American Journal
Utility mishmash extends Main Street construction period in Westbrook
Residents can expect about an additional two weeks of disruption on Main Street due to the complexity of the underground infrastructure.
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Pot business budding at former Gorham tool plant
Leaf Labs has received a license to operate a growing facility for adult-use marijuana at the old Black and Decker Plant in the Gorham Industrial Park.
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Bonny Eagle’s Superintendent Penna calls it a career
Paul Penna steps down from SAD 6 this week amid praise from school board members and former students.
American Journal News
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Eric Lane met with the School Committee in a private session last week.
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The city hopes to solicit bids for the work at the Cornelia Warren Outdoor Recreation Complex this summer and construction could begin in the fall.
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School staff who spoke with the American Journal say the materials are age-appropriate and prepare students for the realities of life. One parent, however, wants tighter restrictions on some materials
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Friends of Phoever Maine's Truc Huynh, who died at age 40 June 18, say he was a selfless hard worker who was dedicated to helping others.
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The project to rehab the boat launch off Lincoln Street is moving forward, but with some improvements to the design after more money was added to the project.
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The city's inaugural Juneteenth event featured local speakers, activities for kids and Jamaican food.
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Nathan Carlow claims the Buxton seat on the SAD 6 board and voters Tuesday also approve the school district's approve the $58.8 million budget.
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Voter approval, 1,013 to 589, followed a Town Council vote June 7 to wipe $1.6 million from the School Committee's proposed plan.
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The school budget saw a large margin of approval at the primaries Tuesday.
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Downtown eateries say business was good even during the early part of the pandemic and it remains strong.
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He defeated his opponent, Jean-Marie Caterina, in the Democratic primary, 334-224.
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School buses, police cruisers and fire trucks accompanied vehicles decked out with balloons and congratulatory signs in a parade to honor the Gorham High School Class of 2022 following graduation ceremonies June 12.
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Plans are underway to address students' concerns that different cultures are not understood or respected at Westbrook Middle School.
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The changes are in place but will have no impact on next week's election or the current makeup of the City Council.
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Superintendent Heather Perry says a number of positions will be cut as a result, but there will be no layoffs.
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After receiving an email the superintendent wrote to Chairperson Anne Schools, parent Eric Lane questions whether she "might have the same agenda" as the superintendent.
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A 15-member committee will decide whether a walking trail can be built on or near the St. Lawrence and Atlantic Railroad tracks or if the corridor should remain as is for future train use.
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One of the changes would involve the Narragansett Game Sanctuary.
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Six three-story buildings would house 204 apartments near the South Portland line.
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Westbrook Together Days, the first held in three years, kicked off Friday night and provided a full festival lineup Saturday, starting with a parade and followed by rides, food and fun at Riverbank Park.
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A crowd also confronted police officers at Together Days at Riverbank Park where the juvenile was suspected of fighting.
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The Chief Polin Award recipients are recognized as important stewards of an important river.
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If approved, Buxton would be assessed $9.1 million, an increase of $914,572, or 11.06 %.
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The fish run, highly visible at the Mill Brook Preserve in Westbrook, is on and could continue for anywhere from days to a month.
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Clifford L. Emery hopes to unseat either Thomas J. Peters or Mark J. Blier in the June 14 election.
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The event in Portland was designed to build relationships between immigrants and between them and their new community.
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Parent Eric Lane, who says Superintendent Heather Perry discriminated against him on the basis of his Christian values, reiterates his call for her dismissal.
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Superintendent Heather Perry says she considers an accusation that she discriminated against a parent as "withdrawn" because the parent is unwilling to meet with her.
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Construction-related road closures will start this summer and continue for six months.
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Nathan Carlow faces a challenge from Vickie Shane for the three-year term.
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The local band was on the brink of breaking up even before their first show because of a vocalist's medical issue. They're playing next weekend at Westbrook Together Days.
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Jean-Marie Caterina of Scarborough and Drew Gattine of Westbrook face off June 14 for a spot on the November ballot.
