WESTBROOK — The fourth annual Westbrook Strong 5K road race honoring Matthew Rairdon will take place next weekend. The July 15 race will begin at 8:30 a.m. in Riverbank Park. A kid’s race, called Matt’s Mile, begins at 8 a.m. Rairdon, the son of City Councilor Gary Rairdon and his wife Laurie, was shot and killed […]
American Journal
News and information from and about the Maine towns of Westbrook, Gorham and Buxton.
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Westbrook Strong 5K, four years running, coming up
WESTBROOK — The fourth annual Westbrook Strong 5K road race honoring Matthew Rairdon will take place next weekend. The July 15 race will begin at 8:30 a.m. in Riverbank Park. A kid’s race, called Matt’s Mile, begins at 8 a.m. Rairdon, the son of City Councilor Gary Rairdon and his wife Laurie, was shot and killed […]
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Looking Back
July 8, 1992 Hannaford Brothers of Scarborough has been trying to develop a shopping center on the old racetrack in Gorham since 1984. Monday night, Hannaford and area residents received another non-answer as the Planning Board passed the decision on to the Town Council. The board agreed with Town Planner Jay Grande that the town’s […]
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My Place Teen Center Volunteer Spotlight: Lisa Stiffler
Lisa Stiffler has been a volunteer at MPTC for seven years. Q: Tell us about yourself. A: I am a sister, daughter, aunt, mom, grams, nurse, friend and woman of faith. I have lived in Maine my entire life and have two beautiful girls, two grandsons, two grand dogs, a loving fiancée and wonderful family […]
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Spring Reviews: Westbrook
WESTBROOK — With the spring season complete, with awards season behind us, the moment is opportune: Let’s take a look back at Westbrook’s performances on the baseball and softball fields, lax fields, tennis courts and the track in 2017. In short: The Blazes didn’t, collectively, record their best year; still, there were bright spots, and those […]
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Spring Reviews: Gorham
Drew Eid volleys in the Rams’ playoff win over Westbrook this spring. Brooke Greatorex defends in the Rams’ midseason win over Bonny Eagle. GORHAM – The school year is behind us, the awards all awarded; now’s the time, then, to recap the Rams’ spring. A good many Gorham teams turned in fantastic seasons, with several […]
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Spring Reviews: Gorham
Drew Eid volleys in the Rams’ playoff win over Westbrook this spring. Brooke Greatorex defends in the Rams’ midseason win over Bonny Eagle. GORHAM – The school year is behind us, the awards all awarded; now’s the time, then, to recap the Rams’ spring. A good many Gorham teams turned in fantastic seasons, with several […]
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Spring Reviews: Bonny Eagle
STANDISH – With championship season and awards season both behind us, now’s the time to recap the Scots’ spring seasons. The boys and girls track teams were perhaps the biggest newsmakers in 2017, as both outfits managed to bring home individual and relay state titles. But other programs showed progress as well, as coaches were […]
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Inside Raymond
Playground celebrationRaymond Elementary School had a wonderful day June 25 celebrating with Maine National Guard soldiers and their families the success of the Guard’s contribution to the new safe and secure playground. The community showed up in a big way at an ice cream social to show their gratitude for the investment that the soldiers […]
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Inside Raymond
Playground celebrationRaymond Elementary School had a wonderful day June 25 celebrating with Maine National Guard soldiers and their families the success of the Guard’s contribution to the new safe and secure playground. The community showed up in a big way at an ice cream social to show their gratitude for the investment that the soldiers […]