GORHAM—The Rams walked away mostly satisfied when Scarborough came to town on Friday night – but then, so did the Storm: The teams played 90 minutes (that’s 80 regulation and 10 overtime) of well-matched soccer and came out the other side with a tie. Both back lines showed their stuff, each preventing the opposition offense […]
American Journal
News and information from and about the Maine towns of Westbrook, Gorham and Buxton.
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Boys Soccer: Burghardt leads Gorham past Cheverus
GORHAM—Ram Sam Burghardt turned in the deciding factor vs. visiting Cheverus on Thursday evening, Oct. 12, tallying a surprise notch late in the first half. In an otherwise well-fought battle, then, Gorham ultimately emerged victorious over the Stags – and by the nailbiter score of 1-0, no less. “We felt like we might want to […]
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Boys Soccer: Burghardt leads Gorham past Cheverus
GORHAM—Ram Sam Burghardt turned in the deciding factor vs. visiting Cheverus on Thursday evening, Oct. 12, tallying a surprise notch late in the first half. In an otherwise well-fought battle, then, Gorham ultimately emerged victorious over the Stags – and by the nailbiter score of 1-0, no less. “We felt like we might want to […]
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Inside Windham
VFW annual scholarship contest VFW Post 10643 of Windham is now accepting submissions in its annual scholarship contests for middle school and high school students. The Patriot’s Pen Competition is open to middle school students, including home-schoolers, in grades 6 through 8 in the Windham area. Students are invited to write a 300- to 400-word […]
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Inside Windham
VFW annual scholarship contest VFW Post 10643 of Windham is now accepting submissions in its annual scholarship contests for middle school and high school students. The Patriot’s Pen Competition is open to middle school students, including home-schoolers, in grades 6 through 8 in the Windham area. Students are invited to write a 300- to 400-word […]
Posted inAmerican Journal, Lakes Region Weekly
Inside Bridgton
Bridgton book signings Bridgton will be a literary destination this month as two authors will be in town talking about their work and signing copies of their books. As mentioned in my previous column, former Bridgton resident Sarah Perry will be speaking about the 1994 murder of her mother, Crystal Perry, which is recounted in […]
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Inside Naples
Food Pantry fundraiser As a Naples resident, it is hard not to notice the good deeds of the Naples Food Pantry. They save so many local families from hunger each week. If you’d like to support their efforts, here is your chance. Band for Hunger, a fundraiser for the Lake Region Area Food Pantries, is […]
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Inside New Gloucester
Special Town Meeting There will be a special Town Meeting held on Monday, Oct. 16, at the Memorial School Gymnasium, 86 Intervale Road. The primary issue is whether or not to borrow $4.6 million plus interest to construct a new public works facility at 611 Lewiston Road, beside the current fire-rescue station. Warrant articles can […]
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Inside Naples
Food Pantry fundraiser As a Naples resident, it is hard not to notice the good deeds of the Naples Food Pantry. They save so many local families from hunger each week. If you’d like to support their efforts, here is your chance. Band for Hunger, a fundraiser for the Lake Region Area Food Pantries, is […]
Posted inAmerican Journal, Lakes Region Weekly
Inside Bridgton
Bridgton book signings Bridgton will be a literary destination this month as two authors will be in town talking about their work and signing copies of their books. As mentioned in my previous column, former Bridgton resident Sarah Perry will be speaking about the 1994 murder of her mother, Crystal Perry, which is recounted in […]