The Westbrook American reported on Oct. 30, 1957, that a giant parade would highlight a city-wide Halloween party. Kids were to gather at Riverbank Park where the parade would be directed by Sumner Oleson and Wilson Herring. Gorham public officials and post office personnel received flu shots at the fire barn under supervision of Wiley […]
American Journal
News and information from and about the Maine towns of Westbrook, Gorham and Buxton.
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60 Years Ago
The Westbrook American reported on Oct. 30, 1957, that a giant parade would highlight a city-wide Halloween party. Kids were to gather at Riverbank Park where the parade would be directed by Sumner Oleson and Wilson Herring. Gorham public officials and post office personnel received flu shots at the fire barn under supervision of Wiley […]
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Gorham Notes
Ephrem Paraschak Greet Paraschak at historical society meeting New Town Manager Ephrem Paraschak will attend Gorham Historical Society’s annual membership meeting at 7 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 30, in the multipurpose room near Shaw Gym at the municipal center, 75 South St. Paraschak began duties as town manager on Sept. 1, succeeding David Cole who […]
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Westbrook man charged in South Portland burglaries
SOUTH PORTLAND — Police arrested a suspect Oct. 20 in a string of burglaries that occurred from August through October. Shawn Baker, 29, of Westbrook, was charged with seven residential burglaries, according to Lt. Frank Clark. Cumberland County jail officials on Tuesday said Baker was being held on $2,500 cash bond. Clark said an investigation […]
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City eyes hotel for downtown park
WESTBROOK — The city is considering some changes for its downtown, including the potential development of a hotel in Saccarappa Park. The city has received two unsolicited proposals, one for hotel and one for a retail space, for the Main Street green space in the past three weeks. The City Council may put out an RFP […]
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Looking Back
Oct. 28, 1992In local elections next week, voters will see questions on the ballot that ask for changes to municipal charters. In Westbrook, a charter amendment proposal, if passed, would require “affirmative votes of a majority of all the members of the School Committee” for any appropriations over $1,000. In March, the committee started to […]
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Buxton Notes
Historical society’sannual meeting The Buxton-Hollis Historical Society will hold its annual meeting and potluck dinner at 5 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 4, at its headquarters, 100 Main St., Route 4A, in Bar Mills. Linda Griffin, vice president of Windham Historical Society and president of the Cornish Historical Society, will speak. Her topic is “Appreciating Antique […]
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Gorham Notes
Ephrem Paraschak Greet Paraschak at historical society meeting New Town Manager Ephrem Paraschak will attend Gorham Historical Society’s annual membership meeting at 7 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 30, in the multipurpose room near Shaw Gym at the municipal center, 75 South St. Paraschak began duties as town manager on Sept. 1, succeeding David Cole who […]
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Field Hockey: Westbrook upends Massabesic, upends Biddeford, will meet Skowhegan in State Final
WATERBORO and SACO—Avery Tucker tipped home a Maddison LeBeau blast from the top of the circle to push No. 6 Westbrook past No. 2 Massabesic in OT2 on Saturday afternoon, Oct. 21. The Blazes battled back from a deficit early in the second half to even things up and lay the foundation for a semifinals […]
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Girls Soccer: Bonny Eagle tops Thornton Academy, succumbs to Marshwood
STANDISH—Bonny Eaglers Emily Ginter and Maddy Boothby added goals late in the first half vs. visiting Thornton Academy on Friday afternoon, Oct. 20, propelling the No. 6 Scots to a 2-1 prelims victory over the No. 11 Trojans. “There’s no question. These girls are so talented,” Bonny Eagle head coach Ed Taylor said, asked about […]