Brunswick Mon. 5/21 6:30 p.m. Town Council TH Tues. 5/22 7 p.m. Planning Board TH Wed. 5/23 10 a.m. Staff Review Committee TH Wed. 5/23 4 p.m. Shelter Task Force TH Wed. 5/23 6 p.m. Rivers & Coastal Water TH Thur. 5/24 9 a.m. People Plus Board Border Trust Thur. 5/24 7 p.m. Recycling & Sustainability Committee […]
May 2018
Posted inNorthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Falmouth Police Beat: May 17
Arrests 5/5 at 10:52 p.m. Julia A. Klippert, 60, of Crossing Brook Road, Cumberland, was arrested on U.S. Route 1 by Officer Mike Brown on a charge of theft by unauthorized taking or transfer. 5/9 at 10:11 p.m. Charles M. Small Jr., 50, of Mayall Road, Gray, was arrested on Gray Road by Officer Mike […]
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Posted inNorthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Falmouth Police Beat: May 17
Arrests 5/5 at 10:52 p.m. Julia A. Klippert, 60, of Crossing Brook Road, Cumberland, was arrested on U.S. Route 1 by Officer Mike Brown on a charge of theft by unauthorized taking or transfer. 5/9 at 10:11 p.m. Charles M. Small Jr., 50, of Mayall Road, Gray, was arrested on Gray Road by Officer Mike […]
Posted inSouthern Forecaster
60 Years Ago
The Westbrook American reported on May 21, 1958, that Carol Day and Leanne Eaton, both of Monroe Avenue in Westbrook, entertained with a lawn party as each observed birthdays of sons. Richard Day was 5 and Robbie Eaton, 6. Gorham engineer Dale Caruthers was hired by the Westbrook Parking Authority to draw up specifications for […]
Posted inAmerican Journal
Briefs
Gorham facilitiesoff limits Saturdayfor police drills GORHAM — Several Gorham facilities will be closed on Saturday, May 19, as police conduct active shooter drills. Closures include Gorham High School, its parking lot and athletic fields; the Gorham Municipal Center, parking lot and recreation end; Shaw Gym; and Robie Park and Robie softball field. Residents will […]
Posted inSouthern Forecaster
Correction
The proposed SAD 6 budget for 2018-19 would decrease the tax assessment levied to Frye Island by $49,712. Taxes on a home with an assessed value of $200,000 would decrease $63.40, according to the SAD 6 budget booklet. The Frye Island information was incorrect in the April 10 issue of the American Journal.
Posted inAmerican Journal, Southern Forecaster
Gorham Notes
Student winner in essay contest Teona Sok, a Gorham High School senior, took first place in the high school division of the 2018 Maine Constitution Essay competition. The theme for grades 9-12 was “The Importance of Voting and Democracy.” “Living in a democracy is one of the greatest privileges in America,” Sok’s opening paragraph reads. […]
Posted inSouthern Forecaster
Looking Back
May 19, 1993 Despite spending $8 million in preparation work, building a regional recycling center and accessory landfill in Gorham is no sure thing. Some officials connected with the Regional Waste Systems project from the beginning are now openly questioning whether the complex is needed, and saying less costly options should be explored. Others say […]
Posted inLakes Region Weekly, Southern Forecaster
On the Right Lane: Bring back the transfer station
“My wife is always trying to get rid of me. The other day she told me to put the garbage out. I said to her I already did. She told me to go and keep an eye on it.” Rodney Dangerfield When I was growing up we put our two 55-gallon trash barrels in a […]
Posted inAmerican Journal, Southern Forecaster
Athletic director resigns a year into the job
WESTBROOK —For the second time in a year, the Westbrook School Department is searching for a new athletics and activities director. Gary Groves resigned last week after being in the position for only a year. He said when he applied for the position last spring, he was asked if he was committed to the district […]