LYMAN — A Waterboro woman wanted by police for alleged credit card theft and stealing prescription drugs was arrested by state police Tuesday — and, they claim, she attempted to ditch a bag of illegal drugs when they were taking her into custody. Nicholle Babb, 24, was arrested and taken to York County Jail, where […]
December 2016
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Arts Calendar
Through Dec. 18 “Miracle on 34th Street,” presented by Schoolhouse Arts Center, 16 Richville Road, Standish. Dec. 16 and 17 at 7:30 p.m. and Dec. 18 at 2 p.m. Tickets are $14 for adults, $12 for students and seniors. Call 642-3743 for reservations or buy tickets on-line at www.schoolhousearts.org. Through Dec. 24 “A Christmas Carol,” […]
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Deaths
Blanchette, James L., 62, of Westbrook, died at home on Dec. 5, 2016. Arrangements by Blais & Hay Funeral Home, Westbrook. Frank, Robert C., of Naples, died on Dec. 8, 2016. Arrangements were by Hall Funeral Home, Casco. Harrington Jr., John W., 80, formerly of Westbrook, died at the Merrimac County Nursing Home in Boscawen, […]
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Spa brings new aesthetic to Westbrook
WESTBROOK—Chances are, you’ve never seen anything like Craft Estética in town. With features like a Himalayan salt room and a soak lounge, the new, upscale day spa at 17 Ash St. brings a unique business to the city, and to Greater Portland. The gleam of the new spa, with a glass facade just feet away […]
Posted inAmerican Journal, Southern Forecaster
Spa brings new aesthetic to Westbrook
WESTBROOK—Chances are, you’ve never seen anything like Craft Estética in town. With features like a Himalayan salt room and a soak lounge, the new, upscale day spa at 17 Ash St. brings a unique business to the city, and to Greater Portland. The gleam of the new spa, with a glass facade just feet away […]
Posted inAmerican Journal, Southern Forecaster
Westbrook Notes
Mill Brook trail opens Over 45 people braved frigid temperatures on Saturday, Dec. 10, to attend the Presumpscot Regional Land Trust ribbon cutting to officially open the Mill Brook Preserve trail system in Westbrook. The three-mile trail system is now open to the public for walking, hiking, trail running, and snowshoeing. There are three trailheads to the […]
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Wrestling teams kick off season in style: Bonny Eagle finishes tenth at annual invitational.
WESTBROOK—Westbrook hosts one of the season’s opening, large invitationals, and this past Saturday saw the event go off as planned. Mt. Ararat/Brunswick won the team title, with Westbrook (and Gorham – three Rams wrestle as part of the Blazes contingent) themselves finishing seventh. “We had some ups and downs throughout the course of the day,” […]
Posted inAmerican Journal, Lakes Region Weekly, Northern Forecaster, Southern Forecaster
Questionable fidelity
I may have voted illegally. On election day, I tried to do everything strictly by the book, but apparently I screwed up. I went to my town hall on Nov. 8 and cast my ballot in the usual fashion, after which I helped myself to the delicious coffeecake the town clerk bakes for these occasions. […]
Posted inAmerican Journal, Lakes Region Weekly, Northern Forecaster, Southern Forecaster
Questionable fidelity
I may have voted illegally. On election day, I tried to do everything strictly by the book, but apparently I screwed up. I went to my town hall on Nov. 8 and cast my ballot in the usual fashion, after which I helped myself to the delicious coffeecake the town clerk bakes for these occasions. […]
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Reader doesn’t like Diamon’s column
Mr. Mehlsak invited your readers to give you input on what you do well and what you could do better recently. I have been a subscriber of the American Journal for many years starting when I lived in Standish, my hometown. I have continued getting the American Journal even though I no longer live in […]