It’s that time of year – spring – when the sap is running and our thoughts turn to all the yummy things made with maple syrup. Here are a few maple syrup recipes to try with your family. Crisp edged maple oatmeal cookies 6 tablespoons butter 1/2 cup maple syrup 1 teaspoon grated lemon rind […]

It’s that time of year – spring – when the sap is running and our thoughts turn to all the yummy things made with maple syrup. Here are a few maple syrup recipes to try with your family. Crisp edged maple oatmeal cookies 6 tablespoons butter 1/2 cup maple syrup 1 teaspoon grated lemon rind […]

The Westbrook American reported on March 21, 1962, that the Saco Valley Civic Association had sponsored a family entertainment and fun night at the S.D. Hanson Junior High School. Mrs. Henry Swanton was music chairperson and Mrs. Eugene Hebert was hospitality chairperson.

Library on MySpace Warren Memorial Library has its information posted at www.myspace.com/warrenlibrary. Information on the page describes the library as single, available for networking and library as occupation. Its sign is Scorpio. The library would like to meet “people who love libraries, reading, learning, funky films, collaborative arts events and community partnerships.” The site includes […]

CAPTION ONLY The Wescott Junior High Jazz Ensemble, which qualified for districts at South Portland High School on Feb. 27, will be among 38 junior high school bands from throughout the state playing Saturday at the Maine Music Educators Association State Middle School Jazz Festival, being held at Westbrook High School. Music runs from 8 […]

The following births of local interest occurred recently at Mercy Hospital, Portland: Shepard John Howard was born Nov. 25, 2006, to Vanessa and Jason Howard of Buxton. Grandparents are Bonny and David Houston of Winslow and Gary and Rachel Howard of Scarborough. Great grandparents are Delores Hutchison of Waterville, Annette Laferte of Sanford and Gushe […]

In a collaborative move, Gorham’s Little Falls School could house special-needs students from five school districts starting by the fall. The Gorham School Committee last week approved leasing the school to the Sebago Alliance, which has developed its own program for students with special needs. School districts in the alliance are Gorham, Westbrook, Windham, Raymond […]

Top writers The Woman’s Literary Union March 16 luncheon held at the Woodfords Congregational Church, Portland entertained the students who participated in the union’s Writing Contest, and their family members. The students are from these high schools: Deering, Falmouth, Greeley, Catherine McAuley, Portland, Scarborough and South Portland. The luncheon, catered by the chef at the […]

Alarmed by Mount Desert’s vote earlier this month to remove fluoride from the drinking water and questions about fluoride’s safety now being raised in Bangor, Public Health Director Dr. Dora Mills held a press conference Monday to counter what she called unfortunate misinformation that is frightening the public. “Fluoride is one of the most common […]

Alarmed by Mount Desert’s vote earlier this month to remove fluoride from the drinking water and questions about fluoride’s safety now being raised in Bangor, Public Health Director Dr. Dora Mills held a press conference Monday to counter what she called unfortunate misinformation that is frightening the public. “Fluoride is one of the most common […]