On Nov. 8, the most important decision you will make is whether you support our kids, with your vote on the Westbrook school expansion project. This project has been in the works for the last three years to address the overcrowding of our elementary schools and middle school. In the last several years, we have […]
November 2016
Posted inAmerican Journal
Sanphy has right to run
There have been many questions during this election cycle about the Westbrook Democratic caucus held for the local election this year. We were the only municipality in Maine continuing to use only the caucus system until the charter was changed in 2013. Once the new charter was approved by the citizens of Westbrook, we then […]
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Posted inSouthern Forecaster
Camp Ketcha fundraiser tweaked for 10th annual edition
For its 10th annual fall fundraiser, Camp Ketcha in Scarborough has made some significant changes, including new VIP tables, new and unusual silent auction items, a new band and most important of all, a name change. Once known as Martini Madness, the event is now called Moonlight Madness. Although the event will still include signature […]
Posted inSouthern Forecaster
Camp Ketcha fundraiser tweaked for 10th annual edition
For its 10th annual fall fundraiser, Camp Ketcha in Scarborough has made some significant changes, including new VIP tables, new and unusual silent auction items, a new band and most important of all, a name change. Once known as Martini Madness, the event is now called Moonlight Madness. Although the event will still include signature […]
Posted inAmerican Journal, Southern Forecaster
Polls open early for Gorham, Buxton voters
Gorham voters will go to the polls Election Day to select their choices in national, state, county and local balloting. In the municipal election, Gorham will fill three Town Council seats in uncontested races. The three names on the ballot are James Hager, Benjamin Hartwell and Paul Smith. Also unchallenged, Kyle Currier is seeking a […]
Posted inAmerican Journal, Southern Forecaster
Polls open early for Gorham, Buxton voters
Gorham voters will go to the polls Election Day to select their choices in national, state, county and local balloting. In the municipal election, Gorham will fill three Town Council seats in uncontested races. The three names on the ballot are James Hager, Benjamin Hartwell and Paul Smith. Also unchallenged, Kyle Currier is seeking a […]
Posted inAmerican Journal, Lakes Region Weekly
James C. Dyer, 86
James C. Dyer, 86, of Sienna Lane, Windham, died Wednesday, Oct. 26, 2016, at St. Joseph Rehabilitation and Residence. He was born in Westbrook, May 20, 1930, the son of Clyde and Mildred Dyer. He graduated from Westbrook High school and served in the National Guard. After high school her served in the U.S. Air […]
Posted inAmerican Journal
School referendum questions to ponder
Before anyone votes in favor of the $27 million school referendum it would be helpful to have answers to the following questions: Why should taxpayers have any faith in the financial management abilities of a school department that fails to spend a few hundred thousand dollars to maintain the Prides Corner School because the projections […]
Posted inCurrent, The Forecaster
Q&A with John Johnstone: ‘The guitar can play every style of music’
Classical guitar virtuoso John Johnstone teaches the instrument to kids in third through eighth grade at Cape Elizabeth Community Services. He also offers private lessons and teaches guitar at both the Portland Conservatory of Music and Bowdoin College. He performs the full spectrum of classical music from the Renaissance to baroque to romantic, along with […]
Posted inAmerican Journal
After mayoral debate, candidates prep for Election Day
With the race for Westbrook mayor down to just a few days, the four candidates are making their final pitches to residents and hoping that momentum from last week’s debate can swing the votes in their favor. Candidates Jason Jerrier, Mike Sanphy, Michael Shaughnessy and James Tranchemontagne all said they were pleased with the Oct. […]