WESTBROOK – An informal effort to raise money for heart health research and education, started last year by a Westbrook woman, has blossomed into a worldwide event scheduled for Valentine’s Day. Participation in Swim for Your Heart Feb. 14 has grown exponentially since last year, said the event’s founder, Pat Gallant-Charette, who drew international acclaim […]
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Super Bowl trip super pricey for local fans
WESTBROOK – Super Bowl-obsessed fans will have to dig deep – very deep – if they want a seat in Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Ind., on Sunday, Feb. 5. Two Westbrook ticket agents – Dan McCarthy, owner of Tickets Unlimited, 591 Bridgton Road, and Shawn McCurdy, owner of Mainely Tickets, 28 Stroudwater St. – […]
Super Bowl trip super pricey for local fans
WESTBROOK – Super Bowl-obsessed fans will have to dig deep – very deep – if they want a seat in Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Ind., on Sunday, Feb. 5. Two Westbrook ticket agents – Dan McCarthy, owner of Tickets Unlimited, 591 Bridgton Road, and Shawn McCurdy, owner of Mainely Tickets, 28 Stroudwater St. – […]
Ram boys run to a close second
GORHAM – The Gorham boys track team was a close second to powerful Scarborough at a Jan. 21 meet at USM in Gorham. It was a close fight for the top overall spot in the team standings in the boys meet, with Scarborough edging out Gorham for a 175-135 victory. South Portland placed third with […]
Westbrook boys stun No. 2 Portland to vault into playoff hunt
WESTBROOK – In sports, like in life, timing is everything. Timing certainly was on the Westbrook High School boys basketball team’s side on Tuesday night, as the Blazes (5-8) took advantage of the fact that No. 2 Portland (9-4) was coming off an emotional and hard-fought win over No. 4 Cheverus on Monday night, riding […]
Westbrook Little League holding registration
WESTBROOK – The Westbrook Little League will open registration for the 2011 season on Feb. 3 from 5:30-8 p.m. at the Westbrook Little League clubhouse. There will be a second registration session on Feb. 4 from 9-11:30 a.m. in the Little League clubhouse. Anyone who misses the first two sessions can register on Feb. 9 […]
Westbrook Little League holding registration
WESTBROOK – The Westbrook Little League will open registration for the 2011 season on Feb. 3 from 5:30-8 p.m. at the Westbrook Little League clubhouse. There will be a second registration session on Feb. 4 from 9-11:30 a.m. in the Little League clubhouse. Anyone who misses the first two sessions can register on Feb. 9 […]
Gorham grad NFL insider: Ex-Raven Kendrick Ballantyne analyzes Patriots playoff game
GORHAM – A Gorham High School graduate has a unique, insider’s take on Sunday’s AFC championship game, which pits the New England Patriots against the Baltimore Ravens. Kendrick Ballantyne, 28, is a former tight end with the Ravens, having served in 2007 as one of eight members of the team’s practice squad. Now a Saco […]
Gorham grad NFL insider: Ex-Raven Kendrick Ballantyne analyzes Patriots playoff game
GORHAM – A Gorham High School graduate has a unique, insider’s take on Sunday’s AFC championship game, which pits the New England Patriots against the Baltimore Ravens. Kendrick Ballantyne, 28, is a former tight end with the Ravens, having served in 2007 as one of eight members of the team’s practice squad. Now a Saco […]
BOYS BASKETBALL: Gorham gets big road win over Westbrook
WESTBROOK – Going into Monday’s boys basketball game at Westbrook, Gorham needed a win to keep their playoff hopes alive. After the first half, it looked like the Rams (2-9) were going to have a tough time coming away with that win as the score was tied at 23-23 going into the break. But Gorham […]