Forced out of New Orleans by Hurricane Katrina, Susan Rappold is making a new life for herself in Gorham, enjoying the winter snow and even making plans for a traditional Mardi Gras celebration. But even novel winter fun and a Mardi Gras won’t relieve her homesickness. “I’m happy to be in Maine but I miss […]
2006
Posted inAmerican Journal, Southern Forecaster, Web
Westbrook Together Days Planning Meeting
There will be an organizational meeting for anyone interested in helping to plan and work on the 2006 Westbrook Together Days Committee. The meeting will be held on Thursday February 16 from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Westbrook City Hall. Anyone who wishes to participate but is unable to attend this first meeting can […]
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Looking Back 0208
February 1981 Work is moving ahead steadily on the steel framework for the $75 million biomass boiler at the S. D. Warren paper mill in Westbrook. The lighted Christmas tree that stood at the highest point has been replaced with a big U. S. flag. Scott Paper Co.’s S. D. Warren Division and the city […]
Posted inAmerican Journal
Gorham considers charter spending change
On Tuesday, the Gorham Town Council was to consider splitting a proposed charter change to increase a spending cap into two questions for voters in a November referendum. The council action came after the American Journal’s deadline. If the council approves splitting the referendum into two questions, one would ask voters to increase the amount […]
Posted inLakes Region Weekly
Lakes Region Calendar
Feb. 4: Bean Supper at Steep Falls Library, 4:30-7 p.m. Two kinds of beans, two kinds of hot dogs, mac & cheese, American Chop Suey, soup, corn bread, brown bread, rolls, and many different kinds of salads, $6 adults, $3 kids. Feb. 8: “Budgeting Basics,” 6:30 to 8 p.m., Bonny Eagle Middle School, 92 Sokokis […]
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Port Harbor Marine earns national ranking
Boating Industry magazine, a 76-year-old business publication regarded as the most authoritative and widely respected magazine serving the marine industry, has ranked Port Harbor Marine number 13 in its inaugural “Top 100 Dealers” listing. Rob Soucy, general manager of Port Harbor Marine, which has a Lakes Region location in Raymond on Sebago Lake, says the […]
Posted inLakes Region Weekly
Port Harbor Marine earns national ranking
Boating Industry magazine, a 76-year-old business publication regarded as the most authoritative and widely respected magazine serving the marine industry, has ranked Port Harbor Marine number 13 in its inaugural “Top 100 Dealers” listing. Rob Soucy, general manager of Port Harbor Marine, which has a Lakes Region location in Raymond on Sebago Lake, says the […]
Posted inLakes Region Weekly
Critics say Baldacci's tax reform report inconclusive, political
Critics of a report released last week by the Baldacci administration on whether a tax reform bill passed in 2005 is working say at best the numbers are inconclusive and at worst represent a taxpayer-funded campaign brochure. The 34-page report, summarized in a full-color, glossy, six-sided handout that cost $3,695 to design and print, admits […]
Posted inLakes Region Weekly
Critics say Baldacci's tax reform report inconclusive, political
Critics of a report released last week by the Baldacci administration on whether a tax reform bill passed in 2005 is working say at best the numbers are inconclusive and at worst represent a taxpayer-funded campaign brochure. The 34-page report, summarized in a full-color, glossy, six-sided handout that cost $3,695 to design and print, admits […]
Posted inAmerican Journal, Lakes Region Weekly, Southern Forecaster, Web
State lowering tax revenue projections
The state may have to cut its revenue projections just two months after it boosted them by $164 million – money that is all spoken for in the governor’s proposed supplemental budget. Finance Commissioner Becky Wyke said wage and salary and personal income projections may have to be reduced and inflation increased, cutting back on […]