WESTBROOk – The developer of a proposed $37.5 million health-care campus in Westbrook briefed city councilors Monday about the three-phase project thatcwould create 113 full-time jobs. “We would like your support,” Daniel Maguire, a partner of Sandy River Co. in Portland, told councilors. Maguire is proposing to build Stroudwater Landing, a three-phase complex on a […]
2011
Posted inAmerican Journal
School reuse loses in recount
BUXTON – A recount Tuesday failed to overturn defeat of the June 14 referendum asking Buxton voters to convert the Hanson School to a community center. According to Town Clerk John Myers, advocates of reusing the school gained one vote, but still lost, 549-540. The original tally was a 10-vote margin against the proposal, 546-536. […]
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Willows Pizza wins South Portland National Little League AAA title
The Willows Pizza AAA Little League team won the South Portland National Little League championship and intercity AAA Little League championship this season. The team will be honored at the league’s closing ceremonies July 9 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the Pine Street fields. Front row (from left): Sean Sullivan, Paul Zechman, Fisher […]
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Study finds more pollution at beaches nationwide
A review of data from 3,000 locations nationwide finds that waters in Louisiana, Ohio, Indiana and Michigan have the highest levels of contamination.
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Pirates win Cape Little League crown
The Pirates won the Cape Elizabeth Little League Majors championship on June 18, completing the tournament without a loss. Front row (from left): Cooper Hoffman, Casey Cloutier, Marshall Peterson, Jacob Allen, Sam Hunter, Carson Sullivan. Back row: Matt O’Neill, Robert Dutton, Jack Stewart, Ryan Weare, Garrett Mello. Coaches: Mike Hunter, Tom Cloutier, Steve Allen, Dan […]
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U.S. appeals court upholds Obama health care law
The 2-1 majority opinion was written by a Jimmy Carter appointee and agreed with by a George W. Bush appointee. The dissenting judge was appointed by Ronald Reagan.
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Maine bill aims to make ‘bath salts’ illegal
The synthetic drug has caused dozens of overdoses in recent weeks.
Posted inAmerican Journal, Southern Forecaster, Web
Vacant schools add up
GORHAM – Gorham has a history of finding new uses for its old schools – the former Shaw Junior High School on South Street was converted to Gorham Municipal Center, and the former Robie School on Gray Road now serves as a community center. But now, the town is facing a new challenge – two […]
Posted inAmerican Journal
Vacant schools add up
GORHAM – Gorham has a history of finding new uses for its old schools – the former Shaw Junior High School on South Street was converted to Gorham Municipal Center, and the former Robie School on Gray Road now serves as a community center. But now, the town is facing a new challenge – two […]
Posted inAmerican Journal, Southern Forecaster, Web
Gousse looks to district’s future
WESTBROOK – It goes without saying that Marc Gousse is pleased with his new role leading the Westbrook school district, but he isn’t letting it go to his head. In the beginning of March, when he was picked to be the interim superintendent after Dr. Reza Namin resigned, Gousse jumped into the deep end, tackling […]