Following final discussion by the Finance Committee this week, the Westbrook School Committee could be voting to approve the fiscal year 2015-16 school budget next Wednesday, April 8. Superintendent of Schools Marc Gousse said the Finance Committee meeting on Wednesday, April 1, after the American Journal’s deadline, will most likely wrap up discussions, and he’ll […]
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Easter service in English marks new era for Westbrook church
The Rev. Mutima Peter, a native of Africa and a longtime Westbrook resident, has seen his Christian fellowship grow from a small gathering of African refugees and immigrants to a thriving congregation and community center. Now, with Easter being celebrated Sunday, Peter wants to expand the fellowship to better represent the surrounding Westbrook community. A […]
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Developers: Waterfront project would give Portland $200 million boost
Critics say the economic activity is a benefit, but fear encroachment into the Munjoy Hill neighborhood.
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South Portland police invite Craigslist users to conduct business at station
The program, called the Online Transaction Safety Zone, is intended to protect users of the website from becoming victims of criminals posing as buyers or sellers.
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Tom Brady posts photo of himself in body cast
New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady had some fun on April Fool’s Day. He posted this photo of himself on his Facebook page with the message “Jordan’s crossover is no joke!” That’s Michael Jordan’s signature on the cast, naturally.
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Maine lawmakers send fair pint of beer bill to Gov. LePage
Under the bill, bars and restaurants that advertise that a beer is a pint must sell it in a glass that holds at least 16 ounces.
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South Portland school budget grows to prevent cuts
SOUTH PORTLAND — City Manager Jim Gailey on Wednesday outlined a total budget increase of 3.8 percent, to $95.3 million. In the joint City Council-School Board public hearing on the fiscal 2016 school and municipal budgets, Superintendent of Schools Suzanne Godin presented a budget with a 3.65 percent increase, requiring an appropriation of approximately $46 million. […]
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Indiana lawmakers approve changes to religious objections law
It isn’t clear whether the governor will sign the amended version, which prohibits service providers from using the law as a legal defense for refusing to provide services, goods, facilities or accommodations.
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South Portland seeks dismissal of oil pipeline lawsuit
SOUTH PORTLAND — The city on Tuesday asked a federal judge to dismiss a lawsuit filed by Portland Pipe Line Corp., on grounds the company has no actual plans to move Canadian tar sands crude oil through its pipeline to South Portland. The motion was the city’s first official response to the lawsuit filed Feb. 6 […]
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Saco businessman gets year and day for laundering illegal drug proceeds
Michael Paul Jr., 45, laundered $39,000 through his company to buy a truck for marijuana smuggler David Jones and later transfer ownership of the truck to Jones.