Book offers historic look at mayors In commemoration of Westbrook’s incorporation bicentennial, the Westbrook Historical Society has published “Westbrook Mayors, A Brief History of the Village, the Town and the City.” This is an updated version of a booklet published by the society in 1991 to commemorate Westbrook’s 100th anniversary of becoming a city. “This […]
May 2014
Posted inCurrent, Southern Forecaster
Scarborough superintendent 'disappointed' with school budget vote
SCARBOROUGH – Following Tuesday’s rejection of the proposed new fiscal year school budget by voters, Scarborough Superintendent George Entwistle said the Board of Education and the Town Council would go back to the drawing board in order to further reduce the spending package, which voters said was too high He said the next town-wide referendum […]
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Gorham Notes – 5/15
Nicely heads business exchange Keith Nicely has been named president of the Gorham Business Exchange at its recent annual meeting at Spire 29 on the Square. Nicely, who was on the board of directors, succeeds Becky Winslow as president. Gorham Town Manager David Cole and Superintendent Ted Sharp were featured speakers at the meeting. Dana […]
Posted inAmerican Journal
Gorham Notes – 5/15
Nicely heads business exchange Keith Nicely has been named president of the Gorham Business Exchange at its recent annual meeting at Spire 29 on the Square. Nicely, who was on the board of directors, succeeds Becky Winslow as president. Gorham Town Manager David Cole and Superintendent Ted Sharp were featured speakers at the meeting. Dana […]
Posted inAmerican Journal
Gorham Notes – 5/15
Nicely heads business exchange Keith Nicely has been named president of the Gorham Business Exchange at its recent annual meeting at Spire 29 on the Square. Nicely, who was on the board of directors, succeeds Becky Winslow as president. Gorham Town Manager David Cole and Superintendent Ted Sharp were featured speakers at the meeting. Dana […]
Posted inAmerican Journal
Plant opening
Maine Gov. Paul LePage, left, presents Danny and Jon Shaw with a certificate of appreciation from the state on Wednesday as Shaw Brothers Construction Inc., opens its new multi-million-dollar asphalt plant in Gorham. LePage pushed a button to fill the first truck with asphalt. “This is going to create more jobs,” LePage said. Handshake
Posted inAmerican Journal, Southern Forecaster, Web
Not guilty plea entered for Hartwell
GORHAM – The attorney representing Gorham Town Councilor Benjamin Hartwell, who was charged with drunk driving in March, has entered a not guilty plea on behalf of Hartwell, according to Cumberland County Court documents. Hartwell, 34, had been scheduled to appear for an arraignment hearing on Wednesday, May 14. Attorney Paul Aranson, in a letter […]
Posted inAmerican Journal
LETTERS: Memorial Day worthy of recognition
To the elected officials of Westbrook: I have lived my entire 68 years in Westbrook, and have always believed it to be an honorable, respected, decent place to raise a family. However, I feel the need to express my point of view regarding Memorial Day. My husband, Garry Amos Logan, is a proud American and […]
Posted inCoastal Journal, The Forecaster
Tax-hike ceiling threatens Brunswick capital projects
BRUNSWICK — The town may have to defer paving, vehicle replacement, and other capital improvement projects to realize a tax increase of no more than 4 percent. A plan to cut more than $1 million from the combined municipal-school budget was still being formulated as councilors prepared for a public hearing on the proposed budget Thursday […]
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Trial opens in Maine OUI, texting fatal accident
Two passengers were killed in the 2012 West Paris crash.