Bravo to Edgar Allen Beem for getting it right that Shawn Moody is led by the nose and pulled by strings. Moody may have been a “compassionate conservative” (whatever that means) and, by all reports, a decent and civil fellow, but in the presence of brutes, one may become more brutal. Being soft spoken and […]
American Journal
News and information from and about the Maine towns of Westbrook, Gorham and Buxton.
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Buxton Notes
A gathering last Saturday at the home of Ken Aldrich on Flaggy Meadow Road prepares to cut a ribbon dedicating the “Green Monstah Wall” and wiffle ball field. Fans dedicate ‘Green Monstah’ A mix of 38 children and adults in Buxton Sept. 22 attended a dedication of the “Green Monstah Wall” and wiffle ball field at […]
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Neglected Duck Pond graveyard coming back to life
WESTBROOK — After years of being off limits to the public, a neglected family cemetery off Duck Pond Road is the process of being restored. Sandra Cort and her husband, Bruce, began restoring the more than 200-year-old Gowen Cemetery at 622 Duck Pond Road a month and a half ago. “It was heavily overgrown. We looked […]
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Letter: Balentine finds fault in the wrong places
Sadly, again, I am writing to state my disdain for columnist John Balentine, who has found the tone of American politics in his view to be mostly the fault of resisting Democrats and renowned reporters like Bob Woodward. They are, in his words, “trumping up every story.” If I were him I wouldn’t sully the […]
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Race is on for Westbrook School Committee seats
WESTBROOK — This year will be the first time longtime School Committee incumbents Veronica Bates and James Violette have faced competition for their seats. Kristen Beahm was chosen at the Republican caucus Sept. 4 to vie for Bates’ Ward 2 seat. Bates has been on the committee since 2011. Challenging Violette for his Ward 5 seat, […]
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Gorham Notes
Tim O’Neill, right, has recently completed a summer internship working in the office of U.S. Rep. Paul Ryan, speaker of the House of representatives, in Washington, D.C., and is pictured with Ryan. O’Neill graduated from Gorham High School in 2015 and is a senior at American University. Girl Scouts earn Silver Award Girl Scouts Emily […]
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Mills has what it takes to be great governor
Janet Mills has two important characteristics that will make her a great governor. She is a decent, honest person and she has a lengthy record of public service helping the people of Maine. I have known Janet for almost 45 years. We were in law school together. I worked on some policy issues with her. […]
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60 Years Ago
The Westbrook American reported on Oct.1, 1958, that Maurice Senechal of Westbrook, a Marine Corps Reserve gunnery sergeant, was honored for his outstanding assistance to Marine recruiters. Westbrook Mayor Elmer Currier, Emil Aube and Philip Currier visited friends in New Brunswick, Canada.
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Plans put focus on fun at falls
Port Lighting Systems was in the city Sept. 13 to test the possibility of installing a system to light the Saccarappa Falls to make it more of a downtown focal point. Dozens of people showed up to the testing to see the water bathed in red, purple, blue and yellow lighting. Port Lighting Systems, based […]
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Westbrook Notes
Seniors to meet Westbrook Senior Citizens will meet at 12:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 1, at the Community Center, 426 Bridge St. Newt Curtis and Charlie will play piano and sing. Seniors will travel Nov. 7 and 8 to a casino getaway and will visit Mohegan Sun and Foxwoods in Connecticut. They will lodge at Two […]