WESTBROOK – It’s not every year that the Symphonic Band at the University of Maine gets to give a performance for the inauguration of one of the university’s presidents. On April 11, the Westbrook High School Band will get an even rarer treat: The privilege of playing at the same event. Both bands will play […]
2012
Posted inThe Forecaster
Brunswick council rejects Bowdoin College offer to buy old school for $2M
BRUNSWICK — Selling an old school building to Bowdoin College for $2 million is not the right way to plug a deficit in next year’s school budget, according to the town councilors. That was the message Tuesday night at a special Town Council meeting, called in response to Bowdoin’s offer to renegotiate last October’s swap […]
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Westbrook's Sunset Ridge to stay as is
WESTBROOK – The auction for the property known as Sunset Ridge Golf Links in Westbrook has come and gone, and while the identity of the new owner remains a secret, the property likely will not be changing that much. “My understanding is that the buyers want to continue using it as a golf course,” said […]
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Off-duty deputy helps disarm Portland gunman
Deputy Richard Kimball, who had just finished his overnight shift at the jail, was on his way home when he spotted a man waving a gun on Forest Avenue.
Posted inBusiness, News
Organic farmers appeal decision in Monsanto lawsuit
The group bringing the lawsuit is headed by Maine potato farmer Jim Gerritsen. The group doesn’t want money, just protection from lawsuits filed by Monsanto, a multi-billion-dollar chemical corporation.
Posted inAmerican Journal
Twins, TV team up for Buxton benefit
BUXTON – After three years on community television, twins Dianne Senechal, a Buxton selectwoman, and her sister, Donna Sawyer of Limington, are celebrating with a live show to benefit charity at 7 p.m., Saturday, March 31, at The Old White Church, 15 Salmon Falls Road, Buxton. The twins’ “Garden Thyme” TV show has aired for […]
Posted inAmerican Journal
Twins, TV team up for Buxton benefit
BUXTON – After three years on community television, twins Dianne Senechal, a Buxton selectwoman, and her sister, Donna Sawyer of Limington, are celebrating with a live show to benefit charity at 7 p.m., Saturday, March 31, at The Old White Church, 15 Salmon Falls Road, Buxton. The twins’ “Garden Thyme” TV show has aired for […]
Posted inAmerican Journal
Westbrook notes – 3/28
Library friends raffle The Friends of the Walker Memorial Library, 800 Main St., is sponsoring a spring raffle of two baskets. One basket is filled with children’s books, chocolate sweets, plush bunnies, a Zhu Zhu pet, a copy of “The Velveteen Rabbit” and a dollhouse kit. The other basket has a gardening theme. It’s a […]
Posted inAmerican Journal
Gorham teams headed to Odyssey finals
GORHAM – Creative thinking, out-of-the-box ideas and innovation were celebrated and rewarded when about 170 teams from all across Maine descended on the Wells schools Saturday to take part in the state Odyssey of the Mind tournament. There were some new winners, as well as returning champions among the teams chosen to go on to […]
Posted inAmerican Journal
Gorham teams headed to Odyssey finals
GORHAM – Creative thinking, out-of-the-box ideas and innovation were celebrated and rewarded when about 170 teams from all across Maine descended on the Wells schools Saturday to take part in the state Odyssey of the Mind tournament. There were some new winners, as well as returning champions among the teams chosen to go on to […]