BUXTON — Adam Sanborn, 26, was taken into custody after he allegedly threatened his mother with a firearm on Mother’s Day, according to a press release from Police Chief Troy Cline. Sanborn, Cline said in the release, would be charged with domestic violence criminal threatening with a firearm, a Class C crime, and domestic violence […]
American Journal
News and information from and about the Maine towns of Westbrook, Gorham and Buxton.
Posted inAmerican Journal, Forecaster Sports
Baseball: Gorham struggles at the plate, falls to Deering
GORHAM—Gorham dropped their second straight on Thursday afternoon, falling at home 3-1 to Deering. Offense has been Gorham’s problem of late – their lone run came in the second when Nolan Brown scored on a Lucas Roop single – and even respectable pitching and fielding hasn’t been enough to settle them into a groove. “We’re […]
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Balentine, Hiltunen no good for local paper
This concerns the fawning article written by apparent Trump admirer John Balentine in the May 4 issue, as well as articles regularly contributed by Lane Hiltunen. Although some readers may applaud these views, there are more than a few readers like myself who find them offensive and tiresome. Mr. Balentine may be proud to be […]
Posted inAmerican Journal, Lakes Region Weekly
Legislators walked away from duties
On April 18 and again on May 2, the Maine Legislature voted against extending the legislative session, showing just how dysfunctional our government has become. The refusal by many members of the Maine House of Representatives to finish their work does not punish Democrats, it punishes the people of Maine. Walking away from their legislative […]
Posted inAmerican Journal, Southern Forecaster
Question of Rielly's recusal clarified
WESTBROOK — For years Council President Brendan Rielly has participated in budget deliberations, but has recused himself, as he did Monday night, from voting on the budget because of a potential “financial involvement” with the city and his employer. Rielly, a partner with Jensen Baird Gardner and Henry, the city’s legal counsel, refrains because of his […]
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Focus continues on improving pedestrian safety
WESTBROOK — The Maine Department of Transportation and the Bicycle Coalition of Maine, teaming up on an initiative aimed at making roadways safer for all, held a pedestrian safety forum last week, the second of its kind in the city. Between 2013 and 2017, there were 27 pedestrian accidents in Westbrook, including 24 that resulted […]
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Planet Dog continues to reinvent the ball
WESTBROOK — A Westbrook-based company will compete next week with other Maine companies to prove it has the most innovative new Maine-based product. Planet Dog will join five other businesses May 18 at Maine International Trade Center’s Trade Day 2018 at the Samoset Resort in Rockland in hopes of securing the Best in Show award. “It […]
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Westbrook Notes
Pictured at a recent Rotary meeting are, from left, Rotarian/Discover Downtown Westbrook Vice President Phil Spiller, Waterstone Properties Business Director Greg Day and Rotarian President Bill Chadwick. Rotarians hear from Waterstone Westbrook’s new business partner, Waterstone Properties Group, recently attended the Westbrook-Gorham Rotary’s weekly service luncheon to present its vision of its redevelopment of the […]
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Drop in state subsidy impacts SAD 6 taxpayers
William Brockman, SAD 6 business manager, explains the proposed school budget to Buxton’s Board of Selectmen on May 2. The proposed $49.6 million budget is up $991,470 or 2.04 percent over the current $48.6 million. BUXTON —Although the proposed Maine School Administrative District 6 budget represents only a slight increase, the projected state subsidy drops […]
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Gorham Notes
Human trafficking survivor to speak The monthly series Potluck With a Purpose continues at 6:30 p.m. Friday, May 11, at Summit Community Church (formerly South Gorham Baptist Church), 53 County Road, Gorham. The series combats human trafficking and the guest speaker is Tricia Grant. “We are extremely fortunate to have Tricia Grant as our presenter,” […]