GORHAM — School Committee member Timothy Burns resigned in a lengthy, scathing letter April 13, the day after the board approved a $37.9 million school budget up $1.6 million over last year’s. In the letter sent to School Committee Chairman Darryl Wright, Burns lashed out at budget issues, “self-serving” special interest groups, and a breakdown […]
American Journal
News and information from and about the Maine towns of Westbrook, Gorham and Buxton.
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Buyer to be selected from Riverfront Plaza bidders
WESTBROOK — Bids for the purchase of One Riverfront Plaza are expected to be opened Friday. The building, which has been vacant for over a year, was bought back at auction by The U.S. National Bank Association for $9.2 million. The Feb. 17 auction came after the bank filed a foreclose notice Jan. 4 at the Cumberland […]
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City may hire lawyer to replace collection agencies
WESTBROOK — The City Council is considering a new approach to collecting unpaid taxes and fees. If approved at second reading, the city will use a lawyer for collection services, rather than collection agencies as it has in the past. Councilors also awarded various bids and authorized funds during a light meeting Monday night. Councilors unanimously […]
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Still chasing the future
Returning from a speaking engagement in Boston recently, I stopped at the Hampton toll booths to make my contribution, as all Mainers must, to New Hampshire’s overflowing highway slush fund?. Pulling away from the booth on one of the eight or 10 or 12 lanes (too many to count), I had to wonder just how […]
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Still chasing the future
Returning from a speaking engagement in Boston recently, I stopped at the Hampton toll booths to make my contribution, as all Mainers must, to New Hampshire’s overflowing highway slush fund?. Pulling away from the booth on one of the eight or 10 or 12 lanes (too many to count), I had to wonder just how […]
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We Love Sales
Two-day spring rummage and perennial sale – Friday, April 28, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., and Saturday, April 29, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Cressey Road United Methodist Church, 81 Cressey Road, Gorham. Large assortment of perennial and household plants, furniture, sports equipment, household items, toys, books, crafts, puzzles, games, clothes, jewelry, small appliances, dishes, tools, and much more. […]
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Main drag construction delayed for Gorham
Gorham traffic is pictured at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday at the intersection of Main Street and New Portland Road. GORHAM — Commuters traveling daily through the heart of Gorham Village during rush hours have been spared a major pain, at least for now. The Maine Department of Transportation last week rejected a multi-million dollar bid to rebuild […]
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Sex abuse suspect to remain jailed
WESTBROOK — A Kennebunk man charged with sexual abuse of a minor will remain in jail until his next court appearance in July. Jeremy Link, 43, of York Street in Kennebunk, was arrested April 22 by Westbrook Police at the Elite All-Stars of Maine Cheer Gym at 73 Bradley Drive. Link has been charged with sexual […]
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Inside Raymond
RVCC annual flea market The Raymond Village Community Church is gearing up for its annual flea market. The date is set for June 3 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the church, located at 27 Main St. They are currently seeking donations for the yard sale, so as you do your spring cleaning, please […]
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Inside Gray
Kentucky Derby Fest On Saturday, May 6, at 5 p.m., you’re invited to the Fiddlehead Kentucky Derby Fest at the Fiddlehead Center, 25 Shaker Road. Join in to view “the most exciting two minutes in sports.” In addition to streaming the derby, the fest will feature a hat and bow-tie competition, raffle, snacks and beverages […]