GORHAM — Local communities are mourning the death of Horace “Bud” Fogg Sr. of Gorham, a highly decorated veteran who survived fierce European battles during World War II. Fogg, 92, died Dec. 29 at the Gosnell Memorial Hospice House in Scarborough. Widely known in Gorham, Westbrook and Windham, Fogg stayed active in recent years visiting […]
American Journal
News and information from and about the Maine towns of Westbrook, Gorham and Buxton.
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Boys Hockey: MOB ices 26ers
GORHAM – Four different MOBsters put up goals against the visiting 26ers on Monday afternoon, Jan. 2. Travis Marsh, Brandon Caron, Cam Roy and Tanner McClure slowly but surely notched points en route to a 4-1 W. “Last year,” MOB head coach Loren Blair said of the 26ers, “they were hurting for numbers. Talking to […]
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Boys Hockey: MOB ices 26ers
GORHAM – Four different MOBsters put up goals against the visiting 26ers on Monday afternoon, Jan. 2. Travis Marsh, Brandon Caron, Cam Roy and Tanner McClure slowly but surely notched points en route to a 4-1 W. “Last year,” MOB head coach Loren Blair said of the 26ers, “they were hurting for numbers. Talking to […]
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Swimming: Deering over Gorham in midseason action
WESTBROOK – Gorham played host to some fellow Rams – these ones from Deering – on Friday evening, Dec. 30. Despite outstanding efforts from a number of swimmers, including Molly Sposato, Delaney Burns, Caelyn Smith and Patrick Bishop, the home team came up short falling 176-114. Gorham head coach Adam Cyr nevertheless expressed satisfaction with […]
Posted inAmerican Journal, Southern Forecaster
Sign's status could stop roundabout
WESTBROOK — Applying for historic status for the walking serviceman sign does more than preserve the famous Westbrook landmark. The Westbook Historical Society, along with Greater Portland Landmarks, wants the sign put on the National Register of Historic Places, a designation that could prevent the state from creating a roundabout at the nearby intersection. “It kind […]
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Sign's status could stop roundabout
WESTBROOK — Applying for historic status for the walking serviceman sign does more than preserve the famous Westbrook landmark. The Westbook Historical Society, along with Greater Portland Landmarks, wants the sign put on the National Register of Historic Places, a designation that could prevent the state from creating a roundabout at the nearby intersection. “It kind […]
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Public services building awaits internet hookup: Workers can't move in to new HQ because Time Warner hasn't performed 'two-hour' task.
WESTBROOK — The new Public Services building was completed over two months ago, but employees still can’t move in because a “two-hour” job to finish hooking up internet service hasn’t been done. Even though the $8.9 million project was completed at the end of October, Time Warner Cable has yet to connect internet service in the […]
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Deaths
Chase, Matthew D., 35, of Windham, died on Dec. 18, 2016. Services held at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Arrangements by Dolby Funeral Chapel, Windham. Lord, George E., 75, of Rangeley, formerly of Windham, died on Dec. 10, 2016. A private Celebration of Life is planned for the spring. Arrangements by […]
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Buxton Notes
Bank boosts Day One Saco & Biddeford Savings Institution donated $2,500 to Day One, an organization focused on reducing substance use disorders and addressing mental health needs among Maine youth. This donation pushes Day One closer to their fundraising goal of $16,600, which will be put toward new office space for their residence at Buxton. […]
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60 Years Ago
The Westbrook American reported on Dec. 31, 1956, that John Dyhrberg of Westbrook was honored with a party on his 12th birthday. In Gorham, Doris Felch and Michael Andrew each received special recognition as 4-H club members and were presented watches.