The night before Election Day, Westbrook officials unanimously gave final approval to a moratorium on retail marijuana establishments and other businesses, in anticipation of the passage of state referendum Question 1, which would legalize recreational marijuana. As of the American Journal’s print deadline Wednesday, the results on Question 1 were considered still too close to […]
2016
Posted inAmerican Journal, Southern Forecaster
Gorham Notes
Gorham Lions Club members will begin the Christmas tree sales after Thanksgiving. Lions ready for tree sales The Gorham Lions will again set up shop at the Cooks Hardware parking lot with tree sales starting on Saturday, Nov. 26. “The trees will come from the same Searsmont tree farm as last year and there should be the […]
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Posted inAmerican Journal, Lakes Region Weekly, Southern Forecaster
We Love to Eat
Community meal – Thursday, Nov. 10, noon, Westbrook-Warren Congregational Church, 810 Main St., Westbrook. Baked chicken, suggested donation, $5. Chowder luncheon – Friday, Nov. 11, and every Friday, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., North Deering Congregational Church, 1364 Washington Ave., Portland. Bowl of haddock chowder with crackers, $9; or lobster roll lunch with chips, $10; cup of chowder, […]
Posted inAmerican Journal, Lakes Region Weekly, Southern Forecaster
We Love to Eat
Community meal – Thursday, Nov. 10, noon, Westbrook-Warren Congregational Church, 810 Main St., Westbrook. Baked chicken, suggested donation, $5. Chowder luncheon – Friday, Nov. 11, and every Friday, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., North Deering Congregational Church, 1364 Washington Ave., Portland. Bowl of haddock chowder with crackers, $9; or lobster roll lunch with chips, $10; cup of chowder, […]
Posted inAmerican Journal
Incumbents retain seats in Westbrook legislative races
Westbrook state Rep. Dillon Bates was re-elected in House District 35 on Tuesday, beating out Republican challenger James Bourque by a tally of 2,846 to 1,962. Bates, who was with fellow Westbrook Democratic Committee members at Lenny’s Tuesday’s night, was positive as the results came in. Across Maine, Democrats picked up a number of House […]
Posted inAmerican Journal, Southern Forecaster
Westbrook Notes
Honoring veterans The Stephen W. Manchester Post 62 of the American Legion will conduct a ceremony a Veterans Day ceremony at 11 a.m. on Friday, Nov. 11, at Riverbank Park on Main Street. The public is encouraged to attend. Woman’s club to meet The GFWC Westbrook Woman’s Club will meet at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, […]
Posted inAmerican Journal, Southern Forecaster
Westbrook Notes
Honoring veterans The Stephen W. Manchester Post 62 of the American Legion will conduct a ceremony a Veterans Day ceremony at 11 a.m. on Friday, Nov. 11, at Riverbank Park on Main Street. The public is encouraged to attend. Woman’s club to meet The GFWC Westbrook Woman’s Club will meet at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, […]
Posted inCoastal Journal, The Forecaster
Harpswell Police Beat: Nov. 11
Arrests 11/1 at 2:42 a.m. Corey L. Farmer, 25, of Hadfield Shore Road, was arrested on Hadfield Shore Road by Cumberland County Sheriff’s Deputy Benjamin Schaeffer on charges of obstructing a report of a crime, criminal threatening and domestic violence assault.
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South Portland Police Beat: Nov. 11
Arrests 10/23 at 1:29 a.m. Michelle K. Gouzie, 23, of Westbrook, was arrested on Main Street by Sgt. Kevin Gerrish on a charge of operating under the influence. 10/23 at 2:17 a.m. Ashley Blanchard, 28, of Raymond, was arrested on Broadway by Officer Kaitlyn Thurlow on a charge of operating under the influence. 10/24 at […]
Posted inCoastal Journal, The Forecaster
Bath Police Beat: Nov. 11
Arrests 11/3 at 4:48 p.m. Jazmine Hummel, 20, of Chestnut Street, was arrested by Cpl. Jason Aucoin at Middle and Russell streets on a charge of violating conditions of release, and issued a summons on charges of possession of marijuana and sale or use of drug paraphernalia. Summonses 10/22 A 12-year-old female, of Bath, was […]