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Schools to discuss alcohol policy

The Westbrook School Department will be holding an open public forum to discuss the department’s policy on drug and alcohol use by students. The forum, which will be held tonight, June 15, is open to all residents. It will feature a presentation by Cumberland County District Attorney Stephanie Anderson on the problems caused by underage […]

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Elder care workshop

Workshop to Help Those Caring for Older Family Members or Friends June 22, 29, July 6 & 13, 2005 The Partnership for Healthy Aging is pleased to offer Putting the Puzzle together: getting Ready to Offer Information, Cure and Support to Older Family Members and Friends on Wednesdays, June 22, 29 and July 6 and […]

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Elder care workshop

Workshop to Help Those Caring for Older Family Members or Friends June 22, 29, July 6 & 13, 2005 The Partnership for Healthy Aging is pleased to offer Putting the Puzzle together: getting Ready to Offer Information, Cure and Support to Older Family Members and Friends on Wednesdays, June 22, 29 and July 6 and […]

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The 'city of Gorham, Maine'

Leona Glidden’s letter to the A.J. published in the issue of May 18 could very well have been written about the town of Gorham simply by changing the location of the proposed development she writes about. For quite some time now, there has been a wholesale issuance of building permits for both condominiums and upper-end, […]

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The 'city of Gorham, Maine'

Leona Glidden’s letter to the A.J. published in the issue of May 18 could very well have been written about the town of Gorham simply by changing the location of the proposed development she writes about. For quite some time now, there has been a wholesale issuance of building permits for both condominiums and upper-end, […]

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Dirigo Health future in doubt

The bipartisan support that created the Dirigo Health insurance program two years ago has crumbled, with Republicans who co-sponsored the enabling legislation now calling for the state to consider pulling the plug. Democrats say Republicans have simply turned on the once-popular program to get votes in the 2006 election. Sen. Karl Turner, R-Cumberland, and Sen. […]

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Bridge closing draws fire

The city’s administration is hoping to keep the Maine Turnpike Authority from closing the Stroudwater Street Bridge while it undergoes repairs, after plans for the project drew criticism Monday night. The City Council’s Highways Committee voted, 4-0, to ask the city’s administration to work with the Turnpike Authority to seek alternatives to closing the bridge […]

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Bridge closing draws fire

The city’s administration is hoping to keep the Maine Turnpike Authority from closing the Stroudwater Street Bridge while it undergoes repairs, after plans for the project drew criticism Monday night. The City Council’s Highways Committee voted, 4-0, to ask the city’s administration to work with the Turnpike Authority to seek alternatives to closing the bridge […]

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Sac Walker Rose cut

City employees Brian Leo and Scott Arsenault straighten a headstone at Saccarappa Cemetery. Department of Public Services employees spent more than 40 hours straightening more than 70 vandalized gravestones at the cemetery last week. The Department is continuing to assess whether further restoration work is required at the cemetery.

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Sac Walker Rose cut

City employees Brian Leo and Scott Arsenault straighten a headstone at Saccarappa Cemetery. Department of Public Services employees spent more than 40 hours straightening more than 70 vandalized gravestones at the cemetery last week. The Department is continuing to assess whether further restoration work is required at the cemetery.