April 15, 1992 An identified buyer has signed a contract to buy the 26-acre site on the County Road in Westbrook where Maine National Bank had to give up on a multi-million dollar headquarters building. Greg Boulos, who is handling the sale as agent of Recoll Management Co., said the closing may take some time. […]
American Journal
News and information from and about the Maine towns of Westbrook, Gorham and Buxton.
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Bill would allow guns on university campuses
Muhammad “Humza” Khan, right, president of the student body at the University of Southern Maine, and Alexander Buzzell, student body press secretary, oppose a state bill that would allow guns on campuses. GORHAM/PORTLAND – A legislative bill that would allow guns on all campuses of Maine’s public colleges and universities drew some fire this week. […]
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WHS student inspired by asprirations assembly
WESTBROOK — Westbrook High School students recently got a glimpse into their futures, while alumni met versions of their former selves. A panel of alumni, including New England Patriots player Trevor Bates, spoke at an all-school assembly on Tuesday afternoon. The aspirations assembly was meant to inspire students and show them what success beyond high school […]
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Explosives no threat to public safety
WESTBROOK — Explosives found in a West Pleasant Street home last week pose no threat to the community. According to the Westbrook Police Department, explosives were found at 153 West Pleasant St. just after 11 a.m. April 6 by a demolitions crew cleaning out the house. The house was vacant and the former occupant has long […]
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Former Westbrook tax collector sentenced to six months
WESTBROOK — The former city tax collector has been sentenced to six months in prison for embezzlement. Ann Marie Williams, 52, was sentenced April 4 for embezzling $118,000 in cash deposits from the city between July 2015 and April 2016. She pleaded guilty on Sept. 19, 2016. Williams, of Falmouth, was sentenced in U.S. District Court by […]
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Former Westbrook tax collector sentenced to six months
WESTBROOK — The former city tax collector has been sentenced to six months in prison for embezzlement. Ann Marie Williams, 52, was sentenced April 4 for embezzling $118,000 in cash deposits from the city between July 2015 and April 2016. She pleaded guilty on Sept. 19, 2016. Williams, of Falmouth, was sentenced in U.S. District Court by […]
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Inside Standish
Fitter than a Fifth Grader The Saint Joseph’s College Wellness Program welcomed more than 100 fifth-graders from George E. Jack Elementary School, homeschooled students and the Bristol Blue Devils Jump Rope Team to the 4th Annual Fitter than a Fifth Grader program March 28. At the Harold Alfond Center, teams rotated through a wide array […]
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Meals on Wheels needs help
Can you spare an hour a week? Meals On Wheels, Windham branch, needs help. Volunteers are needed, a few good people willing to dedicate an hour a week to help make life easier for those who are alone and/or housebound. We got a message from Ginny and Andi about this program and its needs, and […]
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Inside Gray
Patriot 5K Road Race It’s time to register for the Walk/Run Patriot 5K Road Race, which will be held Saturday, May 20. Maine’s fastest and richest 5K has a mostly flat course which skirts scenic Crystal Lake. It has a huge prize purse, cool shirts, live music, great food and a festive community atmosphere. 5K […]
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Inside Windham
Go make a kite Open to grades K-5 and parents, a vacation week kite-making workshop includes an interactive presentation about kites, flying and kite history from educator Bob Ray of “Why Things Fly.” Each child will make his/her own kite that can be flown at home. The $5 fee covers the cost of kite materials. […]