Air Force promotes Hall John A. Hall and Mary C. Hall of Westbrook are the proud parents of Peter A. Hall, who was recently promoted to chief master sergeant (E-9) in the Air Force. Peter Hall was a graduate of the Westbrook High School class of 1996. He entered into the Air Force in October 1996. I He […]
American Journal
News and information from and about the Maine towns of Westbrook, Gorham and Buxton.
Gorham briefs
Slipp resigns, two finalists for GHS post GORHAM — The school superintendent expects a new assistant principal for the high school will be named next week, selected from two finalists to fill a vacancy left by Kimberly Slipp, who has retired. Superintendent Heather Perry said Slipp submitted a letter dated July 24 indicating she wished […]
Westbrook Notes
Air Force promotes Hall John A. Hall and Mary C. Hall of Westbrook are the proud parents of Peter A. Hall, who was recently promoted to chief master sergeant (E-9) in the Air Force. Peter Hall was a graduate of the Westbrook High School class of 1996. He entered into the Air Force in October 1996. I He […]
Highland Lake Grange celebrates with open house
WESTBROOK — With the National Grange celebrating its 150th anniversary, Westbrook’s Grange is taking the opportunity to educate the community. Highland Lake Grange, at 9 Hardy Road, is holding an open house on Sunday, Aug. 13 from 2-4 p.m. The event, called Re-awake at the Lake, is free and open to the public. Grange President Dave […]
USM Dean's List
The following students from Gorham were named to the Spring Semester 2017 Dean’s List at the University of Southern Maine: Emilee Orsi, Renee Deering, Christine Gerry, Nicholas Dockham, Meghan Garrard, Emily Rudolph, Jessica Riseman, Joseph Dellasala, Hunter Wing, Samantha Grant, Ryan Koenig, Keegan Fike, Colleen Schrowang, Tyler Verrill, Dylan Balestra, Melody Hasbrouck, Kyle Curley, Rona […]
Police provide few details about shooting in Buxton
BUXTON — Maine State Police, investigating an early morning shooting last Sunday in Buxton, remained silent mid-week about the incident after releasing names Monday of the two men involved in the incident. Police identified the victim in the shooting on Old Orchard Road as Lincoln Kimball, 28, of Hollis, and the shooter as Brandon Lasante, 19, […]
Baseball: Patriots knock Spartans from GNCBL postseason
SOUTH PORTLAND – The Patriots trampled the Spartans to the tune of 12-5 on Thursday afternoon, August 3, Anthony Degifico (South Portland, the University of Southern Maine) leading the way with three doubles, three RBIs and three runs in four trips to the plate. “Great team win – a lot of players contributing up and […]
Victim, shooter identified in Buxton shooting
BUXTON — Maine State Police on Monday identified the two men involved in the shooting Sunday on the Old Orchard Road in Buxton. The shooting victim is 28-year-old Lincoln Kimball of Hollis and the shooter is 19-year-old Brandon Lasante of Buxton, police said in a press release. “Kimball continues to recover from his injuries while being […]
Motorcyclist killed in Duck Pond crash
WESTBROOK — A motorcycle crash claimed the life of a Westbrook man Sunday night. Kristian Barrett, 44, died at the scene of the crash Aug. 6. According to Police Captain Steven Goldberg, the fatal crash occurred at 11 p.m. in the 600 block of Duck Pond Road.” The cause of the single-vehicle crash is still […]
Inside New Gloucester
Southern gospel harmony The Hyssongs, a popular family gospel music singing group from Rockland, will be in concert at the New Gloucester Bible Church, 218 Lewiston Road, at 6 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 12. Singing and traveling on the road for more than 20 years, the family has sung and ministered in churches, on television […]