GORHAM — Aided by a kind stranger, a Steep Falls dog frightened and injured in a midnight car crash last month is spending the holiday season recuperating, lame but miraculously alive. The stranger coming upon the crash scene rescued a confused Murray, delivering him to an animal emergency clinic. While Murray, a 45-pound Lab mix, […]
American Journal
News and information from and about the Maine towns of Westbrook, Gorham and Buxton.
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Winter Previews: Bonny Eagle
Alpine Skiing (Bonny Eagle and Massabesic ski with Gorham)Coach: Sean MunkacsiKey athletes returning: Owen Smith, Victor Popov, Derek Kuusela, Jacob Polchies, Sam Cousins, Maggie Munkacsi, Estelle BallardOutlook: “This year our depth has increased considerably and we are focused on putting solid runs together more consistently than last year,” Coach Munkacsi says. “We have increased the […]
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Gorham proposes senior tax relief plan
Gorham Town Councilor Marla Stelk, left, Tuesday introduces a proposed property tax rebate plan for the town’s elderly. GORHAM — The Town Council Tuesday unanimously backed sending a tax rebate plan for senior citizens to its Ordinance Committee for study and a recommendation. Under language presented in Tuesday’s Town Council agenda, eligible seniors age 70 or […]
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‘Queen of light’ follows in mom’s footsteps
PORTLAND — Twenty-five years after her mother was crowned the first queen of light at St. Ansgar Lutheran Church, Paige Marchand of Gorham had the same honor. During a special Festival of St. Lucia held at the Rosemont neighborhood church Sunday, Marchand took on the role of the saint, who was martyred by the Romans […]
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Westbrook’s Gallant-Charette up for world award
WESTBROOK — Swimming is usually a solo sport, but Pat Gallant-Charette needs the help of the community if she’s going to win her next honor. Gallant-Charette, a Westbrook resident and world champion swimmer, has been nominated for the 2017 World Open Water Swimming Woman of the Year award. Anyone can vote online in the contest and […]
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Construction begins on hotel to replace Travelodge
PORTLAND — The Travelodge Motel on Brighton Avenue is being torn down and replaced by a Hampton Inn. The $5.3 million project is being developed by Kamlesh Patel of Portland Hotels, Inc. He expects the Hampton Inn and Suites to be completed by 2019, he said Monday. The Travelodge, located at 1210 Brighton Ave., sits […]
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Gorham Notes
Gorham police officers Dean Hannon, left, and Michael Coffin next week will escort a truck convoy in Wreaths Across America from Maine to Arlington National Cementery in Virginia. The wreaths will be placed on graves of the nation’s war dead. The Gorham officers are pictured last year when they left with the convoy in a snowstorm. Coffin, […]
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Stranger comes to dog’s aid after Gorham crash
GORHAM — Aided by a kind stranger, a Steep Falls dog frightened and injured in a midnight car crash last month is spending the holiday season recuperating, lame but miraculously alive. The stranger coming upon the crash scene rescued a confused Murray, delivering him to an animal emergency clinic. While Murray, a 45-pound Lab mix, […]
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60 Years Ago
The Westbrook American reported on Dec. 11, 1957, that Airman Bernard C. Golder Jr. of Westbrook had been promoted to crew leader on the flight deck of the USS Ranger. He was expected home on Dec. 20 on Christmas leave to visit his parents on West Pleasant Street. Bruce Bicknell with 15 points and Denny […]
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Westbrook teenager killed in River Road crash
WINDHAM — A 15-year-old Westbrook girl died Tuesday night in a one-car crash on River Road, according to police. Four other young women in the vehicle were injured. Tyonna Adams died at the scene of the accident, which took place on River Road around 8:30 p.m. Dec. 5 near the intersection with Laskey Road, according […]