School breakfast boost Windham Middle School has been awarded a $5,000 grant from Full Plates, Full Potential. The grant will fund “Breakfast after the Bell,” a program the organization says increased the number of children participating in the Healthy School Breakfast Program. It addresses the needs of students who cannot get to school early enough for […]
American Journal
News and information from and about the Maine towns of Westbrook, Gorham and Buxton.
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Inside Standish
New flags flying Eight flagpoles flying military flags have been raised at Steep Falls Park as part of an effort headed by Steep Falls resident Don Miner and members of the Standish Lions Club. The poles were raised on July 14, and now fly POW/MIA, Army, Marines, Navy, Air Force, Coast Guard, National Guard and […]
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Inside Windham
School breakfast boost Windham Middle School has been awarded a $5,000 grant from Full Plates, Full Potential. The grant will fund “Breakfast after the Bell,” a program the organization says increased the number of children participating in the Healthy School Breakfast Program. It addresses the needs of students who cannot get to school early enough for […]
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City, town transportation projects funded
WESTBROOK — Improvements to William Clarke Drive and to Gorham’s downtown traffic signals and intersections are included in a nearly $10 million package of transportation projects to be funded over the next five years. Funding of $2.3 million is earmarked for work on William Clark Drive from Mechanic Street to Conant Street. For the Gorham […]
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60 Years Ago
The Westbrook American reported on July 31, 1957, that Johnny Gillette was the winning pitcher as the Warren Community Association Pony Leaguers of Westbrook defeated the State School for Boys 3-2. Gillette allowed one hit and struck out 14. The Dorcas Society of Hollis and Buxton would present the 63rd and 64th production of the play “The […]
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They Braved the Shave for cancer research
Westbrook Police Chief Janine Roberts, who had her head shaved July 22 to raise money for St. Baldrick’s, gave a high-five to fellow shavee Kairo Aiden. The event raised over $23,000 for children’s cancer research. Prior to shaving her head to raise money for the St. Baldrick’s Foundation, Police Chief Janine Roberts said any discomfort […]
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Daily Grind to add sit-down shop downtown
WESTBROOK — Fans of The Daily Grind will soon be able to experience more than a quick passing through when getting their coffee. The drive-thru coffee stand is opening a sit-down coffee shop at 820 Main St. in October. The store, which is located directly in front of the drive-thru, will be the city’s only coffee […]
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60 Years Ago
The Westbrook American reported on July 31, 1957, that Johnny Gillette was the winning pitcher as the Warren Community Association Pony Leaguers of Westbrook defeated the State School for Boys 3-2. Gillette allowed one hit and struck out 14. The Dorcas Society of Hollis and Buxton would present the 63rd and 64th production of the play “The […]
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Westbrook police host Night Out
WESTBROOK — The Police Department will host its third annual National Night Out on Aug. 1. The event, which occurs in communities across the country, will take place in Westbrook at the corner of Brown and King streets from 5-7 p.m. The block party brings together police officers and residents. According to Community Policing Officer Meg […]
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Westbrook police host Night Out
WESTBROOK — The Police Department will host its third annual National Night Out on Aug. 1. The event, which occurs in communities across the country, will take place in Westbrook at the corner of Brown and King streets from 5-7 p.m. The block party brings together police officers and residents. According to Community Policing Officer Meg […]