Maine needs to consolidate school districts. The evidence is overwhelming. • Maine has 734 students per school district – a small number when compared to the national average of 3,200. • Maine’s school population is shrinking – from a little more than 200,000 to an estimated 177,000 in 10 years. • The state has an […]
2006
Posted inAmerican Journal
Local athletes competing in college
Christa Hutchinson, a sophomore from Gorham, ran for the University of Southern Maine cross country team this fall. Her best finish was 11th. The team’s best finish was second. Elizabeth Trask, a junior from Westbrook, also ran for the USM women’s cross country team this fall. Anna Pease, a sophomore from Gorham, played as a […]
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Girl Scouts hosting registration sessions
Girl Scouts of Kennebec Council will hold a parent information and registration meeting on Monday, Dec. 4, at 7 p.m., at Wentworth Intermediate School Library in Scarborough. A similar meeting will be held Tuesday, Dec. 12, at 7 p.m., at the Village School in Gorham. Those attending will have the opportunity to learn about Girl […]
Posted inCurrent, Forecaster Sports
Seven Scarborough girls on SMAA all-star squad
The Southwestern Maine Activities Association recently announced their 2006 girls soccer all-star team. The Scarborough girls soccer team was rewarded for their fine play this season by having seven of their players selected to this year’s SMAA all-star line-up. Lexi Udeh and Libby Brackett were both first team all-stars and Kate Pemberton and Alex Hoy […]
Posted inCurrent, Southern Forecaster
Wild Willy's comes to South Portland
The owners of a new restaurant in South Portland are hoping it will be more than just another franchise near the mall. The fourth Wild Willy’s is about to open Dec. 5 on Westbrook Street in South Portland where the old Dexter Shoe building stands. Owners Paula and Eric Burkhardt, who have lived on Rock […]
Posted inAmerican Journal
All-star team filled with Rams and Blazes
The Southwestern Maine Activities Association recently announced their 2006 boys soccer all-star team and the West A regional champs from Scarborough had plenty of honorees. Gorham had four first team all-star selections: Kyle Perkins (back), Jake Brown (midfield), Joel Mundy (forward) and Zach Stover (forward) were all chosen based on their stellar play this fall […]
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City plowers gird for winter
PLOWING BY THE NUMBERS 85 – the number of miles of Westbrook streets to clear of snow. 35 – the number of miles of sidewalk to clear of snow. 17 – the number of pieces of plowing equipment the city owns. 2,500 – the total tonnage of road salt bought for this winter. Any day […]
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City plowers gird for winter
PLOWING BY THE NUMBERS 85 – the number of miles of Westbrook streets to clear of snow. 35 – the number of miles of sidewalk to clear of snow. 17 – the number of pieces of plowing equipment the city owns. 2,500 – the total tonnage of road salt bought for this winter. Any day […]
Posted inAmerican Journal
Gunman robs Windham Dunkin' Donuts
A week later, Windham police are still searching for a gunman who robbed Dunkin’ Donuts in Windham early Sunday morning. Wearing a black ski mask, a man brandished a black handgun and demanded cash from a clerk at 12:52 a.m. at the shop at 736 Roosevelt Trail (Route 302) in North Windham. Police said the […]
Posted inAmerican Journal
Library open house to be held Dec. 14
Walker Memorial Library open house What could be better during the busy holiday season than an opportunity to enjoy a Victorian-themed Christmas tree, seasonal music, hot-spiced tea and a roaring fire? If that sounds appealing, then plan to join the Friends of the Walker Memorial Library, 800 Main St., for its annual open house noon-5:30 […]