Last week a group of Westbrook police officers traveled to Arlington National Cemetery in Virginia to participate in the annual Wreaths Across America event to honor officers who have died. From left, Officer Richard Alexander, Chief Janine Roberts and Sgt. Anthony Ciampi on Dec. 16 laid wreaths at the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial on […]
2017
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Down the road a piece: Iceberg? I don't see an iceberg
Since my column has been on the internet, I’ve routinely gotten emails from people in other hemispheres and on distant continents – Australia and South Africa, to name two. Often these writers begin by saying they know little about North America and nothing about Maine and then go on to ask one question or another. Several […]
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Down the road a piece: Iceberg? I don't see an iceberg
Since my column has been on the internet, I’ve routinely gotten emails from people in other hemispheres and on distant continents – Australia and South Africa, to name two. Often these writers begin by saying they know little about North America and nothing about Maine and then go on to ask one question or another. Several […]
Posted inUncategorized
Down the road a piece: Iceberg? I don't see an iceberg
Since my column has been on the internet, I’ve routinely gotten emails from people in other hemispheres and on distant continents – Australia and South Africa, to name two. Often these writers begin by saying they know little about North America and nothing about Maine and then go on to ask one question or another. Several […]
Posted inAmerican Journal
Textile program weaves new Mainers into workforce
WESTBROOK — A city business is partnering with Portland Adult Education and Southern Maine Community College to not only create American-made products, but to train immigrants to be part of the American workforce. A class of eight stitchers graduated Dec. 15 from a program facilitated by Dory Richards Waxman, owner of Old Port Wool & Textile Co. The […]
Posted inAmerican Journal
Textile program weaves new Mainers into workforce
WESTBROOK — A city business is partnering with Portland Adult Education and Southern Maine Community College to not only create American-made products, but to train immigrants to be part of the American workforce. A class of eight stitchers graduated Dec. 15 from a program facilitated by Dory Richards Waxman, owner of Old Port Wool & Textile Co. The […]
Posted inAmerican Journal
Textile program weaves new Mainers into workforce
WESTBROOK — A city business is partnering with Portland Adult Education and Southern Maine Community College to not only create American-made products, but to train immigrants to be part of the American workforce. A class of eight stitchers graduated Dec. 15 from a program facilitated by Dory Richards Waxman, owner of Old Port Wool & Textile Co. The […]
Posted inAmerican Journal
10th celebration set to ring in New Year Gorham
Virginia Wilder Cross, founder of New Year Gorham, brings the town its 10th anniversary celebration this year. Here, she is pictured last year with Duane Dreger, left, and Bruce Roullard. Public snow sculpturing at this year’s New Year Gorham celebration is being replaced with ice sculptures by a pro with an unveiling at 4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 31, […]
Posted inAmerican Journal
10th celebration set to ring in New Year Gorham
Virginia Wilder Cross, founder of New Year Gorham, brings the town its 10th anniversary celebration this year. Here, she is pictured last year with Duane Dreger, left, and Bruce Roullard. Public snow sculpturing at this year’s New Year Gorham celebration is being replaced with ice sculptures by a pro with an unveiling at 4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 31, […]
Posted inAmerican Journal, Lakes Region Weekly
It Happened in Windham: Christmas through the decades
The Christmas season is here and houses are decorated with bright, twinkling lights; Christmas trees are adorned with lovely ornaments, and stockings are hung by the chimney with care. We enjoy celebrating the holidays with our friends and family and exchange gifts to show our love and appreciation. In Windham’s first settlement, New Marblehead, which […]