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Brunswick Police Beat: Dec. 21

Arrests 12/12 at 11:32 p.m. Ashley R. Elliott, 25, of Main Street, Topsham, was arrested on Pleasant Street by Officer Cory Isles on an outstanding warrant from another agency. 12/13 at 6:30 p.m. Rochelle R. Warren, 21, of Amy Circle, Dresden, was arrested on Pleasant Street by Officer Christopher Wolongevicz on outstanding warrants from another agency. 12/14 at 4:13 p.m. […]

Posted inAmerican Journal

Solemn ceremonies honor veterans

Mel Tukey plays Taps Saturday in a Wreaths Across America ceremony in South Buxton Cemetery. At the podium is event organizer and Buxton Selectman Chad Poitras. Westbrook Police Chief Janine Roberts places a wreath Saturday on a veteran’s grave in Arlington National Cemetery. At Arlington National Cemetery in Virginia on Saturday, Gorham Police Department representatives […]

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Buxton Notes

John, Carolyn and Ramona Snell at the closing on the sale of an easement to protect Snell Family Farm. Snell’s a forever farm Snell Family Farm has long been a local institution in Buxton. Now, the farm will remain a farm for generations to come, thanks to the Snell family’s decision to protect the farm […]

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Gorham Notes

Carl Phillips, left, receives a plaque from Jim Burnham, treasurer of the Gorham Lions, for his assistance in posting U.S. flags in the village. Lions club honors Phillips Carl Phillips was recognized when the Gorham Lions Club held its holiday dinner Dec. 11 at Ocean Gardens Restaurant. Phillips, owner of Phillips Towing and Repair, “volunteers […]

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Local history comes alive with Canal School project

WESTBROOK — Longtime elementary school teacher Roberta Morrill has been retired from the Westbrook School Department for more than 20 years, but returned to Canal School last week to share her memories of growing up in Westbrook with the school’s third graders. Morrill’s visit Dec. 14 was part of the Local Stories Project, a months-long interdisciplinary […]

Posted inAmerican Journal

Letter: Christmas lights bring magic to city

I would like to express my heartfelt thanks to all of Westbrook’s maintenance and grounds men who worked on putting up this year’s Christmas lights. Everyone I know has mentioned that this year’s display, especially around the falls, Riverwalk and the walking bridge, has just been magical and the best ever seen in Westbrook. Shame […]