In a June 5 ceremony at the Cross Insurance Arena in Portland, the 246 members of the Bonny Eagle High School graduating class of 2015 were encouraged to be grateful for life’s opportunities for friendship, adventure and learning. Principal Paul Penna delivered the first speech of the commencement ceremony, encouraging the graduating seniors to reflect […]
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Advice and kudos for BEHS seniors
In a June 5 ceremony at the Cross Insurance Arena in Portland, the 246 members of the Bonny Eagle High School graduating class of 2015 were encouraged to be grateful for life’s opportunities for friendship, adventure and learning. Principal Paul Penna delivered the first speech of the commencement ceremony, encouraging the graduating seniors to reflect […]
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Animal House celebrates store
The family-owned retailer focuses on healthy foods and helping pet rescue organizations. The Animal House, a holistic pet store in Westbrook, will host a grand opening this weekend – some six months after opening in the Westbrook Crossing shopping center off Main Street. The Westbrook store is the second location for the family-owned company, which […]
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Looking Back
June 13, 1990 Joseph Sabatino Jr., still awaiting trial on federal charges of causing, aiding and abetting prostitution from a massage and escort operation based on Warren Avenue in Westbrook, has opened a new massage parlor on Main Street in the Thornton Heights neighborhood of South Portland. It operates under the name To Your Health […]
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For class of 2015, a final time to be together
The new Westbrook High School graduates are urged to surround themselves “with people who are going to be there for you.” The Westbrook High School class of 2015 was remembered as a group that “stuck together” through everything. In front of hundreds of family and friends Saturday, June 6, the group of 130 students sat […]
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For class of 2015, a final time to be together
The new Westbrook High School graduates are urged to surround themselves “with people who are going to be there for you.” The Westbrook High School class of 2015 was remembered as a group that “stuck together” through everything. In front of hundreds of family and friends Saturday, June 6, the group of 130 students sat […]
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Big plans for Gorham land
If the owners of Shaw Brothers Construction prevail, a large parcel of wooded land at the entrance to Gorham would become a working farm with walking trails and other public amenities. Company owners Jon and Dan Shaw sent a letter to the Gorham Town Council in late April, explaining their proposal for the 258-acre property […]
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Big plans for Gorham land
If the owners of Shaw Brothers Construction prevail, a large parcel of wooded land at the entrance to Gorham would become a working farm with walking trails and other public amenities. Company owners Jon and Dan Shaw sent a letter to the Gorham Town Council in late April, explaining their proposal for the 258-acre property […]
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School budgets pass in low turnouts
Despite weak turnouts, Westbrook, Gorham and School Administrative District 6 voters ratified school budgets in elections on June 9. Gorham voters handily approved a $35 million budget, 359-163. Gorham Town Clerk Jennifer Elliott said Wednesday 522 ballots were cast with 12,571 registered voters, representing a 4 percent turnout. Just 455 Westbrook voters approved a $33,992,591 […]
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School budgets pass in low turnouts
Despite weak turnouts, Westbrook, Gorham and School Administrative District 6 voters ratified school budgets in elections on June 9. Gorham voters handily approved a $35 million budget, 359-163. Gorham Town Clerk Jennifer Elliott said Wednesday 522 ballots were cast with 12,571 registered voters, representing a 4 percent turnout. Just 455 Westbrook voters approved a $33,992,591 […]