The Westbrook City Council voted unanimously Monday to lease vacant office space on the second floor of City Hall to the Presumpscot Regional Land Trust, which is in need of two work spaces and use of a conference room. Monday’s meeting was the first for the new council under Mayor Mike Sanphy and new councilors Ann […]
American Journal
News and information from and about the Maine towns of Westbrook, Gorham and Buxton.
Gorham grieves – and gives: Community opens hearts for Piawlocks
GORHAM—The community has shown an outpouring of support for the Piawlock family, who suffered the loss last week of two family members in a tragic car accident. Joseph Piawlock, 45, was killed in the Dec. 12 collision on Narragansett Street, and his 10-year-old daughter, Paige, later died from her injuries. Piawlock’s wife, Yvonne, another school-aged […]
We Love to Eat
Chowder luncheon – Friday, Dec. 23, and every Friday, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., North Deering Congregational Church, 1364 Washington Ave., Portland. Bowl of haddock chowder with crackers, $9; or lobster roll lunch with chips, $10; cup of chowder, $6; combination lobster roll with cup opf chowder, $13. All lunches include fresh baked bread, pickle, cookie and […]
Resident’s TLC puts dolls under tree
The Community Center sends her restored dolls off to good homes and also helps others with winter gear. WESTBROOK–If you have an old doll lying around, dust it off, get it to Joan Wescott and she’ll make a child happy at Christmas. This week, Wescott’s restored dolls are being distributed from the Westbrook Community Center […]
Holmes puts up 40 for Gorham vs. Greely
GORHAM—Of all the teams in all the Classes in the South this year, if any look on paper like rivals to the Rams, it’s the Rangers – and Tuesday night, rival Gorham Greely did, nipping at their heels throughout a ferocious matchup. But the reigning AA Queens got the better of their visitors in the […]
Holmes puts up 40 for Gorham vs. Greely
GORHAM—Of all the teams in all the Classes in the South this year, if any look on paper like rivals to the Rams, it’s the Rangers – and Tuesday night, rival Gorham Greely did, nipping at their heels throughout a ferocious matchup. But the reigning AA Queens got the better of their visitors in the […]
Boys Basketball: Blazes outpace Eagles for first win of season
WESTBROOK – Zac Manoogian posted a game-high 17 points for the Blue Blazes vs. visiting Mt. Ararat on Thursday evening, Dec. 15. Westbrook jumped on top early, determinedly pulling away as the game progressed and ultimately picking up an impressive, 59-32 victory. “The kids gave a good effort tonight,” said Westbrook head coach Dan LeGage. […]
Gorham girl dies after crash that also killed her father
GORHAM — A 10-year-old girl became the second person to die as result of a Dec. 12 collision between an SUV and a dump truck on Narragansett Street. According to a fundraising website, Paige Piawlock was a student at Narragansett Elementary School. Superintendent of Schools Heather Perry said Piawlock was a fifth-grader. Police said the […]
Gorham girl dies after crash that also killed her father
GORHAM — A 10-year-old girl became the second person to die as result of a Dec. 12 collision between an SUV and a dump truck on Narragansett Street. According to a fundraising website, Paige Piawlock was a student at Narragansett Elementary School. Superintendent of Schools Heather Perry said Piawlock was a fifth-grader. Police said the […]
We Love to Eat
Chowder luncheon – Friday, Dec. 16, and every Friday, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., North Deering Congregational Church, 1364 Washington Ave., Portland. Bowl of haddock chowder with crackers, $9; lobster roll lunch with chips, $10; cup of chowder, $6; combination lobster roll with cup opf chowder, $13. All lunches include fresh baked bread, pickle, cookie and beverage. […]