The Westbrook American reported on Oct. 9, 1957, that the Valentine Parent-Teacher Association in Westbrook held its first meeting of the season. Arnold Higgins was president. The Boston Celtics played the Cincinnati Royals in a preseason game on Oct. 12 in Warren Centennial Gymnasium. Celtic players included Bill Russell, Bob Cousy, Tom Heinsohn and Jim […]
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. 9, 1957, that the Valentine Parent-Teacher Association in Westbrook held its first meeting of the season. Arnold Higgins was president. The Boston Celtics played the Cincinnati Royals in a preseason game on Oct. 12 in Warren Centennial Gymnasium. Celtic players included Bill Russell, Bob Cousy, Tom Heinsohn and Jim […]
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Gorham couple steps up to sew for veterans
In his Gorham home, Rex Brookings works on a quilt that will be given to a military veteran. Donna and Rex Brookings of Gorham display a sample of quilts they and other volunteers assemble locally. As part of the Quilts of Valor Foundation, the quilts are awarded in ceremonies to military veterans. GORHAM — A Friendly […]
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Summit to showcase downtown potential
WESTBROOK — The annual GrowSmart Maine Summit will take place in Westbrook next week. The summit, which is scheduled for Oct. 18, is a daylong event showcasing local redevelopment, historical preservation and downtown revitalization. Local, state and national leaders will be present to discuss and learn about Westbrook’s growth and development. “We like to just bring […]
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Summit to showcase downtown potential
WESTBROOK — The annual GrowSmart Maine Summit will take place in Westbrook next week. The summit, which is scheduled for Oct. 18, is a daylong event showcasing local redevelopment, historical preservation and downtown revitalization. Local, state and national leaders will be present to discuss and learn about Westbrook’s growth and development. “We like to just bring […]
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Letter to the editor: No place for Confederate symbols in public spaces
I often agree with Edgar Allen Beem, but cannot agree with his stance on Confederate symbols. I’ll leave Columbus for another time, mostly agreeing that, in this case, additional historical commemoration and knowledge of Native peoples lends some balance to the complex (and violent) history of the “Age of Exploration.” (And the name of our […]
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Inaugural Run the Ridge Trail Race this weekend
WESTBROOK — The Downtown Westbrook Coalition is hosting its first race this weekend. The first ever Run the Ridge Trail Race will be held Saturday, Oct. 14 at Sunset Ridge Golf on Cumberland Street in Westbrook. All participants who are at least 21 years old will receive a free beer after the race. Participants can register […]
Posted inAmerican Journal, Lakes Region Weekly
Volleyball: Gorham sweeps Bonny Eagle
GORHAM—The Rams rallied from early deficits in the second and third sets to sweep visiting Bonny Eagle 3-0 on Tuesday evening, Oct. 10. “We actually have seen [Bonny Eagle] this year, and when we did see them, they had a lot of players injured, which is really unfortunate, because they have a really strong team,” […]
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Volleyball: Gorham sweeps Bonny Eagle
GORHAM—The Rams rallied from early deficits in the second and third sets to sweep visiting Bonny Eagle 3-0 on Tuesday evening, Oct. 10. “We actually have seen [Bonny Eagle] this year, and when we did see them, they had a lot of players injured, which is really unfortunate, because they have a really strong team,” […]
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Field Hockey: Biddeford downs Westbrook in OT
WESTBROOK—Despite a three-goal performance by Morgan LeBeau and standout work in the cage by Kim Goddard, the Blazes fell to visiting Biddeford on Tuesday afternoon, Oct. 10. Tiger Peyton McKeown also posted a hat trick – including an overtime game-winner – as her girls claimed victory 4-3. “[Biddeford’s] a team that you can’t let down, […]