WESTBROOK — It’s never too late to become a Girl Scout. This is especially true when a woman shares the organization’s values and inspires girls to explore an interest in science. Laura Thompson became an honorary Girl Scout earlier this month when she was named the 2018 Woman of Distinction by Girl Scouts of Maine. “I wasn’t […]
American Journal
News and information from and about the Maine towns of Westbrook, Gorham and Buxton.
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Young life lost renews talk on River Road safety
WINDHAM — The crash on River Road that killed a 15-year-old Westbrook girl earlier this month has sparked Town Council discussion about the heavily traveled road’s safety along with a call for a more formal look at the issue. “I think it’s time we look at some traffic calming techniques on River Road,” said Councilor […]
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Transformation Project behind, but optimistic
WESTBROOK — With a quarter million dollars still needed, final renovations at the Transformation Project are expected to start next month, nearly a year later than expected. Ken Hawley, the director of the Transformation Project, said he hopes construction can start by the end of January and that the organization can be operating by spring. The faith-based organization works […]
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Westbrook man surrenders in Lamb Street incident
WESTBROOK — A standoff ended peacefully Tuesday after the suspect surrendered at the Public Safety Building. Brandon Conley, 32, of Westbrook, was arrested Dec. 26 after allegedly assaulting his girlfriend in an apartment on Lamb Street. He was scheduled to be arraigned Wednesday afternoon in District Court in Portland. According to Police Chief Janine Roberts, Westbrook […]
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Westbrook Notes
A stagecoach line through Westbrook will be topic when the Historical Society meets at 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 3, at the Community Center. Stagecoach history Terry Christy, a retired educator, will present the history of a stagecoach trail when Westbrook Historical Society meets at 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 3, at Westbrook Community Center, 426 […]
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Wrestling: Bonny Eagle travels to Windham, picks up team win
WINDHAM—The Scots picked up a 42-30 dual-meet victory at the Eagles on Wednesday evening, Dec. 20, thanks to wins by Andrew Thomas, Anthony Mason, Caleb Frost, and Tyler Fitz. “Typically I don’t like to talk in the negative, but I feel like they came out flat today,” Windham head coach Jason Dryburgh said of his […]
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Boys Hockey: Sloppy first costs Gorham, Scarborough prevails
GORHAM—Gorham couldn’t quite get it done vs. visiting Scarborough on Wednesday night, Dec. 20. The Rams posted a flurry of goals at the start of the second – and even seized the lead on Tyler Weeks’s contribution – but the Storm surged back soon enough, retaking control on a Luke Levesque penalty shot and ultimately […]
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Inside Bridgton
Shop local With Christmas only a couple days away, I hope everyone has finished their holiday shopping, wrapping and baking and can settle down to enjoy the holidays with family and friends. But for those last-minute shoppers, here’s a reminder that local retailers in Bridgton offer a wide range of wonderful, fun and unique gifts […]
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Textile program weaves new Mainers into workforce
WESTBROOK — A city business is partnering with Portland Adult Education and Southern Maine Community College to not only create American-made products, but to train immigrants to be part of the American workforce. A class of eight stitchers graduated Dec. 15 from a program facilitated by Dory Richards Waxman, owner of Old Port Wool & Textile Co. The […]
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10th celebration set to ring in New Year Gorham
Virginia Wilder Cross, founder of New Year Gorham, brings the town its 10th anniversary celebration this year. Here, she is pictured last year with Duane Dreger, left, and Bruce Roullard. Public snow sculpturing at this year’s New Year Gorham celebration is being replaced with ice sculptures by a pro with an unveiling at 4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 31, […]