The Westbrook American reported on Aug. 21, 1957, that Norma Gordon, a student nurse in Melrose, Massachusetts, visited her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Norman Gordon of Pride Street, Westbrook. Doris Robinson Connors of Gorham received a master of arts degree in summer session commencement exercises at Boston University.
American Journal
News and information from and about the Maine towns of Westbrook, Gorham and Buxton.
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Arts & Culture Briefs
Open poetry readingto be held Saturday WESTBROOK — Continuum for Creativity, 863 Main St., will host a Lowry’s Lodge Open Summer Poetry Reading at 7 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 19. Light fare will be provided and a $4 donation is suggested. On Saturday, Sept. 16, Claire Hersom and Jim Donnelly will read from two new Moon […]
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Gorham briefs
New assistantprincipal namedfor high school GORHAM — Christina Cifelli has been selected as an assistant principal at Gorham High School. Cifelli was one of two finalists for the job from a field of 25 applicants, according to Superintendent Heather Perry. Cifelli fills the vacancy left by the retirement of Kimberly Slipp. Perry said Cifelli comes […]
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Day care gets OK despite neighbors’ opposition
WESTBROOK — A home day care has been approved in the Presidential View neighborhood despite neighbors’ concerns. The Planning Board on Tuesday approved the day care at 51 Presidential Way with a 6-1 vote. Board member Dennis Isherwood was opposed. The day care, which will be operated by Tamara Gallagher in her home, is permitted to […]
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Looking Back
Aug. 19, 1992When Westbrook Chamber of Commerce member Judy Collins heard two weeks ago that Tournament of Roses Association President Gary Hayward was coming to Westbrook, the wheels started turning. The Westbrook Together Days parade had been rained out this year, so why not reschedule it and make it part of an even bigger celebration? […]
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Annual Children's Dyslexia Center golf scramble returns
PORTLAND and GRAY – The Children’s Dyslexia Center of Portland is gearing up to host their 12th annual Teddy Bear Scramble golf tournament. The event, a fundraiser for the Center, is scheduled for Wednesday, Aug. 23; registration begins at 7 a.m. with a shotgun start to follow at 8:15. As usual, Spring Meadows Golf Club […]
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Softball: 18U Maine Thunder win New England qualifier
NORTH PROVIDENCE, R.I.—The Maine Thunder 18U Showcase team – comprising girls from Portland, Gorham, Windham, New Gloucester and beyond – powered their way through USA Softball’s recent regional qualifier, going undefeated and earning a berth in next year’s national tournament. The Rhode Island Aftershock hosted this year’s regionals, properly called the “2017 Rockem Shockem Eastern […]
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Westbrooker races past the competition
WESTBROOK – John Peters loves racing. He’s loved racing since he was bumper-high to a Chevy. “My experience behind the wheel began at age four, racing go-karts at a small track called Richmond Karting Speedway in Richmond, Maine,” Peters, a 2015 graduate of Westbrook High School, says. “I did that for a couple of years, […]
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Westbrooker races past the competition
WESTBROOK – John Peters loves racing. He’s loved racing since he was bumper-high to a Chevy. “My experience behind the wheel began at age four, racing go-karts at a small track called Richmond Karting Speedway in Richmond, Maine,” Peters, a 2015 graduate of Westbrook High School, says. “I did that for a couple of years, […]
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Westbrook youngster takes charge as a baseball, softball umpire
WESTBROOK – Andrew Woody, Jr. is just 13, and about to begin his eighth-grade year at Westbrook Middle School. But he fills a role on the baseball field usually reserved for guys much older than that. Andy, Jr. is an umpire. Like many kids who take up an activity, Andy, Jr. took up umpiring after […]