GORHAM — Town Manager David Cole is resigning effective Sept. 29. “For the past 23 years, I have had the privilege of serving the town of Gorham as its town manager,” Cole wrote March 2 in a letter to municipal officials. He began as town manager in 1994. Cole said the town has grown into […]
American Journal
News and information from and about the Maine towns of Westbrook, Gorham and Buxton.
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Inside New Gloucester
Up next at Village Coffeehouse Enjoy a cup of java while seated at a candlelit table listening to the acoustic band Northwood at the next Village Coffeehouse, on Saturday, March 4. The concert starts at 7:30 p.m. in the vestry community room of the First Congregational Church, 19 Gloucester Hill Road. Admission at the door […]
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Inside Windham
Scrapbooking meet Scrapbooking is on the table from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, March 11, at the North Windham Union Church. Hosted by Windham High School Project Graduation, the day’s activities include lunch, dinner, welcome gifts, door prizes and a raffle table. Registration is $50. Plans call two people per 8-foot table with folding […]
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My Place Teen Center: Teen Member Spotlight
The staff and members of the My Place Teen Center would like to recognize and congratulate Logan for being recognized as the Teen Member Spotlight for February 2017. Logan, a sophomore at Westbrook High School, has been a constant presence at the center for four-plus years. He lives in Westbrook with his father, mother and […]
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Deaths
Dunlap, Shirley R., of Gorham, died at the Gorham House on Feb. 24, 2017. Arrangements by Dolby Funeral Chapel, Windham. Gallant, Norman E., 79, of Buxton, died at the Gosnell Memorial Hospice on Feb. 19, 2017. Services are private. Arrangements by Dolby Funeral Chapel, Windham. Lepenven, Viola D., 98, formerly of Westbrook, died on Feb. […]
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Oy vey: Rosen’s Deli closing leaves void on food scene
WESTBROOK — Rosen’s Deli, the only Jewish-style deli in greater Portland, has closed. The restaurant, which was at 650 Main St., closed in February with no notice, almost two years after moving to Westbrook and about 1½ years after owners David and Arren Rosen filed for bankruptcy protection. “Lots of factors contributed to our decision to […]
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Bomb threat evacuates GHS: Superintendent clarifes the schools’ emergency notification procedure.
GORHAM – Marking a second incident impacting the high school this week, a bomb threat emptied the buildingTuesday. A police search with Maine State Police canines didn’t find any devices or suspicious packages, Lt. Michael Nault of the town’s Police Department reported in a press release. “Things are back to normal this morning at GHS,” […]
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Looking Back
March 4, 1992 On Tuesday, Gorham will elect Elmer Dodge to the School Committee (he is unopposed). He will become one of the oldest people ever elected to public office in Maine. He is 85 years old and when he finishes his term he will be 88. Gorham voters will decide races for three Town […]
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Juveniles charged with felony in motel sex assault
WESTBROOK — The two juveniles arrested following a Feb. 5 incident involving a teenage girl at the Super 8 motel have been charged with sexual assault. Ernest Lorange, 16, of Portland, and Rick Powers, 15, of Lisbon Falls, have each been charged with one count of gross sexual assault, a Class A felony. Lorange on Feb. […]
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Council officially condemns violence against immigrants
WESTBROOK — The City Council has adopted a resolution condemning acts of violence and hatred against immigrants and refugees. The council on Monday night unanimously adopted the resolution, which was proposed and drafted by Councilor Anna Turcotte. The City Council discussed the resolution in a half-hour workshop prior to voting on it at the regular meeting. […]