Years in the making, the Animal Refuge League will officially unveil its new facility Friday. Following a strenuous half-decade of fundraising, planning and construction, the Animal Refuge League of Greater Portland will officially open its new, state-of-the-art adoption and community center in Westbrook on Friday, Dec. 2. The new facility has been a long time […]
American Journal
News and information from and about the Maine towns of Westbrook, Gorham and Buxton.
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Take it to the streets
I’ve never considered vacationing in Lincoln, Nebraska. For good reason. According to Wikipedia, the major tourist attractions in the capital of the Cornhusker State (really? – that’s your nickname – really?) include the Frank H. Woods Telephone Museum, the University of Nebraska’s “dairy store” and the fact it’s the hometown of Zager and Evans, whose […]
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Deaths
Bean, Benjamin W., 32, of New Gloucester, died Nov. 19, 2016. Arrangements with Wilson Funeral Home, Gray. Brooks, James F., 46, formerly of Gorham, died in Sicily on Oct. 30, 2016.. Cole, Patricia D., 69, of Casco, died on Nov. 19, 2016. Arrangements by Hall Funeral Home, Quaker Ridge, Casco. Devendorf, Judith B., 73, of […]
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Especially for seniors: How to get a disability plate
The other day, a friend parked her car right near the entrance to the grocery store, and as I reminded her she was parking in a handicap zone and could get a ticket, she calmly took out a piece of cardboard and hung it on her mirror. She isn’t as spry as she once was […]
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Gorham’s Robinson bows out ‘for now’
Gorham’s Town Council meeting last week ended a long tenure on the board for Matthew Robinson, who was first elected in 2000. Robinson, the council chairman, thanked a multitude of past and present officials and citizens, along with his wife, Melissa, and their daughter, Samantha. He also memorialized deceased town councilors Phil Dugas and Cal […]
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Arts Calendar
THEATER Dec. 2-18 “Miracle on 34th Street,” presented by Schoolhouse Arts Center, 16 Richville Road, Standish. Dec. 2, 3, 9, 10, 16 and 17 at 7:30 p.m. and Dec. 4, 11 and 18 at 2:00 p.m. Tickets are $14 for adults and $12 for students and seniors. Call 642-3743 for reservations or buy tickets on-line […]
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Guest commentary: Westbrook’s potential turning kinetic
Before the 2012 Comprehensive Plan, there was the 2007 Downtown Revitalization Study, the 2002 Riverfront Master Plan and the 2001 Downtown Development Plan. Once all robust plans and dreams, they were envisioned and created by many still in our midst today. But mostly they were forgotten, became dusty and were all tucked away. Don’t look […]
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Mayor, elected officials to be sworn in Dec. 5
Westbrook’s elected officials, including mayor-elect Mike Sanphy, will be sworn in Monday, Dec. 5, during an inaugural ceremony at the Westbrook High School auditorium. After besting fellow Democrat Michael Shaughnessy and independent James Tranchemontagne on Election Day, Sanphy will replace three-term Mayor Colleen Hilton, who did not seek re-election. The 7 p.m. ceremony, led by City […]
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Westbrook Notes
The Westbrook High School Drama students rehearse for their production of “All My Sons” by Arthur Miller, a two-act drama that opens Thursday, Dec. 1, for several shows at Westbrook High School. Shows are at 7 p.m. on Dec. 1; Friday, Dec. 2; and Saturday, Dec. 3, with a matinee at 2 p.m. on Sunday, […]
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Westbrook Notes
The Westbrook High School Drama students rehearse for their production of “All My Sons” by Arthur Miller, a two-act drama that opens Thursday, Dec. 1, for several shows at Westbrook High School. Shows are at 7 p.m. on Dec. 1; Friday, Dec. 2; and Saturday, Dec. 3, with a matinee at 2 p.m. on Sunday, […]