Maureen Terry Matthew Mattingly Two Gorham businesspeople, Matthew Mattingly and Maureen Terry, are squaring off in the Maine House District 26 race. The district represents part of Gorham. Mattingly, 49, a former Gorham town councilor, is making his second legislative bid. The Republican ran strong but unsuccessful campaign in 2012 against a Democratic incumbent, Linda […]
American Journal
News and information from and about the Maine towns of Westbrook, Gorham and Buxton.
Posted inAmerican Journal, Southern Forecaster
Buxton Notes
‘Angel Street’ at Saco River Theatre The Originals will present “Angel Street (AKA ‘Gaslight),” by Patrick Hamilton, a Victorian thriller that opens on Friday, Oct. 21, and runs through Saturday, Oct. 29, at Saco River Theatre, 29 Salmon Falls Road, Buxton. Show times and dates are 7:30 p.m. on Oct. 21, 22, 27, 28 and 29 […]
advertisement
Posted inAmerican Journal
Shopping center poised for final approval
Facing final approval from the Westbrook Planning Board next week, the Dirigo Plaza shopping center is poised to become the newest retail hub in Greater Portland. If approved, construction could start by Thanksgiving. The nearly 500,000-square-foot commercial development destined for the former Pike Industries quarry has been a few years in the making, and will […]
Posted inAmerican Journal
Westbrook Mites have tough bout with Gorham
Westbrook Mites had a long, hard day in Gorham on Saturday, Oct. 8. The A team offense tried to get through the line but came up short from getting any points on the board. The defense worked together to get 37 tackles for the game, and four sacks. Tony Bongomin and Jayden Johnson were able […]
Posted inAmerican Journal, Southern Forecaster
Westbrook Notes
Poetry series Lowry’s Lodge presents another edition of its poetry series at 7 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 15, at Continuum for Creatvity, 863 Main St., Westbrook. Featured poets are Susann Pelletier, award-winng poety of the Franco-American experience, and David Sloan, Maine Literary and Betsy Sholl awards winner. Jim Donnelly and Anna Wrobel will host the […]
Posted inAmerican Journal
City panel to hash out moratorium wording
City officials next week are expected to forward a moratorium ordinance to the City Council for consideration, following a vote earlier this month to table the measure due to incomplete language. The City Council’s Committee of the Whole is set to discuss the final ordinance language, which would establish a 180-day moratorium on residential developments […]
Posted inAmerican Journal
Golf: Rams claim Class A crown
Gorham emerged victorious from Saturday, Oct. 8’s team golf state championship, held on the Tomahawk course at Natanis in Vassalboro. The quartet of Ryan Kaczmarek, Lucas Roop, Brandon Desjardin and Marc Yankowsky led the Rams to a 317-317 draw with Mt. Ararat, and fifth man Cam Stevens won the tiebreaker for the team, turning in […]
Posted inAmerican Journal, Lakes Region Weekly
Football: Bonny Eagle rolls past Windham
Bonny Eagle QB Cam Day caught fire at Windham on Friday night, Oct. 7, running in three TDs and passing for another to lead the Scots in securing a 38-10 W over the Eagles. Bonny Eagle head coach Kevin Cooper described his team’s aims entering the game in straightforward terms. “Our goal was just to […]
Posted inAmerican Journal, Southern Forecaster
Yarmouth News
Free disposal week scheduled The town has scheduled a free disposal week at the transfer station and recycling center, Monday, Oct. 17-Sunday, Oct. 23, from 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. There will be no fees for residents to dispose of TVs, monitors, keyboards, laptops, printers, scanners, old appliances, building materials from home projects and miscellaneous items. Hazardous […]
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. For more information, call 353-2561. ATV registration stickers are available at the town office. Meetings The Board of Selectmen will meet Tuesdays Oct. 18, at 6:30 p.m., at the town office. The Planning […]