WESTBROOK – Located in her office, Dr. Christine Blake’s Westbrook shop helps those who need gowns to afford them. WESTBROOK – When Christine Blake was a child, her family didn’t have a lot of extra money to spend on non-essentials, like formal gowns. Years later, her own children are allowed to play in the gowns […]
2013
Posted inAmerican Journal
Westbrook ends effort to share city and school finance departments
WESTBROOK – Blaming differing management styles and questions about supervision, Westbrook had ended efforts to share a city and school finance department, according to sources from both sides. The switch back to two separate departments will cost the taxpayers nearly $200,000 in the next fiscal year. Consolidation of services between the city and schools had […]
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Westbrook ends effort to share city and school finance departments
WESTBROOK – Blaming differing management styles and questions about supervision, Westbrook had ended efforts to share a city and school finance department, according to sources from both sides. The switch back to two separate departments will cost the taxpayers nearly $200,000 in the next fiscal year. Consolidation of services between the city and schools had […]
Posted inCoastal Journal, Northern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Harpswell charter school faces funding, legislative hurdles
HARPSWELL — Before Harpswell Coastal Academy opens to 60 students this fall, the charter school has many hurdles to clear. But despite having to raise $135,000, arrange transportation for students, hiring staff and signing a building lease before September, the head of HCA said there’s no doubt HCA will clear them in time. “We will absolutely […]
Posted inNews, Politics
Marijuana advocates plan protest of Wellness Connection
The Hallowell rally on Friday will protest the company’s use of pesticides and its treatment of workers.
Posted inNews, Politics
Legislature kills GOP-backed capital-gains tax break
The Democratic majority rejects arguments that lowering the tax would stimulate economically beneficial investments to offset lost revenue
Posted inLife & Culture, News
Leno to leave ‘Tonight Show,’ Fallon to take over
“Jimmy Fallon is a unique talent and this is his time,” says Steve Burke, chief executive officer of NBC Universal.
Posted inAmerican Journal
Teen center screening familiar film
WESTBROOK – Keeping teens off the streets and out of trouble are the goals of Mission Possible, Westbrook’s teen center, and the organization has increased the numbers of teens it serves. Now, if only it can find the money to keep its red doors open. On Thursday, April 11, the Mission Possible center will host […]
Posted inAmerican Journal
Gorham Marketplace 'upbeat'
Organizers of Gorham Marketplace report that about 2,000 people attended this year’s event, held March 30 at the Gorham campus of the University of Southern Maine. The annual event, sponsored by Gorham Business Exchange, showcases local products and services available from Gorham vendors along with entertainment. It featured entertainment and demonstrations, food court, kids’ activities, […]
Posted inAmerican Journal, Southern Forecaster, Web
Overtime costs prompt talk of closing small Westbrook fire station
WESTBROOK – Closing down the fire station on Bridgton Road could save Westbrook money and increase safety for firefighters, but it might not be the best thing to do for the residents, according to Chief Michael Pardue. The question about closing Station 3 was brought up by City Councilor Victor Chau during a March 25 […]