WESTBROOK – When Yurika Seko logged into her Facebook account on March 11 and saw messages from her sister in Tokyo assuring people she was all right, Seko knew something bad had happened. Seko, 31, moved to America from her native Japan 20 years ago, and now works for Idexx in Westbrook as a software […]
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Most who set bail in Maine are lacking legal training
AUGUSTA – If you are arrested in Maine, everyone you deal with – with one exception – will be a professional. The police officer who arrested you is certified and has at least 100 hours of training. The prosecuting attorney, your own attorney and the judge all went to law school and passed the rigorous […]
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Turf’s up in Gorham
GORHAM – A proposed new, $3 million stadium for Gorham High School, which would be built on an 85-acre town-owned site known as the Chick property, would feature artificial turf field, lights and bleacher seats for 1,500. The stadium would be constructed adjacent to the Narragansett Elementary School and the Public Safety Building, and would […]
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Westbrook school shortfall puts jobs in danger
WESTBROOK – Layoffs may be a consequence of balancing the proposed Westbrook School District budget, as School Committee members confirmed this week they will be looking down the barrel of a $3.65 million shortfall for the 2011-2012 school year. But at least one school official is cautioning district staff and the public to wait and […]
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Facebook becomes friend to Westbrook police
WESTBROOK – When Mike Nugent signs in to Facebook, he does the same thing as most users: posts some pictures, lets people know what he’s been up to and what’s going on around him. The only difference is that his posts detail police arrests of the past week and his photos are mug shots of […]
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Gousse set for new role in Westbrook
WESTBROOK – Marc Gousse, Westbrook School District’s new interim superintendent, says he doesn’t go to work every day – he goes to school. That philosophy is a testament to Gousse’s commitment to the district. So is the fact that when he sought out a job as principal 10 years ago, he applied to just one […]
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Polishing Gorham’s luster
GORHAM – Gorham’s downtown business district could be in for some serious sprucing up. Armed with a $150,000 grant, the town, which is observing its 275th anniversary this year, will replace decaying sidewalks in the heart of the village this spring to aid pedestrians. And Gorham has applied for a $74,000 facade grant to preserve […]
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WHS math teacher nominated for honor
WESTBROOK – Tim Eisenhart, Westbrook High School math teacher, has been nominated as the city’s candidate for 2012’s Maine Teacher of the Year. Eisenhart was selected from a field of seven nominees. Each candidate represented one of Westbrook’s schools, said Peter Lancia, director of teaching and learning. “They represent innovative classroom practice, leadership among their […]
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WHS math teacher nominated for honor
WESTBROOK – Tim Eisenhart, Westbrook High School math teacher, has been nominated as the city’s candidate for 2012’s Maine Teacher of the Year. Eisenhart was selected from a field of seven nominees. Each candidate represented one of Westbrook’s schools, said Peter Lancia, director of teaching and learning. “They represent innovative classroom practice, leadership among their […]
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Timing critical for Marca
GORHAM – Representatives of Marca Manufacturing asked Gorham planners Monday to expedite its review of a proposed building expansion in the Gorham Industrial Park. The company plans to relocate its Marca Coating Technologies to Gorham from leased space in Scarborough. The company on Monday unveiled its plans to the Gorham Planning Board for a 19,500-square-foot […]