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American Journal
News and information from and about the Maine towns of Westbrook, Gorham and Buxton.
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Effort underway to boost tech education participation
WESTBROOK — Recognizing the need for more technical education, state business and education organizations have developed strategies to increase student interest and participation. The Maine State Chamber of Commerce and Educate Maine on June 21 presented a joint plan at the Westbrook Regional Vocational Center. The plan includes 11 action steps to involve more Maine students […]
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Former fire chief remembered for dedication, professionalism
WESTBROOK — The city’s longest serving fire chief died earlier this month after a lengthy illness. Chief James Rulman, who held the position from 1973 to 1994, died June 5 at Gosnell Memorial Hospice House in Scarborough. He was 85. “He was a great man,” Mayor Mike Sanphy said. “I have a lot of respect for […]
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Gorham Notes
Jamie Carter GHS grad essay winner Gorham High School graduate Jamie Carter won first place in the 13th annual Arrive Alive Creative Contest sponsored by the Law Offices of Joe Bornstein. “The contest asks students to come up with a creative message about the dangers of drinking and driving and/or distracted driving,” the law firm […]
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Paraschak to succeed Cole in Gorham
GORHAM — The Town Council in its regular meeting next month is expected to confirm Ephrem Paraschak as town manager, succeeding David Cole who is retiring after 23 years. The board announced last week that Paraschak, 32, the Naples town manager, was selected for the post here from a field of 29 applicants in a […]
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Building a ‘beer community’ : A new brewery is set to pour in Westbrook.
WESTBROOK — Starting Friday, Mast Landing Brewing Company will no longer be the only brewery in Westbrook, and the owners are OK with that. Yes Brewing, located at 609 Main St. behind Mister Bagel, will open its doors at 3:30 p.m. June 30, and a ribbon cutting ceremony will be held at 4. Regular hours will […]
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'Improper discard' blamed for Dana Court fire
WESTBROOK — A fire last week on Dana Court was started by “improperly discarded smoking materials,” Fire Chief Andrew Turcotte said. A multi-family apartment building at 44 Dana Court caught fire June 21 at 2:40 p.m. after the smoldering smoking material ignited a propane tank on a grill. The tank, which was on the building’s back […]
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Paraschak to succeed Cole in Gorham
GORHAM — The Town Council in its regular meeting next month is expected to confirm Ephrem Paraschak as town manager, succeeding David Cole who is retiring after 23 years. The board announced last week that Paraschak, 32, the Naples town manager, was selected for the post here from a field of 29 applicants in a […]
Posted inAmerican Journal, Southern Forecaster
Paraschak to succeed Cole in Gorham
GORHAM — The Town Council in its regular meeting next month is expected to confirm Ephrem Paraschak as town manager, succeeding David Cole who is retiring after 23 years. The board announced last week that Paraschak, 32, the Naples town manager, was selected for the post here from a field of 29 applicants in a […]
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60 Years Ago
The Westbrook American reported on July 3, 1957, that Susan Shute of Westbrook, the oldest member of Warren Congregational Church, had died at age 97. She had resided with her nephew, Donald Eastman, 281 Main St. A Boston engineering consulting firm recommended linking the Maine Turnpike in the area of Brighton Avenue, Portland, with a […]