WESTBROOK — Police Chief Janine Roberts’ commitment to helping minorities is not only a goal driving an upcoming open house, it’s work that recently won her an award. Roberts was awarded the Courage is Contagious award by the University of Maine School of Law. The ceremony last week was part of a Justice for Women lecture […]
American Journal
News and information from and about the Maine towns of Westbrook, Gorham and Buxton.
Posted inAmerican Journal, Northern Forecaster, Southern Forecaster
Heady times for Maine's craft brewers
PORTLAND — Maine’s craft-beer industry is growing nearly twice as fast as the national rate, and added more than $150 million to the state economy, according to a new report from the Maine Brewer’s Guild. The report, by economists at the University of Southern Maine, provides objective data to “demonstrate that beer is having an […]
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VAST plans turkey hunt, wheelchair basketball and more
NEW GLOUCESTER — The Veterans Adaptive Sports and Training group, which operates out of Pineland Farms, has a number of activities on its docket for the coming months, including its annual turkey hunt as well as a wheelchair basketball game organized in tandem with Deering High School. VAST is a free program for vets with […]
Posted inAmerican Journal, Southern Forecaster
Students fans of fresh food for families
WESTBROOK — At most schools, when the bell rings at the end of the day, students rush for the door. At Westbrook High School, though, students run to the cafeteria eager to get their hands on fresh fruits and vegetables. “Just seeing people be able to get what they need and the relief and happiness on […]
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Students fans of fresh food for families
WESTBROOK — At most schools, when the bell rings at the end of the day, students rush for the door. At Westbrook High School, though, students run to the cafeteria eager to get their hands on fresh fruits and vegetables. “Just seeing people be able to get what they need and the relief and happiness on […]
Posted inAmerican Journal, Southern Forecaster
Gorham Notes
Volk backs Gorham spur Maine Sen. Amy Volk, R-Scarborough, on March 23 testified in a legislative public hearing in favor of LD 905, “An Act To Authorize the Construction of a Maine Turnpike Connector to Gorham.” Volk co-sponsored the bill introduced by Rep. Andrew McLean, D-Gorham. “Daily traffic congestion and associated environmental threats to the villages […]
Posted inAmerican Journal, Lakes Region Weekly
Inside Windham
One-way Chute Road Chute Road will be one-way from River Road to the intersection of Webb and Montgomery roads between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. on Maple Sugar Sunday, March 26. Mother/Son Sports Night Windham Parks and Recreation has tickets for the 4th annual Mother/Son Sports Night at the Windham Middle School from 7-8:30 p.m. […]
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Inside Gray
Saturday night out A Public Supper will be held on Saturday, March 25, at 5 p.m., at the First Congregational Church, Route 115, Gray. The meal will consist of baked beans, casseroles, salads, homemade breads and desserts. The cost is $8 for adults and $4 for children under 12. The hall is handicapped accessible. Call […]
Posted inAmerican Journal, Lakes Region Weekly
Inside Gray
Saturday night out A Public Supper will be held on Saturday, March 25, at 5 p.m., at the First Congregational Church, Route 115, Gray. The meal will consist of baked beans, casseroles, salads, homemade breads and desserts. The cost is $8 for adults and $4 for children under 12. The hall is handicapped accessible. Call […]
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No cooking at Baker’s Corner
Baker’s Corner, the corner of Route 202 and Falmouth Road, was once a busy intersection. The brook that crosses Route 202 just before the corner is called Baker’s Brook. It rises in the town of Gray and flows in a southerly direction, crossing the Falmouth Road a short distance from where the Partridge Road enters. […]