Play ball Raymond Baseball/Softball is still accepting registrations. This is for all players between the ages of 4 and 12 who want to play T-ball, baseball or softball in Raymond. Online registration is available and you are able to pay online, too. All players, including returning players, must register online to receive information, schedules and […]
American Journal
News and information from and about the Maine towns of Westbrook, Gorham and Buxton.
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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. […]
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Spring Schedules: Gorham
BaseballApril 21 @ Massabesic 10 a.m.April 25 Cheverus 4 p.m.April 27 South Portland 4 p.m.April 29 @ Deering 2 p.m.May 2 Scarborough 4 p.m.May 4 @ Biddeford 4:30 p.m.May 8 @ Westbrook 4:30 p.m.May 9 Noble 4:30 p.m.May 11 @ Sanford 4 p.m.May 13 Marshwood 11 a.m.May 16 Thornton Academy 7 p.m.May 18 @ Bonny […]
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Big Moose Harley on move to Buxton
Steve Reynolds, left, owner of Big Moose Harley-Davidson, and Keith Liberty, general manager, are revving up plans to relocate the business to Buxton from Portland next year. Keith Liberty, left, general manager of Big Moose Harley-Davidson, and owner Steve Reynolds, are revving up plans to relocate the business in to Buxton from Portland next year. […]
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Community briefs
Public SafetyOpen Housethis Saturday WESTBROOK — A Public Safety Team Open House will be held from 1-4 p.m. Saturday, April 8, at the Westbrook Public Safety Building, 570 Main St. Attendees can meet police, fire, EMS and 911 representatives, tour the Public Safety Building, check out cruisers, firetrucks and ambulances, learn about special equipment used, ask […]
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Planning board moves toward final approval of school projects
WESTBROOK — No one spoke at a public hearing before the Planning Board, which was held Tuesday on plans for two new school projects in the city; ones that would substantially expand both Saccarappa School and the middle school. Prior to the meeting Jennie Franceschi, the Westbrook city planner, said there are still a number […]
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Westbrook Notes
The Westbrook American reported on April 10, 1957, that Billy Hamilton, son of Phyllis Hamilton of Westbrook, had reported for spring training in Georgia with the Milwaukee Braves. Two teenagers from a group named the Hotheads of Gorham voluntarily helped Westbrook’s Roland Marier change a flat tire in the rain. He offered the pair a […]
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Council passes group home zoning rules
WESTBROOK — The proverbial barn door may be closing, but some State Street residents and councilors aired a stable of gripes Monday night about a new group home. By a unanimous vote, with Council President Brendan Reilly and Councilor Gary Rairdon absent, the council approved new zoning definitions covering group and boarding homes. Those changes are very unlikely […]
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Spring Schedules: Bonny Eagle
BaseballApril 19 Sanford 1 p.m.April 21 Marshwood 11:00 a.m.April 25 @ Massabesic 4 p.m.April 27 Biddeford 4:30 p.m.April 29 @ Cheverus 1 p.m.May 2 @ Portland 7 p.m.May 4 Noble 4 p.m.May 9 @ Windham 6:30 p.m.May 11 Scarborough 4 p.m.May 13 @ Thornton Academy 1 p.m.May 16 Portland 4 p.m.May 18 Gorham 4 […]
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Deaths
Abano, Godardo, 74, of Gorham, died on March 30, 2017. Arrangements by Dolby & Dorr Funeral Home, Gorham. Ranieri, Francesco, 94, of Westbrook, died on March 23, 2017, at Springbrook Nursing Home. Private arrangements by Blais & Hay Funeral Home, Westbrook. Sinclair, Ellen V., 82, of Windham, died on March 25, 2017, at a daughter’s […]