Haddock supper buffet – Saturday, Nov. 25, 5 p.m., Living Waters Church, 197 Parker Farm Road (intersection routes 11 and 22), Buxton. Haddock, veggies, desserts and beverages. Suggested donation $8, $4; $20, family.Public breakfast – Sunday, Nov. 26, 9-11 a.m., American Legion Post 197, 300 Conant St. (Route 25), Westbrook. Two eggs any style, bacon or […]
American Journal
News and information from and about the Maine towns of Westbrook, Gorham and Buxton.
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Looking Back
Nov. 25, 1992 Kids who dump their white milk drink their chocolate milk. “There is some extra sugar and caffeine in it, but they’re getting the calcium,” David MacDowell, director of school food services, told the Westbrook School Committee Wednesday. “Before, a lot of milk was going into the garbage. Now, they’re drinking it,” he […]
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Balsam from the 'Brook
Westbrook resident Janice Laflamme’s balsam fir is lifted off a flatbed truck Nov. 16 to its perch on Monument Square in Portland. Laflamme donated the 42-foot, 4,800-pound tree, which will be lit at Portland’s annual tree-lighting celebration Friday, Nov. 24.
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Market Basket seen as positive draw for city
WESTBROOK — Reactions have been mostly positive after last week’s announcement that Market Basket will be replacing Walmart at The Ridge-Westbrook plaza. Waterstone Retail Development announced Nov. 16 that the Massachusetts-based grocery store chain would be the anchor for the Main Street project instead of Walmart. It will be the second Market Basket location in Maine. […]
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After near miss, city reapplies for rec area funds
WESTBROOK — The city is again trying to secure a grant to upgrade the Cornelia Warren Recreation Area. It submitted a grant application Nov. 17 to the Land and Water Conservation Fund for the second year in a row. In 2016 eight Maine communities were awarded grants, with Westbrook placing ninth among those considered. This year […]
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City adopts social media policy for employees
WESTBROOK — The city has adopted a social media policy to hold city employees accountable for inappropriate online posts. The City Council on Monday voted 6-0, with Councilor Anna Turcotte absent, to adopt the policy. Prior to this there was no policy in place to regulate social media use. According to City Administrator Jerre Bryant, the […]
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Fall Awards: Gorham
GORHAM—The last autumn Championships have now been played, and awards season is upon. The Southwestern Maine Athletics Association and the Maine Principals’ Association both bestow accolades. Boys Cross CountrySMAA Second Team – Wil RossignolSMAA Honorable Mention – Anthony ChaseSMAA All-Academic Team – Connor Battaglia, Simeon Willey Girls Cross CountrySMAA ChampionsSMAA First Team – Anna SlagerSMAA […]
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Fall Awards: Westbrook
WESTBROOK—With the autumn sports season now behind us, awards season has arrived to take its place. The Southwestern Maine Activities Assocation and the Maine Principals’ Association both confer a number of laurels, and the Blazes brought home their fair share. Boys Cross CountrySMAA Honorable Mention – Jack Pecararo Girls Cross CountrySMAA Honorable Mention – Quincey […]
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Fall Awards: Westbrook
WESTBROOK—With the autumn sports season now behind us, awards season has arrived to take its place. The Southwestern Maine Activities Assocation and the Maine Principals’ Association both confer a number of laurels, and the Blazes brought home their fair share. Boys Cross CountrySMAA Honorable Mention – Jack Pecararo Girls Cross CountrySMAA Honorable Mention – Quincey […]
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Moody enters race for governor
GORHAM — Trading his usual jeans and sweatshirt for a blue dress shirt and red necktie, Shawn Moody announced at his business headquarters here Tuesday his candidacy as a Republican for Maine governor. “How’s this tie look?” Moody, with rolled up sleeves, said in his opening remarks. Moody’s announcement was held in a community room packed […]