Those of us who have been around Westbrook a while all know that the federally backed downtown Urban Renewal project of the 1970s had some drawbacks. But in response to a Sept. 6 letter in the American Journal (“Urban Renewal Was Disaster for Westbrook”) it’s unfortunate that still to this day viewpoints exist which refuse […]
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News and information from and about the Maine towns of Westbrook, Gorham and Buxton.
Posted inAmerican Journal, Southern Forecaster
Newcomer challengng McLean in House District 27
Andrew McLean Age: 33 Residence: Gorham Party affiliation: Democrat Family: Married Occupation: Law student, University of Maine School of Law Education: Bachelor’s degree, Plymouth State University; master’s degree in public policy and management, Muskie School of Public Service, University of Southern Maine; law degree expected 2020 Political/civic experience: House of Representatives, 2012-present; Maine Commission for […]
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Posted inAmerican Journal, Forecaster Sports, Lakes Region Weekly
Field Hockey: Gorham bounces Bonny Eagle 1-0 from first round of playoffs
GORHAM—Haley Lowell snuck the Rams past the visiting Scots on a lone goal, a first-half strike, in the playoffs prelims on Friday afternoon, Oct. 12. The notch came on a perfectly-executed corner. The Scots weren’t without their chances and both head coaches – Vonde Saunders for Bonny Eagle and Becky Manson-Rioux for Gorham – remarked on the […]
Posted inAmerican Journal, Forecaster Sports
Boys Soccer: Gorham and Cheverus battle to a draw
PORTLAND—Gorham and Cheverus battled to a 1-1, double-overtime draw at Fitzpatrick Stadium on Thursday night, Oct. 10, matching each other on second-half goals by Stag James Shimansky and Ram Andrew Rent. The result leaves Gorham, now 12-0-1, atop the standings still – they’ve been there all season long – but bumps Cheverus, now 8-3-2, up […]
Posted inAmerican Journal, Lakes Region Weekly
It Happened in Windham: The two Andersons of Windham Hill
In my last It Happened in Windham column, I talked about Maplewood, the Anderson homestead on the River Road. This week, I’ll introduce you to two more Andersons who lived in a lovely Colonial house on Windham Hill. The first Edward Anderson was the son of the fifth settler of New Marblehead, Abraham Anderson. He […]
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Letter: Presumption of innocence, RIP
The Senate hearing on Judge Kavanaugh was sickening. Evidently, the destruction of two good people, their families and their careers is nothing compared to the preservation of Democrat power and privilege. The politics of personal destruction was on embarrassing display. The radical Dems set the stage by lying to Dr. Ford about the committee’s willingness […]
Posted inAmerican Journal, Lakes Region Weekly
Letter: Thanks to Rep. Fay for helping oil customers
I am writing today with a letter of thanks to Rep. Jess Fay. Not long ago, I wrote out a check for $2,000 for my oil bill. It got me to thinking that I never worried last year about whether I would get my scheduled oil delivery. I knew I would. Many of my friends […]
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Letter: Austin respects the taxpayers of District 67
I want to express my support for State Rep. Sue Austin for House District 67. Rep. Austin has worked tirelessly for the taxpayers in her district. As a representative for my district, specifically Gray, she has been very responsive to my concerns and issues. She continues to receive high marks from the small business community, […]
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Letter: Trump supporters need glimpse of reality
Those who are paying attention instead of watching Fox News for real news have watched Donald Trump flood the swam instead of draining it. Mr. Trump continues to make money at his resorts using them for offiical use, funneling fees to Trump Enterprises. Mr. Trump continues to demean and critize anyone that disagrees with him, […]
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Letter: Small business community benefits from Volk's work
My name is Bret Watson and I am the president of Jotul North America in Gorham. As a business leader, what happens in Augusta is very important to me. I am completely convinced that Amy Volk is the best candidate to represent District 30 as our state senator. As chair of the Labor, Commerce, Research […]