A proposal to convert Gorham’s School Street United Methodist Church into commercial and retail use has drawn favorable comments from the Planning Board. On behalf of Four Brothers, LLC, Michel Salvaggio outlined the plans for the church, which include a gourmet deli and a restaurant with a bar, to Gorham’s Planning Board Monday night. The […]
2006
Posted inAmerican Journal
Ramblings 0111
Crabtree discusses Katrina On Jan. 4, Allen Crabtree of Sebago spoke to the Westbrook Historical Society on his experiences with the Red Cross in Louisiana after Hurricane Katrina. Donna Conley of the Society board of directors introduced Crabtree. Secretary Susan Norton gave her report, Ellie Saunders reported on recent donations, and Nancy Curran gave the […]
advertisement
Posted inAmerican Journal, Southern Forecaster, Web
Aubuchon holds Mission Possible benefit
On January 14, Aubuchon Hardware in Westbrook will be holding its 5th annual Community Appreciation Day. For the past four years, Aubuchon has donated a portion of its proceeds to a local charity or organization chosen by the store manager. Proceeds of this year’s event in Westbrook will help raise money for the Mission Possible […]
Posted inAmerican Journal
Gorham man named shareholder at Bernstein Shur
James F. Keenan, Jr. of Gorham has been named a shareholder of Bernstein Shur, one of northern New England’s largest full-service law firms. Keenan, a member of the firm’s Intellectual Property, Technology, and Business Law practice groups, represents a national client base that includes businesses of all sizes, spanning a wide range of industries. Keenan […]
Posted inAmerican Journal
Gorham 50 years ago 0111
The Westbrook American reported in its issue of Jan. 11, 1956, that Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Morse of Little Falls were vacationing in Florida.
Posted inAmerican Journal
Game on: Getting ready for hockey
There’s no doubt about it: hockey is back. If you decided to take the last year off (along with the NHL) there are a few things that you should consider doing before lacing up the skates this season. Whether you play competitively in a league or enjoy pick up games on the local pond, these […]
Posted inAmerican Journal
Westbrook Remembered 0111
This building was located at 872-874 Main Street. Built in the 1840’s by Dana Brigham, the building was referred to as the Brigham Block and Brigham Hall. The top floor of this building was used for Catholic Masses from 1873 until 1879 when St. Hyacinth Church was built on Brown Street. This photo shows the […]
Posted inLakes Region Weekly
Elders donate their cars, get free rides
Transportation – or lack of it – is one of the biggest issues of concern for elders in all of rural Maine. Alternatives to driving your own car are few, but Independent Transportation Network is working to find solutions. As his health declined, Irving Anzmann of Portland, decided it was no longer safe to drive. […]
Posted inLakes Region Weekly
Elders donate their cars, get free rides
Transportation – or lack of it – is one of the biggest issues of concern for elders in all of rural Maine. Alternatives to driving your own car are few, but Independent Transportation Network is working to find solutions. As his health declined, Irving Anzmann of Portland, decided it was no longer safe to drive. […]
Posted inAmerican Journal, Lakes Region Weekly, Southern Forecaster, Web
Standish checkpoint latest in Sheriff
The Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office continued its crackdown on drivers operating after suspension with its latest license checkpoint, located on Route 35 in Standish. According to Capt. William Rhoads, six members of the Habitual Offender Strike Force checked about 300 operator licenses between 5 a.m. and 8:30 a.m. last Thursday. “We hadn’t gone to Standish […]