To elected officials everywhere: Given the civil discourse in our communities, states and country, I would ask that you accept a small gift as a token of my hopes and dreams for our futures: It is simply a quote from President John F. Kennedy, and it reads: “So, let us begin anew – remembering on […]
2017
Posted inLakes Region Weekly
Timely advice from JFK
To elected officials everywhere: Given the civil discourse in our communities, states and country, I would ask that you accept a small gift as a token of my hopes and dreams for our futures: It is simply a quote from President John F. Kennedy, and it reads: “So, let us begin anew – remembering on […]
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School board hires architect for high school
Daniel Cecil of Harriman Architects & Engineers addresses a Gorham School Committee special meeting last week. The School Committee OK’d a contract for $217,500 to design a concept plan to expand and renovate the high school. GORHAM — The School Committee has hired a consultant to design a concept for additions and renovation of the high school, […]
Posted inAmerican Journal
School board hires architect for high school
Daniel Cecil of Harriman Architects & Engineers addresses a Gorham School Committee special meeting last week. The School Committee OK’d a contract for $217,500 to design a concept plan to expand and renovate the high school. GORHAM — The School Committee has hired a consultant to design a concept for additions and renovation of the high school, […]
Posted inAmerican Journal, Lakes Region Weekly
Recovery underway after storm’s slam
This downed tree takes out utility lines and blocks early morning traffic Monday on Lowell Road, between New Portland and Longfellow roads in Gorham. Dangling on utility wires, a downed limb Monday reduces commuter traffic to one lane on Ossipee Trail (Route 25) in Gorham. A scene at Hamlet Coach Park in Westbrook. […]
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Politics & Other Mistakes: Reshuffle the deck
Gambling isn’t among my many vices, but as a confirmed libertine, I have no objection to other people squandering their money by trying to disprove the law of averages. I would, however, like to see the state grab a bigger share of the profits from those who take pleasure in losing their cash to slot […]
Posted inAmerican Journal
Don’s Lunch needs a new place to park
WESTBROOK — The longtime Westbrook staple Don’s Lunch is in need of a new place to set up shop. Don’s Lunch, a semi-mobile food truck, closed Tuesday after its lease ended at Friendly Gas, located at 925 Main St. The lease was not extended after a disagreement over rent. Craig Bernier, the owner of Don’s Lunch, […]
Posted inAmerican Journal
Westbrook Notes
Dancers from Drouin Dance Center in Westbrook will perform in Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City. Dancers to appear in Macy’s Parade Thirteen student dancers from Drouin Dance Center of Westbrook will perform in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City. The parade will be televised on NBC. “They have begun rehearsals […]
Posted inSouthern Forecaster
60 Years Ago
The Westbrook American reported on Nov. 6, 1957, that Westbrook’s Mr. and Mrs. John Milliken and their children, Martha and Jeff, had moved from Webster Avenue to a new home on Monroe Avenue. Judy Kennedy was elected president of the FHA Club at Westbrook High School. Pat Ladd was vice president.
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60 Years Ago
The Westbrook American reported on Nov. 6, 1957, that Westbrook’s Mr. and Mrs. John Milliken and their children, Martha and Jeff, had moved from Webster Avenue to a new home on Monroe Avenue. Judy Kennedy was elected president of the FHA Club at Westbrook High School. Pat Ladd was vice president.