There should be an adequate supply of electricity despite the closure of several power stations.
May 2014
Students step up for food waste challenge
WESTBROOK – Students from Westbrook and Gorham middle schools described their unique efforts toward sustainability in front of a large audience on Monday, as both programs were awarded $1,000 from the Chewonki Foundation’s Zero Waste Challenge. The Chewonki Foundation, an environmental education organization based in Wiscasset, launched the Zero Waste Challenge three years ago, and […]
Students step up for food waste challenge
WESTBROOK – Students from Westbrook and Gorham middle schools described their unique efforts toward sustainability in front of a large audience on Monday, as both programs were awarded $1,000 from the Chewonki Foundation’s Zero Waste Challenge. The Chewonki Foundation, an environmental education organization based in Wiscasset, launched the Zero Waste Challenge three years ago, and […]
Students step up for food waste challenge
WESTBROOK – Students from Westbrook and Gorham middle schools described their unique efforts toward sustainability in front of a large audience on Monday, as both programs were awarded $1,000 from the Chewonki Foundation’s Zero Waste Challenge. The Chewonki Foundation, an environmental education organization based in Wiscasset, launched the Zero Waste Challenge three years ago, and […]
Brunswick School Board rejects budget cuts, OKs 4% increase
BRUNSWICK — The School Board on Wednesday approved a $36.2 million education budget for the 2015 fiscal year, after rejecting several cuts that were proposed over the past two weeks. The result is a budget virtually unchanged from one recommended at an April 16 workshop. It could result in a property tax increase of 4.4 percent. […]
Ash borer showing up again in New Hampshire
the pest has chewed hundreds of millions of ash trees on a destructive rampage through 22 states.
EBT fraud suspects have ties to sex-trafficking case
GORHAM – Two people charged with electronic benefit transfer (EBT) fraud were arrested last week at the same Gorham home involved in last month’s sex-trafficking arrest. Gorham Police Department arrested a woman and a man at 19 Woodland Road in Gorham on charges that include misuse of EBT cards. The two were Donna Fernandes, 52, […]
American Journal Arts Calendar – 5/1
Theater Through Saturday, May 3 “Marvin’s Room,” presented by The Originals, Saco River Theatre, 29 Salmon Falls Road, Bar Mills (Buxton), 7:30 p.m.. $20-$25. 929-5412 or www.sacorivertheatre.org. Saturday, May 3 “Twelfth Night,” presented by Young Actors Shakespeare Conservatory (Acorn Productions), 1 p.m. at St. Lawrence Art Center, Portland. $5. Suggested donation; 854-0065 or www.nakedshakespeare.org. “Dance […]
Council OKs Skybox licenses
WESTBROOK – Under a watchful eye, Skybox Bar & Grill has been awarded renewal of its liquor and amusement licenses, despite concerns discussed by councilors about the frequent noise complaints involving the Brown Street establishment. The Westbrook City Council unanimously approved the licenses Monday after discussing the noise issue with Skybox owner Allen Moore, who […]
MPTC Member Spotlight: Arren Rawson
My Place Teen Center has chosen Arren Rawson as its May Member Spotlight. Member Spotlight is an opportunity for My Place Teen Center teens to be recognized by staff and their peers for their contributions to the My Place community. The staff selected Arren because he has had a great attitude during the last month […]