Here is why I will not vote for Amy Volk in the Maine Legislature. When I met Amy years back as she was campaigning door to door, I believed she was a kind, honest person and thought she was a born-again Christian. I realize she is religious. I was very disappointed when Amy falsely accused […]
American Journal
News and information from and about the Maine towns of Westbrook, Gorham and Buxton.
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Freeport News
Community service projects taken on Freeport High School students have been participating in a variety of public service activities. On Saturday, Oct. 15, a group worked on a build for Habitat for Humanity in Scarborough. Freeport High School students are also partnering with local farmers, community members and Freeport Community Services in a program called […]
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No respect for Amy Volk
Here is why I will not vote for Amy Volk in the Maine Legislature. When I met Amy years back as she was campaigning door to door, I believed she was a kind, honest person and thought she was a born-again Christian. I realize she is religious. I was very disappointed when Amy falsely accused […]
Posted inAmerican Journal, Lakes Region Weekly, Northern Forecaster, Southern Forecaster
Time to leave
If you think there’s a housing crisis in Portland, your idea of what constitutes a crisis is seriously warped. Compared to a real shortage of accommodations, Portland is a home-hunter’s paradise. For an example of a place where it’s almost impossible to find shelter, try visiting GOPville. Here are some nearly factual excerpts from Craigslist […]
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Time to leave
If you think there’s a housing crisis in Portland, your idea of what constitutes a crisis is seriously warped. Compared to a real shortage of accommodations, Portland is a home-hunter’s paradise. For an example of a place where it’s almost impossible to find shelter, try visiting GOPville. Here are some nearly factual excerpts from Craigslist […]
Posted inAmerican Journal, Northern Forecaster, Southern Forecaster
Durham News
. Office hours The Durham Town Office hours are Monday, Tuesday and Friday, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; closed Wednesday; and Thursday, 10:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m. The office will be closed Friday, Nov. 11, for Veterans Day. For more information, call 353-2561. Meetings The Board of Selectmen will meet Tuesday, Nov. 1 and 15, at 6:30 p.m., at […]
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Freeport News
Community service projects taken on Freeport High School students have been participating in a variety of public service activities. On Saturday, Oct. 15, a group worked on a build for Habitat for Humanity in Scarborough. Freeport High School students are also partnering with local farmers, community members and Freeport Community Services in a program called […]
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Volleyball: Scarborough hurls Bonny Eagle from postseason contetion
Scarborough ousted visiting Bonny Eagle from playoffs contention in straight sets on Saturday afternoon, Oct. 22, thanks to the combined efforts of a long list of girls. “I thought my passing group played very well: libero Emma Budway and defensive specialists Abby Snow, and Aubrey Humpage,” said Red Storm head coach Jon Roberts. “On offense, […]
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Moratorium voted down in Westbrook
The Westbrook City Council voted in a 3-3 tie Monday night to deny the proposed 180-day moratorium on large scale residential development in the city. The vote, which surprised some in the council chambers, was the culmination of months of discussion on such a measure. If approved, it would have stopped all residential developments of […]
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Field Hockey: Gorham bounces Windham from postseason contention
Gorhamite Jamie Juskiewicz gave her girls an early lead vs. visiting Windham in the first round of the playoffs on Saturday afternoon, Oct. 15, and the Rams never relented from there. The team thoroughly dominated the second half, in time adding two further points for a 3-0 victory over the Eagles. Gorham head coach Becky […]