WESTBROOK — The Main Street Dunkin’ Donuts, as well as an adjacent apartment building, may be demolished and reconstructed as a larger store by next fall. The project would include razing the existing store at 742 Main St. as well as the apartment building located behind it at 9 Stroudwater St. Ed Wolak, the franchise owner […]
American Journal
News and information from and about the Maine towns of Westbrook, Gorham and Buxton.
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Old church saved from foundation’s failings
Craig Gilbert, owner of North East Housewrights in Westbrook, left, and workers Friday carry a beam to replace a deteriorating joist at historic Tory Hill Meetinghouse in Buxton. Tory Hill Meetinghouse, built in 1822, is undergoing rehab, replacing rotted timbers. Malcolm Washburn of the Tory Hill Meetinghouse business committee and The Rev. Allison Curry, pastor of the Buxton church, are […]
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Volleyball: Bonny Eagle downs Massabesic in straight sets
WATERBORO—The Scots opened their season with a straight-sets win over hosts Massabesic on Tuesday night, Sept 6. Sets one and two went Bonny Eagle’s way quite handily, while the Mustangs showed more mettle in set three. “I wasn’t really sure what to expect (from Massabesic),” said Scots head coach Kelley Champagne. “We played them last […]
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Girls Soccer: Gorham steamrolls Westbrook on big second half
WESTBROOK – A second-half, Hallie Shiers hat-trick led Gorham in a rout of the Blazes on Friday afternoon, Sept. 1. Shiers’s lickity-split trio of points came all in the span of roughly two and a half minutes. The assault put the Rams up 6-0 after a slow first half and hurtled them onward to a […]
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Girls Soccer: Gorham steamrolls Westbrook on big second half
WESTBROOK – A second-half, Hallie Shiers hat-trick led Gorham in a rout of the Blazes on Friday afternoon, Sept. 1. Shiers’s lickity-split trio of points came all in the span of roughly two and a half minutes. The assault put the Rams up 6-0 after a slow first half and hurtled them onward to a […]
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Boys Soccer: Gorham downs Westbrook in season-opener
WESTBROOK—The Rams charged to an early lead – Sam Burghardt did the honors, notching two goals in the first 15 minutes – vs. the Blazes on Friday evening, Sept. 1. Burghardt’s bang-bang assault kicked off a high-output game for Gorham, who ultimately prevailed 6-1. “Obviously we’re always happy to get a win at the beginning […]
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Westbrook
Boys Cross CountryCoach: Claton ConradLast year’s results: 10th at StatesKey runners lost: Josh Lombardo, JD Ndayishimiey, Brandon WhitlockKey runners returning: Justin Coppeta (sr.), Josh Cavallaro (jr.), Luca Knapton (so.), Son Coa (so.), Patrick Huffman (so.)Key newcomers: Jack PecararoOutlook: “We’re hoping to perform well at the regional meet and qualify for States,” Conrad says simply. Field […]
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Fall Previews: Gorham
Cross CountryCoach: Jason TanguayLast year’s record: Boys 7-9, girls 11-5Key runners returning: Anthony Chase (sr.), Carlos Monsen (sr.), Will Rossignol (sr.), Anna Slager (sr.), Meadow Fortier (sr.), Sarah Johnson (sr.), Jacob Sladen (jr.), Iris Kitchen (so.), Kate Tugman (so.)Key newcomers: Sierra Lumbert (sr.), Carson Battaglia (so.)Key matchups: Southern Maine Classic, Festival of Champions, RegionalsOutlook: Both […]
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Inside Windham
Community celebration St. Ann’s Episcopal Church will host a community celebration from 1-5 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 9. There will be a bounce house, face painting, food, music and starting at 3 p.m., animals from Sparks Ark. This is an all-ages, free event and everyone is welcome. The church is located at 40 Windham Center […]
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Fall Previews: Bonny Eagle
Boys Cross CountryCoach: Chris StroutLast year’s results: Fifth at Class A Regionals, ninth at StatesKey runners lost: Trevor Neal, Jacob Sirois, Jordan FournierKey runners returning: Aiden Willey, Anthony Breton, Shane PatersonKey newcomers: Anthony Mason, Christian Tomison, Ryan TomisonKey matchups: Windham, Biddeford, ScarboroughOutlook: The Gentlemen Scots traveled to States for the first time in some time […]