The Lakes Region Senior Center, a drop-in center at Little Falls Activity Center, 40 Acorn St. in Gorham, is open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday through Thursday. Although many people are “away” during these cold weeks, the center is open for visiting, playing cards or board games. And, from 9-11:30 a.m., on Monday, […]
American Journal
News and information from and about the Maine towns of Westbrook, Gorham and Buxton.
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Inside Raymond
April at the Library Events at the Raymond Village Library include: Monday, April 3, 10, 24: Baby Storytime at 10:3 a.m. Monday, April 3, 10, 17, 24: Preschool Storytime at 10:30am Wednesday, April 5: Lego Club, 3:30-4:30pm Saturday, April 15: Cat & Dog Safety with Animal Control Officer Bobby Silcott, 2 p.m. Animal Control Officer […]
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Take a mini-vacation at Senior Center
The Lakes Region Senior Center, a drop-in center at Little Falls Activity Center, 40 Acorn St. in Gorham, is open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday through Thursday. Although many people are “away” during these cold weeks, the center is open for visiting, playing cards or board games. And, from 9-11:30 a.m., on Monday, […]
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Inside Standish
Audubon naturalist to speak Maine Audubon staff naturalist Doug Hitchcox will speak on using native plants for wildlife at a meeting of the Wildridge Garden Club at 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 4. All are welcome and refreshments will be served. The meeting will be held at Town Hall. Celebrate World Tai Chi Day World Tai […]
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LePage backs proposed spur during Gorham visit
Gov. Paul LePage speaks in Gorham Wednesday. A portion of a crowd is pictured that packed Spire 29 in Gorham Wednesday to hear Gov. Paul LePage. Gov. Paul LePage visits Gorham. GORHAM — Gov. Paul LePage, speaking in a town meeting format here Wednesday, backed a proposed spur to link the town with the interstate system […]
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LePage backs proposed spur during Gorham visit
Gov. Paul LePage speaks in Gorham Wednesday. A portion of a crowd is pictured that packed Spire 29 in Gorham Wednesday to hear Gov. Paul LePage. Gov. Paul LePage visits Gorham. GORHAM — Gov. Paul LePage, speaking in a town meeting format here Wednesday, backed a proposed spur to link the town with the interstate system […]
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LePage backs proposed spur during Gorham visit
Gov. Paul LePage speaks in Gorham Wednesday. A portion of a crowd is pictured that packed Spire 29 in Gorham Wednesday to hear Gov. Paul LePage. Gov. Paul LePage visits Gorham. GORHAM — Gov. Paul LePage, speaking in a town meeting format here Wednesday, backed a proposed spur to link the town with the interstate system […]
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Deaths
Auprey, Gene I., 66, of Buxton, died on March 18, 2017. A memorial remembrance will be held at a later date. Arrangements by Chad E. Poitras Cremation and Funeral Service, Buxton. Bailey III, Scott, 69, of Westbrook, died at home on March 16, 2017. A memorial service was to be held on Saturday, March 25, […]
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Winter Awards: Gorham High School
GORHAM – Here are this year’s collection of winter sports awards – that final send-off to the season. The Southwestern Maine Athletics Association bestows most of the accolades listed here, though hockey awards are handed out separately and a handful of other laurels are also included. Alpine SkiingSMAA Boys All-Conference Team – Owen SmithSMAA Girls […]
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Proposed Westbrook school budget up 4.3 percent
WESTBROOK — The proposed $36.7 million fiscal year 2018 school budget is 4.3 percent higher than this year’s budget. The proposed budget for the 2017-18 school year is expected to be adopted by the School Committee on April 12. The proposal is $1.5 million higher than the current budget of $35.2 million. Superintendent of Schools Peter […]