Yard sale – Saturday, June 24, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Good Shepherd United Methodist Church, 151 West Gray Road, Gray. Assorted merchandise.
American Journal
News and information from and about the Maine towns of Westbrook, Gorham and Buxton.
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Camelot rezoning bid breeds referendum drive
PORTLAND — City councilors on Monday gave initial approval to a zoning change that would allow approximately 100 new homes near the Westbrook city line in Stroudwater. The routine first reading included no discussion. The proposal for the former Camelot Farm property still requires a June 19 public hearing and second affirmative council vote. But […]
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Westbrook, Gorham tops in attracting new residents
WESTBROOK — Officials in Westbrook attribute recent population increases to expected things, such as housing costs and location, as well as the unexpected – the way the city smells. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Westbrook was the second fasting growing municipality in Maine last year. City Administrator Jerre Bryant said that might have to do with […]
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60 Years Ago
The Westbrook American reported on June 12, 1957, that Westbrook Postmaster and Mrs. George Robinson have moved to their farm in Gorham for the summer. Former Westbrook resident Peter Potter, a Bowdoin College junior, was to appear on the Arthur Godfrey Talent Scouts TV program on CBS on June 24. Potter, 22, was then a Portland […]
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Gorham Notes
Furniture refinisher seeks OK for store A woman who sells furniture she has refinished is planning to open a store in the space that recently housed The Gorham Grind on South Street. Lynne Wykes, owner of “The Stripper Lady,” has met with town officials to obtain necessary permits, according to David Galbraith, zoning administrator. Wykes […]
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Expired bus inspections blamed on ‘oversight’: The former school bus mechanic disagrees, however.
WESTBROOK — Six school buses with overdue inspection stickers that were pulled from their routes Tuesday were sent to an auto shop for certification, although the school district’s former bus mechanic thinks it’s unlikely they’ll pass. State police contacted the school department June 5 after receiving calls from residents about expired inspection stickers, according to Superintendent […]
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Westbrook, Gorham tops in attracting new residents
WESTBROOK — Officials in Westbrook attribute recent population increases to expected things, such as housing costs and location, as well as the unexpected – the way the city smells. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Westbrook was the second fasting growing municipality in Maine last year. City Administrator Jerre Bryant said that might have to do with […]
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Girls Tennis: Gorham falls to Falmouth
FALMOUTH – No. 3 Gorham faced a tough challenge at No. 2 Falmouth in the tournament semis on Saturday morning, June 3, and ultimately succumbed 5-0. “Falmouth was our toughest competitor, the biggest challenge of the year,” said Gorham head coach Nicole Bergeron. “I’m not disappointed in our play at all. No one gave up […]
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Track: Local athletes reel in awards at States
WATERBORO – Better than two dozen teams descended on Massabesic’s beautiful new track and field on Saturday morning, June 3, for this year’s Class A Outdoor State Championship. In team action, Scarborough won the boys’ title and Cheverus the girls’, while in individual action, a substantial list of local favorites again showed their stuff. Bonny […]
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Inside Windham
Saint Joseph’s honors Ryder Catherine Renquin Ryder of Windham, a 1981 graduate of Saint Joseph’s College, received the Professional Excellence Award at the college’s annual Distinguished Alumni Awards Dinner May 6. The award is presented to the alumnus who has distinguished him or herself professionally in such a way as to positively reflect on Saint […]