Cancer Support Group The Windham Cancer Support Group will meet Monday Aug. 28 at the Windham Public Library. Anyone connected with cancer is welcome They meet from 6:30-8 p.m. on the last Monday of every month. If you would like more information about this group, email [email protected]. WCA seeks volunteers Windham Christian Academy is looking […]
American Journal
News and information from and about the Maine towns of Westbrook, Gorham and Buxton.
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Inside Standish
Out to Lunch The Standish Recreation Department will host a seniors’ day “Out to Lunch” on Wednesday, Aug. 30. The group will depart from the Municipal Center at 11 a.m. The lunch will take place at a mystery location in the Greater Portland area. The trip will cost $5 per person, not including the cost […]
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Long and winding road: The story of the South Windham Library
The South Windham Library has a long and interesting history and it has done considerable traveling since its beginning nearly 100 years ago. The structure was originally built in the 1920s and served as the hose house for the South Windham Fire Department. In 1934, when the new South Windham Fire Station was built, the […]
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Inside Raymond
Congratulations, Emma Laprise Congratulations to Emma Laprise, who recently graduated with honors from Bowdoin College where she double majored in Spanish and biochemistry. Emma has spent her summer working at Wolfs Neck Farm educating kids about farming and sustainability. Her current aspiration is to obtain a position in biochemistry and genetics. She’s an avid skier […]
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Inside Raymond
Congratulations, Emma Laprise Congratulations to Emma Laprise, who recently graduated with honors from Bowdoin College where she double majored in Spanish and biochemistry. Emma has spent her summer working at Wolfs Neck Farm educating kids about farming and sustainability. Her current aspiration is to obtain a position in biochemistry and genetics. She’s an avid skier […]
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Inside Gray
Blue-ribbon fest The town’s inaugural Gray Blueberry Festival on Aug. 12 drew a large turnout of local and neighboring residents as well as summer tourists. G-NG Lion’s Club members handed out door prize tickets and program booklets as they greeted festival goers; the first 150 attendees received samples of local low-bush blueberries. A cheering crowd […]
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Gorham High School fall sports schedules
Cross Country Aug. 25 Cony Invitational 4 p.m. Aug. 31 SMAA Relays (at Thornton Academy) 4 p.m. Sept. 9 Southern Maine Classic 11 a.m. Sept. 15 @ Massabesic (w/Portland, Thornton Academy, Maine Girls’ Academy) 4:30 p.m. Sept. 22 @ TA (w/Biddeford, Deering, Westbrook, Bonny Eagle) 4:30 p.m. Sept. 30 Festival of Champions (at Troy Howard […]
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Gorham superintendent defends notice of special meeting
The Gorham School Committee meets on Aug. 16 in the conference room at the office of Superintendent Heather Perry. Christina Cifelli, center in background, was voted in as an assistant principal at Gorham High School. GORHAM — The six members of the School Committee last week voted for numerous items in a meeting posted on the […]
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Gorham High School fall sports schedules
Cross Country Aug. 25 Cony Invitational 4 p.m. Aug. 31 SMAA Relays (at Thornton Academy) 4 p.m. Sept. 9 Southern Maine Classic 11 a.m. Sept. 15 @ Massabesic (w/Portland, Thornton Academy, Maine Girls’ Academy) 4:30 p.m. Sept. 22 @ TA (w/Biddeford, Deering, Westbrook, Bonny Eagle) 4:30 p.m. Sept. 30 Festival of Champions (at Troy Howard […]
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Startup competition open to Westbrook businesses
SOUTH PORTLAND — Owners of Westbrook businesses can cash in on a reality TV game show being offered locally. Startup South Portland, a competitive show that features a series of business pitches, will begin at 6 p.m. Sept. 13 in council chambers at South Portland City Hall. The show was established by the city of […]