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 […]
American Journal
News and information from and about the Maine towns of Westbrook, Gorham and Buxton.
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 […]
Women's Football: Maine Mayhem announce tryouts
The Maine Mayhem semi-pro women’s football team has announced an upcoming tryout. The mini-camp will take place at Narragansett Field, on Narragansett Street) in Gorham, on Saturday, September 16th from 9-11 a.m. Organization President (and standout player) Alicia Jeffords is rightly proud of Mayhem’s achievements in recent years. “Our 2017 record was 7-1,” Jeffords […]
Sportsmanship above all else at the 20th annual Beach to Beacon
CAPE ELIZABETH – The 20th annual TD Beach to Beacon unfolded in style on Saturday morning, August 5: In the Maine men’s race, an act of uncommon sportsmanship marked the finish, with Robert Gomez (34, Windham) helping an injured Jesse Orach (23, Gorham) to cross the line first. Gomez declined to seize victory for himself […]
Sportsmanship above all else at the 20th annual Beach to Beacon
CAPE ELIZABETH – The 20th annual TD Beach to Beacon unfolded in style on Saturday morning, August 5: In the Maine men’s race, an act of uncommon sportsmanship marked the finish, with Robert Gomez (34, Windham) helping an injured Jesse Orach (23, Gorham) to cross the line first. Gomez declined to seize victory for himself […]
Inside Raymond
Last chance for ‘Wizard’ There is still time to see this Lake Region Community Theater musical with a casting of adults and children, including Raymond residents. You can see “The Wizard of Oz” at the Lake Region High School on Route 302 on Friday, Aug. 11, and Saturday, Aug. 12, and at 2 p.m. Sunday, […]
Inside Raymond
Last chance for ‘Wizard’ There is still time to see this Lake Region Community Theater musical with a casting of adults and children, including Raymond residents. You can see “The Wizard of Oz” at the Lake Region High School on Route 302 on Friday, Aug. 11, and Saturday, Aug. 12, and at 2 p.m. Sunday, […]
Inside Standish
E.P.I.C. event Eighty high school students and parish youth pastors gathered at Saint Joseph’s College last month for a leadership program, “Empowering Young People in Christ.” The goal of the Diocese of Portland program was to impart student leadership skills and other ministry tools for the students to use in their own parishes. “E.P.I.C. is […]
Inside Windham
Band-orchestra fundraiser On Saturday, August 12, The Windham Middle School Boosters will hold a community yard and bake sale from 8 am. to 1 pm. Saturday, Aug. 12, in front of the school. Toys, art supplies, clothing, electronics, housewares, sporting goods and baked goods will be sold. All proceeds will help send middle school orchestra […]
Inside Gray
Blueberry Festival is here The town’s first Blueberry Festival kicks off Friday, Aug. 11, from 7-11 p.m. and continues Saturday, Aug. 12, from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. behind Town Hall, 24 Main St. Friday night festivities include a guest appearance by Jay Piscopo, cartoon illustrator for “Capt’n Eli’s Undersea Adventures,” who will give a […]