WESTBROOK – Idexx Laboratories is currently before city planners to get the OK for a large building expansion at its facility off Eisenhower Drive in the Five Star Industrial Park. A public hearing on Idexx’s plans is scheduled for Tuesday, April 3. Members of the planning board met with Idexx’s development team at the site last […]
American Journal
News and information from and about the Maine towns of Westbrook, Gorham and Buxton.
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Candidate round up
The slate of candidates for this June’s primaries has been set. In Senate District 25, Republican David Savage, 17 Winslow Road in Falmouth is looking to unseat incumbent Democrat Cathy Breen, 15 Ridges Drive in Falmouth, who is seeking reelection for her third term. Senate District 25 covers Cumberland, Falmouth, Gray, Long Island, Chebeague Island, […]
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Men's Lacrosse: USM falls to Norwich
GORHAM—Norwich sprang out early at USM on Saturday afternoon, March 17, grabbing the game’s first three goals and never looking back. The Cadets led 9-3 to start the fourth quarter, but a strong Huskies’ run in the waning minutes cut their deficit to 10-6 at the final buzzer. “We knew the Cadets are a very […]
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Women's Lacrosse: Saint Joe's extends hot start with win over USM
STANDISH—St. Joseph’s College moved to 3-0 with a home win vs. the University of Southern Maine on Thursday, March 15. Kayla Kelly (York, Maine) netted six goals to lead the Monks in triumphing 11-7 over the Huskies. “We expected a lot of athleticism from their offense and defense,” said USM head coach Ashley Durepo, “and […]
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Men's Baseball: USM's Komulainen named Rookie of the Week
GORHAM–The Little East Conference released its weekly awards list covering March 12-18 on Monday the 19th, with USM freshman Jason Komulainen (pitcher/catcher) garnering Rookie of the Week honors. Komulainen, a Gorham native and Gorham High School Graduate, appeared in his first six collegiate games last week, hitting safely in all six and recording multiple hits […]
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Vocational Center gets tech boost from Evergreen
WESTBROOK – The Westbrook Regional Vocational Center’s information technology got a boost recently when Evergreen Credit Union donated more than $30,000 in computer equipment to the center. From its location next to Westbrook High School the Westbrook Regional Vocational Center offers students from Gorham, Westbrook, Scarborough, Bonny Eagle and Windham high schools instruction in automotive […]
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USM Vets fundraise to complete classwork and build community
PORTLAND – Students from the University of Southern Maine are coming together to set up a fund to improve the educational experiences for veterans at the university. Stephen White, a member of USM’s chapter of Student Veterans of America, said the group, is trying to raise $25,000 by the end of next month. Half the […]
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Community goodwill protects pup
WESTBROOK – A blind, 14-year-old chihuahua was rescued from the cold on March 6, the day before a nor’easter brought more than a foot of snow to the city thanks to the goodwill of the Westbrook community. Graham Road resident Kathy Clarrage was driving back from the Westbrook Community Center that evening and was just […]
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The Night Show returns to Westbrook
WESTBROOK – “The Nite Show” with Danny Cashman will return to Westbrook next month. The 30-minute late-night talk show, featuring a monologue, comedy bits, guest interviews and performances, will film two shows at the Westbrook Performing Arts Center Friday, April 13. “When we took our show to Westbrook last year, the venue, the city, and the region really […]
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Unanimous support from council may bring happy trails
WESTBROOK – The Presumpscot Regional Land Trust is looking to improve access to Mill Brook Preserve and is looking for city funding to do so. Last week, representatives from the Presumpscot Regional Land Trust appeared before the city council to ask for $23,500 in open-space funding to do trail improvement work. The funding would come […]