American Journal

Ken Shapiro would like to see a Recumbent Tricycle Division as a permanent part of a more inclusive Beach to Beacon 10K.

The Planning Board's recommendation on the proposal allowing for more homes to be built in part of the state's Narragansett Game Sanctuary will be sent to the Town Council.

The new space has cold storage space, something the busy organization has been looking for as it serves food-insecure children and their families throughout Cumberland County.

The event, among 16,000 others held nationwide on Tuesday, was hosted by the Westbrook Police Department with the goal of building community relationships with law enforcement.

Sally Nason of Scarborough is the first member of Vet to Vet Maine to receive the certification, which compensates her for some of her time.

The three-day celebration, starting Aug. 5, is packed with events and activities, including "a humdinger of a parade."

The Westbrook-based Supernova baseball teams will attend 297 Baseball Academy in Aruba in August. Coaches and parents hope it will be a transformative trip.

Work on the relocated and restored 200-year-old barn at Cherry Hill Farm is continuing and is expected to be completed by Thanksgiving.

A study is the first step in a proposal to close the popular attraction now located at the recreational complex.

The group has concerns about the environmental impact, but the developer is turning over almost half the acreage to the Presumpscot Regional Land Trust.

The council also passes a non-binding proclamation to support a woman's right to choose if state laws change.

Buxton turns 250 July 14 and Richard "Sandy" Atkinson has 85 years' worth of memories about it.

Rep. Sue Salisbury, D-Westbrook, will attend a leadership academy for state officials next month in Philadelphia.

Volunteers have made a big push to have the whole lake covered for the count on Saturday, July 16.

The office, the first on the municipal level in Maine, is helping veterans connect to benefits and to each other.

Performers and audience members share their love for blues music and cigar box guitars in Westbrook last weekend.

Among the American Academy of Canine Water Rescue trainees is Beacon, a Newfoundland who will assist lifeguards at the state park.

Paul Penna steps down from SAD 6 this week amid praise from school board members and former students.

Eric Lane met with the School Committee in a private session last week.

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.

Residents can expect about an additional two weeks of disruption on Main Street due to the complexity of the underground infrastructure.

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.

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

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.

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.

The city's inaugural Juneteenth event featured local speakers, activities for kids and Jamaican food.

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.

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.

The school budget saw a large margin of approval at the primaries Tuesday.

Downtown eateries say business was good even during the early part of the pandemic and it remains strong.

He defeated his opponent, Jean-Marie Caterina, in the Democratic primary, 334-224.

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.