FREEPORT – Donations for fuel and food surpassed expectations during the 10th annual Freeze Out, held last weekend by Freeport Community Services. Susan Mack, family service coordinator for Freeport Community Services, said Monday that she had no final figures yet. But, Mack said, she believes more than the goal of $15,000 for fuel assistance and […]
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States’ top wrestlers clash at Noble
Wrestlers from 20 schools all over Maine gathered at Noble High School in North Berwick on Saturday, Feb. 15, and for the third year running, Marshwood took first place and Massabesic second. Not every school brings an athlete in every weight class to States. Windham, for instance, brought six wrestlers (Samantha Frank, 106 pounds; Sebastian […]
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LETTERS: Nuclear, not tar sands, is a real threat
Nuclear, not tar sands,is a real threat The anti-tar sands tree huggers take their orders from Gore and Obama, false liberals, in the pockets of the nuclear industry. They are nasty and intolerant people who try to shout down the opposition with their talking points about global warming, which is only a theory and a […]
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Windham council discusses town hall hours
WINDHAM – If the town office opened for business on Fridays, as was discussed at Tuesday’s Windham Town Council meeting, it would either involve reduced daily service, or $80,000 to $170,000 in additional annual costs, according to Town Manager Tony Plante. “I don’t want to give the impression to you or to the public that […]
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Gorham crash hospitalizes 2 drivers, 1 critical
GORHAM – A Biddeford teenager was in critical condition and a Standish man hospitalized following a two-vehicle crash about 11 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 13, that closed the Bernard P. Rines Bypass. In a report, Gorham Police Lt. Chris Sanborn identified the teenager as Justin L. Ouellette, 19. Sanborn said the other driver was David P. […]
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Westbrook's Clarke farm plans unveiled
WESTBROOK – The developer of a subdivision planned for the former Clarke farm on Spring Street in Westbrook unveiled concepts for a mix of single-family, duplex and multi-family units during a meeting Monday for abutting neighbors. Rocco Risbara, one of three brothers who own Risbara Bros. Construction, presented a plan for the 32-acre development during […]
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Federal grant to fund four Buxton firefighters
BUXTON – U.S. Rep. Chellie Pingree announced Wednesday that the Buxton Fire Department will receive a federal Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response grant for $441,460 to hire four, full-time firefighters for two years. “This is great news,” Buxton Fire Chief Nathan Schools said in a statement. “We are predominantly a volunteer fire department […]
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Westbrook forum on athletic policy postponed
Thursday’s snowstorm has resulted in an early release for Westbrook schools, which also forced the cancellation of the first in a series of public forums on the athletic code of conduct policy, scheduled for Thursday at 5:30 p.m. in the Westbrook High School auditorium. Superintendent of Schools Marc Gousse said Thursday that the forum has […]
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American Journal Arts Calendar – 2/13
Theater Friday, Feb. 14-Saturday, Feb. 15 Scenes from Suzan Zeder’s “Mother Hicks,” presented by Gorham High School Drama Program, 7:30 p.m., McCormack Performing Arts Center. $4-$6/ public. Friday, Feb. 14-Saturday, March 1 “Into the Woods,” Lyric Music Theater, 176 Sawyer St., South Portland. Recommended for ages 10 and up. Tickets, information, call 799-1421 Through Sunday, […]
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Westbrook Winter West set for second go
WESTBROOK – After a wet and mild weekend in January led to the cancellation of some key events, Westbrook’s Winter West Festival will be back this weekend with plenty of activities for all ages. During the weekend of Jan. 11-12, temperatures in the 40s caused headaches for festival organizers, who were forced to cancel a […]