PORTLAND — Developers are moving toward site approval for a residential subdivision in Stroudwater, although a necessary zoning change depends on the outcome of a Nov. 7 voter referendum. “We are still excited about it,” developer Michael Barton said Monday of plans to build 98 single-family homes and 25 townhouses on 55 acres at the […]
American Journal
News and information from and about the Maine towns of Westbrook, Gorham and Buxton.
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We need alternates for City Council
Yet again the people of Westbrook aren’t being fully represented in votes by the City Council. A recent meeting school impact fees failed by a 3-3 tie vote. Absent was councilor Gary Rairdon, who in the past had voted for the fees. The sewer impact fee also failed 1-5, with councilor John O’Hara in favor. […]
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Still time to donate to hurricane relief drive
WESTBROOK — Sappi will be collecting items for hurricane relief through the end of the week. The paper mill, along with the city of Westbrook, has been collecting donations to send to Florida to help residents affected by Hurricane Irma. The drive started Sept. 11 and will end on Sept. 29. Items can be dropped off […]
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Camelot Farm redevelopment heads to Portland planners
PORTLAND — Developers are moving toward site approval for a residential subdivision in Stroudwater, although a necessary zoning change depends on the outcome of a Nov. 7 voter referendum. “We are still excited about it,” developer Michael Barton said Monday of plans to build 98 single-family homes and 25 townhouses on 55 acres at the […]
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Westbrook Notes
Officials celebrate the recent grand opening of the Curl Boutiuque at 688 Main St. Pictured, from left, are Abigail Cioffi of the Downtown Westbrook Coalition, Westbrook Mayor Michael Sanphy and Curl Boutique owner Debbi Burns. Stacki in Susquehanna band Hayden Stacki is participating in the stadium band this fall at Susquehanna University in Selinsgrove, Pennsylvania. […]
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60 Years Ago
The Westbrook American reported on Sept. 25, 1957, that Mrs. Wilbur Clark was elected president of the Scooby Club at Warren Congregational Church in Westbrook. Bobby Wescott led the Westbrook High School football team to a 20-12 victory over Biddeford. A running back, Wescott carried the ball for 124 yards.
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Standish woman arrested in fatal hit and run in Westbrook
WESTBROOK — A Standish woman has been arrested following a fatal hit and run Tuesday night. Natasha D. Field, 32, was arrested at a Standish residence after she fatally struck Sharon E. Crawford, 51, of Westbrook. Field has been charged with aggravated leaving the scene of a motor vehicle accident and violating condition of release. The […]
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Boys Soccer: Eagles control attack, but Scots claim victory
WINDHAM—The Eagles controlled much of the action vs. the visiting Scots on Saturday morning, Sept. 23, but Bonny Eagle’s back line held up admirably, and their forwards and middies put together enough pressure to capture a W. Andrew Ettinger scored for the Scots to break a 1-1 tie and Zac Allocca gave them an insurance […]
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Boys Soccer: Eagles control attack, but Scots claim victory
WINDHAM—The Eagles controlled much of the action vs. the visiting Scots on Saturday morning, Sept. 23, but Bonny Eagle’s back line held up admirably, and their forwards and middies put together enough pressure to capture a W. Andrew Ettinger scored for the Scots to break a 1-1 tie and Zac Allocca gave them an insurance […]
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Football: Gorham's flashes of skill not enough, Kennebunk triumphs big
GORHAM—No. 1 Kennebunk locked horns with No. 8 Gorham on Friday night, Sept. 22, ultimately battering them for eight TDs and a 54-8 final. Still, Gorham displayed ample prowess now and again, even getting the second-to-last laugh when they scored late in the third on a Tyler Rollins dash up the middle. Gorham head coach […]