I am writing to make clarification on a prior article I had submitted to your paper that was published on Feb. 22. Over the years, I have taken on the role of publicity coordinator and most recently the social ministry chairperson for my church, Trinity Lutheran here in Westbrook. I always try to keep the […]
2006
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School Committee to hold public meeting on sex ed curriculum
The Westbrook School committee will be hosting a community forum on the proposed changes to the school department’s human sexuality curriculum. The public meeting will be held on Tuesday, March 7 at 7 p.m. in the Westbrook High School cafeteria. The meeting is intended for the School Committee to receive comments from parents and other […]
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Looking Back 0301
March 1981 Hannaford Brothers Co., which owns Martin’s Shop ‘N Save and other stores, has taken an option on the Gorham racetrack. Automobile safety seats for children will be explained in a meeting Saturday in the West Scarborough United Methodist church. In a letter to American Journal readers, the Windham Chamber of Commerce calls for […]
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Five generations for Mains family Florence and Ernest Mains Jr. of Cumberland Street said their great-great granddaughter, Rainah, will be a year old on April 5. Rainah represented the fifth generation in a recent family photo that included Florence Mains, her son, Robert Mains Sr.; Robert Mains, Jr.; a great-granddaughter, Jamie, holding Rainah. St. Pierre, […]
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Five generations for Mains family Florence and Ernest Mains Jr. of Cumberland Street said their great-great granddaughter, Rainah, will be a year old on April 5. Rainah represented the fifth generation in a recent family photo that included Florence Mains, her son, Robert Mains Sr.; Robert Mains, Jr.; a great-granddaughter, Jamie, holding Rainah. St. Pierre, […]
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Westbrook Then and Now 0301
The original Mechanic Street Fire Station was built in 1890 to house the Valentine Hose Company, which was the first organized fire company in Westbrook. The Valentine Hose Company was named after Leander Valentine, who was the first mayor of Westbrook, and was serving as mayor when this station was built. Valentine Hose Company (Westbrook […]
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Preliminary Gorham school budget up
The Gorham school budget is set for a $1.9 million, or 7.4 percent, increase over the budget approved last year, according to Jim Hager, chairman of the Gorham School Committee, who added Tuesday that these were “preliminary figures.” Hager also expects the state’s subsidy to increase by $1.5 million, reducing the amount of money from […]
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Preliminary Gorham school budget up
The Gorham school budget is set for a $1.9 million, or 7.4 percent, increase over the budget approved last year, according to Jim Hager, chairman of the Gorham School Committee, who added Tuesday that these were “preliminary figures.” Hager also expects the state’s subsidy to increase by $1.5 million, reducing the amount of money from […]
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The family man
Pullquote: “He’s always so freakin’ happy, and it bugs me!” Rielly’s friend Chris Herbert, who is godmother to his daughter Shannon. Editor’s note: This is the second in an occasional series of profiles on Westbrook’s political leaders. City Council President Brendan Rielly is one of the leading Democrats in Westbrook, but there’s more to him […]
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Fireman’s muster for community day Buxton Community Day would be held on Saturday, July 22, according to Chris Barstow, director of the Buxton Recreation Department. A fireman’s muster will be an added attraction this year and the starting time of the parade has been changed to noon from 10 a.m. This year’s community day will […]