CUMBERLAND—The 2017 Class A Cross Country State Championship unfolded at Twin Brook this past Saturday, Oct. 28. On the boys’ side of things, Falmouth emerged victorious, while on the girls’ side, Camden Hills took top honors. Complete Boys Team Results1. Falmouth, 73; 2. Scarborough, 95; 3. Greely, 105; 4. Hampden, 123; 5. Deering, 126; 6. […]
American Journal
News and information from and about the Maine towns of Westbrook, Gorham and Buxton.
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Gorham police: Trick-or-treat with us
GORHAM — The Police Department is reminding parents trick-or-treating with children Tuesday evening that many areas in town are without power and some areas have downed tree branches and power lines. “We would love to see your costumes. Come by the Police Department today (Oct. 31) 2-4 p.m. and trick-or-treat with us,” the department says […]
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Gorham police: Trick-or-treat with us
GORHAM — The Police Department is reminding parents trick-or-treating with children Tuesday evening that many areas in town are without power and some areas have downed tree branches and power lines. “We would love to see your costumes. Come by the Police Department today (Oct. 31) 2-4 p.m. and trick-or-treat with us,” the department says […]
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Gorham schools offer help for those without power
GORHAM — In the aftermath of this week’s storm, two public schools will be open Tuesday afternoon and evening to benefit families left without power. Superintendent Heather Perry said Gorham Middle School on Weeks Road and Great Falls Elementary School off Sebago Lake Road will be open from 3:30-10 p.m. Oct. 31 “for families to […]
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Football: Scarborough topples Bonny Eagle, seizes first place
STANDISH—The Red Storm pulled off an upset when they dropped in at Bonny Eagle on Friday evening, Oct. 20. Touchdowns by Scots Alex Sprague and Connor Sirois weren’t enough to keep the home team on their feet vs. Scarborough, who piled five TDs on their hosts en route to victory. Zoltan Panyi threw for three […]
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Football: Scarborough topples Bonny Eagle, seizes first place
STANDISH—The Red Storm pulled off an upset when they dropped in at Bonny Eagle on Friday evening, Oct. 20. Touchdowns by Scots Alex Sprague and Connor Sirois weren’t enough to keep the home team on their feet vs. Scarborough, who piled five TDs on their hosts en route to victory. Zoltan Panyi threw for three […]
Posted inAmerican Journal, Lakes Region Weekly
Inside Naples
Halloween Dance The American Legion in Naples is holding a Halloween Dance on Saturday, Oct. 28, from 7 to 11 p.m. featuring Mike Preston and the Buckstop band. There is a $5 cover charge. Prizes will be awarded for best costume. Call the American Legion at 693-6285 for more information. Library happenings Author Bruce Robert […]
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Inside New Gloucester
Fuel for hunters New Gloucester Fire and Rescue, 611 Lewiston Road, will sponsor a Hunters Breakfast, in conjunction with the first day of Maine resident firearms deer hunting season, from 5-10 a.m., Saturday, Oct. 28. An all-you-can-eat breakfast of eggs, pancakes, home fries, biscuits and beans, sausage, orange juice, milk, coffee and water, will be […]
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Inside Windham
Veterans Day Open House Lee Humiston, founder, director and curator of the Maine MilitaryMuseum, will be the keynote speaker and the Windham Chamber Singers will perform patriotic songs at a Veterans Day Program and Open House beginning at 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 11. The host for the event, which is open to the public, is […]
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Inside Bridgton
4-H engineering club The University of Maine Cooperative Extension is sponsoring a hands-on club for kids 8 to 12 who like to build things and watch them go. The 4-H STEM Engineering Club will meet for five sessions on Fridays at the Bridgton Public Library from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. The first session is set […]