checks. He was also ordered to pay $19,000 in […]
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Races expected to impact Freeport traffic
Two large sporting events are taking place this weekend in Freeport that authorities say will impact local traffic. On Saturday, Sept. 6, the annual Lobsterman Triathlon starts at 8:45 a.m. at Winslow Park in South Freeport, off Route 1. According to public safety officials, Staples Point Road will be closed at 8 a.m. to through […]
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Thanks to Girl Scouts, Pownal trees properly named
POWNAL – Soon, anyone who strolls on the path behind Pownal Elementary School will be able to identify the six types of trees that line the trail, courtesy of three Girl Scouts from Troop 3222. The Freeport Middle School students, all from Pownal, hope to earn the Girl Scouts Silver Award for their effort, which […]
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POLITICS & OTHER MISTAKES: Pimping and pandering
And so, the excitement of the fall political campaigns begins. Although, “excitement” might not be the right word to characterize events more precisely described as turgid with occasional interludes of venomous, petty and inaccurate. Sort of like golf – without the fresh air. Oh wait, I forgot self-serving. Still sounds like golf. If my enhanced […]
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LETTERS: Elections have consequences
Yes, elections are on the horizon. You may recently have noticed more political coverage or even a note on your door from your local legislative candidate. Having served two terms as a state representative for Raymond, Standish, Frye Island and Poland, which included a term in the first Republican majority in 40 years, I thought […]
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Solution for snarl
The Windham Town Council voted unanimously Tuesday night to approve an agreement with the Maine Department of Transportation that raises $500,000 in state funds toward a roughly $1.25 million construction project that will align an intersection on Route 302. The agreement commits the town to funding the remaining costs of the project, which will align […]
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Westbrook Notes – 8/28
History talk focuses on stone cutter Ron Romano will present a program about an early stone cutter when the Westbrook Historical Society meets at 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 3, at the Westbrook Community Center, 426 Bridge St. Romano, a tour guide for Friends of Eastern Cemetery in Portland, has researched and studied the life […]
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Senior Expo features six speakers, 30 booths
YORK – Maine Senior Guide has announced the speakers for the York Senior Expo on Wednesday, Sept. 10, at the York Legion Hall, Hannaford Drive, York. The free expo opens at 9 a.m. in the main hall and speakers begin at 9:30 in the adjacent speaker’s gallery. All talks are free, with first-come seating. Beginning […]
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Gorham Notes – 8/28
Fagone, Frinsko recognized as best lawyers The Bernstein Shur law firm in Portland has announced that Michael Fagone and F. Paul Frinsko, both Gorham residents, are among 57 of its attorneys named in Best Lawyers in America 2015. Eight of the firm’s attorneys, including Fagone, were ranked as a lawyer of the year. Best Lawyers […]