‘Build a Better World’ The Windham Public Library’s Summer Reading Program runs through Aug. 28 with a variety of programs around the theme, “Build a Better World.” Activities will include letterboxing, solar eclipse events and weekly “Calm as a Critter” yoga for kids. For adults, there’ll be monthly Author Talks, a new Movie Discussion Program […]
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News and information from and about the Maine towns of Westbrook, Gorham and Buxton.
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Inside Windham
‘Build a Better World’ The Windham Public Library’s Summer Reading Program runs through Aug. 28 with a variety of programs around the theme, “Build a Better World.” Activities will include letterboxing, solar eclipse events and weekly “Calm as a Critter” yoga for kids. For adults, there’ll be monthly Author Talks, a new Movie Discussion Program […]
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60 Years Ago
The Westbrook American reported on June 26, 1957, that Ray LeTarte of Westbrook caught a 4-pound trout in Sebago Lake. Johnny Cumberland was playing for the league-leading Lions in Westbrook Little League. Cumberland became a pitcher for four major league teams including the New York Yankees and later was a pitching coach for the Boston […]
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Former coach indicted for sex abuse of minor
WESTBROOK — The gymnastics coach accused of sexually abusing a minor has been indicted by the Cumberland County Grand Jury. Jeremy Link, 43, of York Street in Kennebunk, was indicted earlier this month on three counts of sexual abuse of a minor, a Class C felony. He was arrested April 22 by Westbrook Police at the Elite […]
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Street-level art proposed for Frenchtown: City Council generally likes Michael Shaughnessy’s creative idea, but seeks answers to safety concerns.
WESTBROOK — A resident wants to paint the city’s streets, and no, not just the traffic lines. Former mayoral candidate Mike Shaughnessy has proposed painting murals and colorful designs directly onto some streets in Westbrook. He presented the idea to the City Council in a workshop meeting Monday night where it met with some concerns, primarily […]
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We Love to Eat
Free dinner – Thursday, June 22, 5:30-6:30 p.m., St. Peters Episcopal Church, 678 Washington St., Portland. Chowder luncheon – Friday, June 23, and every Friday, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., North Deering Congregational Church, 1364 Washington Ave., Portland. Bowl of haddock chowder with crackers, $9; or lobster roll lunch with chips, $10; cup of chowder, $6; combination lobster […]
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We Love to Eat
Free dinner – Thursday, June 22, 5:30-6:30 p.m., St. Peters Episcopal Church, 678 Washington St., Portland. Chowder luncheon – Friday, June 23, and every Friday, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., North Deering Congregational Church, 1364 Washington Ave., Portland. Bowl of haddock chowder with crackers, $9; or lobster roll lunch with chips, $10; cup of chowder, $6; combination lobster […]
Posted inAmerican Journal, Southern Forecaster
Former coach indicted for sex abuse of minor
WESTBROOK — The gymnastics coach accused of sexually abusing a minor has been indicted by the Cumberland County Grand Jury. Jeremy Link, 43, of York Street in Kennebunk, was indicted earlier this month on three counts of sexual abuse of a minor, a Class C felony. He was arrested April 22 by Westbrook Police at the Elite […]
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Gahomera sets a personal best at New Englands
NORWELL, Mass. — The outdoor track season doesn’t come to a full close with the State Championship meet each June. Rather, top performers from around Maine venture on to the next level – New Englands – where they vie with standouts from New Hampshire, Massachusetts and beyond for bigger and badder titles and bragging rights. […]
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Gahomera sets a personal best at New Englands
NORWELL, Mass. — The outdoor track season doesn’t come to a full close with the State Championship meet each June. Rather, top performers from around Maine venture on to the next level – New Englands – where they vie with standouts from New Hampshire, Massachusetts and beyond for bigger and badder titles and bragging rights. […]