For Kelli Deveaux, getting used to her new morning commute from Gorham was the simple part of the transition to her new job. Deveaux was hired as the principal of Westbrook High School in July, and is getting up to speed after her first few weeks at the helm. She replaced Jon Ross, who resigned to […]
American Journal
News and information from and about the Maine towns of Westbrook, Gorham and Buxton.
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Arts and entertainment calendar
THEATER Saturday, Oct. 8 “Sweet Blues: A Film about Mike Bloomfield,” noon, Portland Museum of Art, part of the Maine Jewish Film Festival. www.brownpapertickets.com or 800-838-3006. Through Sunday, Oct. 9 “Bonnie & Clyde,” with music by Frank Wildhorn and lyrics by Don Black, Portland Players, 420 Cottage Road, South Portland. Friday and Saturdays at 7:30 […]
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Three land-trust groups join forces
Three area conservation groups have merged under one umbrella following months of talks. “After nearly a year of discussion, on Oct. 2 members of the Presumpscot Regional Land Trust, Windham Land Trust and Presumpscot River Watch voted to merge as one organization with the name Presumpscot Regional Land Trust,” Rachelle Curran Apse, executive director, announced […]
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Westbrook dog park back in limbo
Dog owners will have to wait longer to bring pets to the Westbrook’s first dog park, but the delay could mean an even larger park in the future. An expansion to the small fenced area in Bicentennial Park, off William Clarke Drive, which had passed first reading by the City Council in September, was surprisingly […]
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Freeport News
‘COP Talk’ program Oct. 6 Freeport’s Citizen Outreach Program will host another “COP Talk” program Thursday, Oct. 6, at 8 a.m., in the Town Council Chambers. Join members of the Freeport Police Department to talk about trends, issues and concerns, whether it’s in Freeport, in Maine, or even items of national interest. The department is […]
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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 […]
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Freeport News
‘COP Talk’ program Oct. 6 Freeport’s Citizen Outreach Program will host another “COP Talk” program Thursday, Oct. 6, at 8 a.m., in the Town Council Chambers. Join members of the Freeport Police Department to talk about trends, issues and concerns, whether it’s in Freeport, in Maine, or even items of national interest. The department is […]
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Caterina ready for Senate
I encourage voters in Senate District 30 to select Jean-Marie Caterina. I have researched the voting record of her opponent as well as Jean-Marie’s positions on the issues important to me and had the opportunity to speak directly with Jean-Marie. I was already impressed with Jean-Marie’s service on the Scarborough Town Council. She was always […]
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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. The office will be closed on Monday, Oct. 10, for Columbus Day. Meetings The Board of Selectmen will meet […]
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Pot of gold
“Caregiver” is a lovely word. It conveys all that’s best about humanity, such as our capacity for compassion, selflessness and quality TV programming. On the other hand, “dope dealer” is an ugly term, carrying connotations of greed, corruption and sports-talk radio. Strangely enough, in Maine, caregivers and dope dealers are often the same people. It’s […]