Gorham Fire Chief Robert Lefebvre GORHAM — After nearly a half century fighting fires and handling rescue calls, Gorham Fire Chief Robert Lefebvre isn’t ready for a rocking chair. Lefebvre, 65, has been the town’s fire chief for 33 years and in 1987 became its first full-time chief. He got his start as a teenager […]
American Journal
News and information from and about the Maine towns of Westbrook, Gorham and Buxton.
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Longtime chief has no burning desire to retire
Gorham Fire Chief Robert Lefebvre GORHAM — After nearly a half century fighting fires and handling rescue calls, Gorham Fire Chief Robert Lefebvre isn’t ready for a rocking chair. Lefebvre, 65, has been the town’s fire chief for 33 years and in 1987 became its first full-time chief. He got his start as a teenager […]
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We Love Sales
Plant and bake sale – Saturday, Sept. 16, 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., 71 South St. (next to Baxter Memorial Library), Gorham. Sponsored by Gorham Garden Club. Perennials, baked goods and gently used garden items.
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City seeks new business, communty development director
WESTBROOK — The city is looking to hire a director of business and community relations in the hopes of spurring economic growth in Westbrook. The position, which was first advertised mid-August, is a reconfiguration of a position that has been filled on an interim basis for over a year now. City Administrator Jerre Bryant said he […]
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60 Years Ago
The Westbrook American reported on Sept. 18, 1957, that Jennie Phinney, 89, of Gorham died following a lengthy illness. She was born in 1863 to Frederick and Ellen (Johnson) Phinney in Gorham. In Westbrook, Louis Sirois of Lyman Street has resumed teaching piano and dancing classes after the summer break.
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Kids Safety Day to be held Saturday
WESTBROOK — Westbrook Public Safety will hosting the 5th annual Kids Safety Day at Hannaford on Saturday. The event, which is also sponsored by Saco and Biddeford Savings Institution, will be held Sept. 16 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 2 Hannaford Drive. The event is free and open to the public. During the event […]
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Westbrook Notes
Seniors to meet Westbrook Senior Citizens will meet at 12:30 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 18, in Westbrook Community Center, 426 Bridge St. The meeting kicks off the 2017-18 season of the group’s meetings. A local musician, Tom Dyhrberg, will entertain. Ann McAlpine, spokeswoman for the seniors, said the group is planning a trip to Indian […]
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Event turns Riverbank Park lane into fanciful meadow
Painters of all ages turned out Saturday, Sept. 9, for Westbrook’s first street painting project at Riverbank Park. The theme of the day was “It takes a lot of different flowers to make a meadow.” Held during Arts in the Brook, the event was funded by the Opportunity Alliance, with support from Sherwin-Williams, USM […]
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We Love to Eat
Free dinner – Thursday, Sept. 14, 5:30-6:30 p.m., St. Peters Episcopal Church, 678 Washington St., Portland. Chowder luncheon – Friday, Sept. 15, and every Friday, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., North Deering Congregational Church, 1364 Washington Ave., Portland. Bowl of haddock chowder with crackers, $9; or lobster roll lunch with chips, $10; cup of chowder, $6; combination […]
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Gorham Notes
Hike Tannery Brook Preserve Presumpscot Regional Land Trust is hosting a hike in the Tannery Brook Preserve at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 16. Gorham Conservation Commission and Gorham Adult Education are partnering in the hike. Those participating will have the opportunity to ask questions about tree and plant species. “You’ll also see and learn […]