PORTLAND — OccupyMaine protesters were dealt a major setback Wednesday when a Maine Superior Court judge ruled that their tent city in Lincoln Park is not a form of constitutionally protected speech. In a press release Wednesday afternoon, the city said it would serve the group Thursday with an eviction notice that will give the […]
February 2012
Posted inAmerican Journal
Best bid wins Westbrook golf course
WESTBROOK – After being closed for more than a year, the future of the sprawling Sunset Ridge Golf Links in Westbrook is still not clear. But with the announcement of an auction of the bank-owned property later this month, one thing is sure: Ron Edgecomb will not be running it. Edgecomb, who bought what was […]
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Legacy Publishing celebrates expansion
WESTBROOK – A Westbrook company officially opened its second location in the city Tuesday, with a number of distinguished guests in attendance, including Gov. Paul LePage. LePage, along with representatives from both Sen. Susan Collins’ and Sen. Olympia Snowe’s offices, were on hand for the ribbon-cutting ceremony for Legacy Publishing. Also on hand were Westbrook […]
Posted inAmerican Journal
Westbrook tweaks economic development post
WESTBROOK – Westbrook is about to start seeking a replacement for Keith Luke, former director of community and economic development, but before the position is advertised, city officials are giving the position a few tweaks. “It’s not (going to be) dramatically different,” said City Administrator Jerre Bryant. Luke stepped down from his position last month […]
Posted inAmerican Journal
Westbrook tweaks economic development post
WESTBROOK – Westbrook is about to start seeking a replacement for Keith Luke, former director of community and economic development, but before the position is advertised, city officials are giving the position a few tweaks. “It’s not (going to be) dramatically different,” said City Administrator Jerre Bryant. Luke stepped down from his position last month […]
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Gorham notes – 2/1
2011 busy police year Lt. Christopher Sanborn of Gorham Police Department on Jan. 24 released statistics for last year. Sanborn said the department handled 12,810 calls for service, which represents more than 35 per day. It also investigated 482 accidents; issued 1,493 civil citations; 399 criminal summonses; arrested 226 suspects; issued 789 warnings; and wrote […]
Posted inAmerican Journal
Buxton notes – 2/1
Gravestones topic at Buxton church A Buxton resident will present a program at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 5, at North Buxton Congregational Church, Groveville, about rubbings of early gravestones. Paul Baresel will present the historical talk about gravestone symbolism. Baresel, who has been a guest speaker at several historical societies in southern Maine, has […]
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Buxton notes – 2/1
Gravestones topic at Buxton church A Buxton resident will present a program at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 5, at North Buxton Congregational Church, Groveville, about rubbings of early gravestones. Paul Baresel will present the historical talk about gravestone symbolism. Baresel, who has been a guest speaker at several historical societies in southern Maine, has […]
Posted inAmerican Journal, Lakes Region Weekly, Web
BOYS BASKETBALL: Biddeford stuns Bonny Eagle
BIDDEFORD – Tuesday night was one to remember for Biddeford senior Bobby Cote. The Tigers’ (7-8) captain electrified the packed gymnasium as he scored a season-high 33 points in his team’s stunning 69-62 win over the Bonny Eagle Scots (12-3). CJ Autry scored 23 points for the Scots in the losing effort. There is a […]
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Grant advances Topsham waterfront park project
TOPSHAM — With a $40,000 grant in hand, the town is another step closer to turning the vision of a waterfront park into a reality. The Board of Selectmen accepted the coastal planning funds from the Maine State Planning Office on Jan. 19. The panel also formed an ad hoc citizens committee to develop design […]