FRANCE – A Westbrook woman swam across the English Channel this week, possibly setting a record for being the oldest American woman to accomplish the feat. Pat Gallant-Charette, 60, made it to the shores of Northern France Monday afternoon, according to posts on her blog by her daughter, Sarah. “OMG, she did it! she did […]
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Westbrook woman making third try at English Channel swim
SCARBOROUGH – On a recent, sunny Thursday afternoon, the Pine Point Beach in Scarborough was full of the usual collection of swimmers, tourists and sunbathers looking to beat the heat, soak up some rays, build a sand castle, or otherwise enjoy themselves. For Pat Gallant-Charette, however, the waters provide much more: a training ground for […]
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Westbrook sends Windham Merchants packing in Legion tourney
GORHAM – It took two tries Tuesday afternoon, but Seacoast Law and Title – the official name of the Westbrook Junior Legion baseball team – finally closed the door on the pesky Windham Merchants with a 6-4 victory in a deciding third game in the state finals at the University of Southern Maine in Gorham. […]
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Westbrook sends Windham Merchants packing in Legion tourney
GORHAM – It took two tries Tuesday afternoon, but Seacoast Law and Title – the official name of the Westbrook Junior Legion baseball team – finally closed the door on the pesky Windham Merchants with a 6-4 victory in a deciding third game in the state finals at the University of Southern Maine in Gorham. […]
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Heating up at the 2011 Beach to Beacon
CAPE ELIZABETH – It felt neither hot nor particularly humid as a gentle sea breeze wafted amongst the tents at the finish line of the 2011 Beach to Beacon in Cape Elizabeth on Saturday. Sitting right on Maine’s scenic coast, with Portland Head Light as its focal point, Fort Williams Park often sees tranquil summer […]
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Heating up at the 2011 Beach to Beacon
CAPE ELIZABETH – It felt neither hot nor particularly humid as a gentle sea breeze wafted amongst the tents at the finish line of the 2011 Beach to Beacon in Cape Elizabeth on Saturday. Sitting right on Maine’s scenic coast, with Portland Head Light as its focal point, Fort Williams Park often sees tranquil summer […]
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Tri transcends sports
In sports we often lose sight of the small things in favor of the bigger picture. Individual stories and personal triumphs are swept aside in the race for victory and glory. The famous Vince Lombardi mindset that “winning isn’t everything; it’s the only thing” dominates throughout. But ask the women participating in or watching the […]
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Tri transcends sports
In sports we often lose sight of the small things in favor of the bigger picture. Individual stories and personal triumphs are swept aside in the race for victory and glory. The famous Vince Lombardi mindset that “winning isn’t everything; it’s the only thing” dominates throughout. But ask the women participating in or watching the […]
Posted inAmerican Journal, Current, Lakes Region Weekly
Tri transcends sports
In sports we often lose sight of the small things in favor of the bigger picture. Individual stories and personal triumphs are swept aside in the race for victory and glory. The famous Vince Lombardi mindset that “winning isn’t everything; it’s the only thing” dominates throughout. But ask the women participating in or watching the […]
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Beach to Beacon gives host families global insights
With the Aug. 6 TD Bank Beach to Beacon 10K race fast approaching, all of Cape Elizabeth is preparing for the national spotlight to shine its way once again. And at home, a lucky few Cape residents are making their own preparations – not to run, but to put up some of the world’s most […]