Dec. 11, 1991 Officials at the University of Southern Maine are investigating an incident that occurred in the early morning hours of Nov. 16, when 20 to 30 members of the Phi Mu Delta fraternity attacked a party on Mighty Street in Gorham with “bats, sticks and hammers.” The Judicial Affairs Department at the school […]
American Journal
News and information from and about the Maine towns of Westbrook, Gorham and Buxton.
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Gorham Notes
Citizen Police Academy grads Twelve Gorham citizens recently graduated from the first Citizen Police Academy sponsored by Gorham Police Department. Officer Ted Hatch organized the 10-week academy at the behest of Police Chief Daniel Jones. The citizens learned about the criminal justice system. “Promoting a positive and proactive relationship between our community and law enforcement,” […]
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Beautiful losers
Maine Democrats need to find some really lousy candidates for major offices. Otherwise, the Dems could end up helping to elect Republicans like Paul LePage to the U.S. Senate and Bruce Poliquin to the governorship in 2018. Fortunately, the donkey party is loaded with lame contenders. But before I pick through that sludge pile, let […]
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Gorham Winter Sports
Alpine Skiing (all meets at Shawnee Peak unless otherwise noted)Jan. 4 Scarborough, Windham, Cheverus, Bonny Eagle, Marshwood 5 p.m.Jan. 6 Scarborough, Windham, Cheverus, Bonny Eagle, Marshwood 5 p.m.Jan. 11 Scarborough, Windham, Cheverus, Bonny Eagle, Marshwood 5 p.m.Jan. 13 Scarborough, Windham, Cheverus, Bonny Eagle, Marshwood 5 p.m.Jan. 20 Scarborough, Windham, Cheverus, Bonny Eagle, Marshwood 5 p.m.Jan. […]
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Animal Refuge League cuts the ribbon
Longtime staff members and supporters officially open the Animal Refuge League of Greater Portland’s new Arthur P. Girard Adoption and Community Center in Westbrook last Friday. From left, supporters Jim and Sue Konkel, Idexx CEO Jon Ayers, refuge league staff members Bonnie Waterman (with granddaughter), Liz Lord, Kathleen Fobear and Executive Director Patsy Murphy.
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Red Cross blood drives slated
Donors of all blood types are needed this holiday season to help ensure a sufficient supply for hospital patients, according to the American Red Cross. Upcoming blood drives are being held: In Westbrook –1-6 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 21, at St. Hyancinth Church, 295 Brown St. In Gorham – 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, Dec. […]
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Gorham Notes
Citizen Police Academy grads Twelve Gorham citizens recently graduated from the first Citizen Police Academy sponsored by Gorham Police Department. Officer Ted Hatch organized the 10-week academy at the behest of Police Chief Daniel Jones. The citizens learned about the criminal justice system. “Promoting a positive and proactive relationship between our community and law enforcement,” […]
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Westbrook Notes
Trinity church concert Trinity Lutheran Church, 612 Main St., is hosting a holiday concert, “It Came Upon a Christmas Season,” at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 11. The concert features Heather Connolly and Ransomed Souls, Tricia Bumby and Betty McIntyre. Donations of athletic socks or cash will benefit Preble Street Resource Center. “Connolly is an […]
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Shoe you later, alligator
From the time their folks died, Roscoe and Harold Cushman lived quietly in a camp on the family woodlot about 12 miles of town on the Kansas Road.? The Cushman brothers were two of the hardest working boys you’d ever want to meet, but one was as numb as a pounded thumb and the other […]
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SMAA, WMC announce fall sports awards
The Southern Maine Activities Association and the Western Maine Conference recently released their last remaining lists of fall sports awards, and area schools are amply and proudly represented. Likewise, new sportsmanship banners can now be found hanging in some schools’ gyms. Bonny Eagle Boys Cross CountrySecond Team All-Conference – Aiden WilleyHonorable Mention – Trevor NealAll-Academic […]