Office hours The Town Office, at Mallett Hall, is open Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Monday 8:30 a.m.-6:30 and closed Friday. It will also be closed Monday, Oct. 19, for Columbus Day. Meetings The Board of Selectmen will meet on Mondays, Oct. 17 and 31, and Nov. 14 and 29, at 7 p.m., […]
American Journal
News and information from and about the Maine towns of Westbrook, Gorham and Buxton.
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Field Hockey: Gorham controls second half, tops Bonny Eagle
Gorham ramped up for the second half vs. visiting Bonny Eagle on Thursday afternoon, Sept. 29, Erin Esty finally breaking a long deadlock midway through the stretch. The Rams continued to control until the very end, ultimately taking a 2-0 W. “It’s always good to win,” said Gorham head coach Becky Manson-Rioux simply. “But we […]
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Field Hockey: Gorham controls second half, tops Bonny Eagle
Gorham ramped up for the second half vs. visiting Bonny Eagle on Thursday afternoon, Sept. 29, Erin Esty finally breaking a long deadlock midway through the stretch. The Rams continued to control until the very end, ultimately taking a 2-0 W. “It’s always good to win,” said Gorham head coach Becky Manson-Rioux simply. “But we […]
Posted inAmerican Journal, Lakes Region Weekly
Field Hockey: Gorham controls second half, tops Bonny Eagle
Gorham ramped up for the second half vs. visiting Bonny Eagle on Thursday afternoon, Sept. 29, Erin Esty finally breaking a long deadlock midway through the stretch. The Rams continued to control until the very end, ultimately taking a 2-0 W. “It’s always good to win,” said Gorham head coach Becky Manson-Rioux simply. “But we […]
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House District 22: Republican incumbent Kinney vs. Democrat Fitzgerald
Rep. Jonathan Kinney of Limington, a Republican incumbent, and Democrat Richard Fitzgerald of Buxton are vying for the District 22 seat in the Maine House of Representatives. District 22 covers Limington, and parts of Buxton, Limerick and Standish. Kinney, 59, is retired from the U.S. Coast Guard, and is a small-business owner. He is married […]
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Ewe rock
Shannon Randall, 12, a Gorham Middle School student, displays a blue ribbon she won showing her Finn ewe lamb named Samantha at the Cumberland Fair on Tuesday. She’s pictured with her father, Matt Randall. The annual fair runs through Saturday.
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Community Bulletin Board
Calendar Oct. 3 City Council 7 p.m. Oct. 6 Presentation on elections, 5-7 p.m., Westbrook Community Center Oct. 4 Planning Board 7 p.m. Oct. 10 Schools, City Hall closed Oct. 12 School Committee 7 p.m. Oct. 18 Planning Board 7 p.m. Oct. 18 Candidates Night, 6 p.m., Continuum, 863 Main St. Oct. 28 Pumpkins in […]
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MPTC Member Spotlight for October Keegan
My Place Teen Center recognizes and congratulates Keegan for the October 2016 MPTC Teen Spotlight. Keegan began coming to the teen center two years ago. He is in the seventh grade and attends Westbrook Middle School. Keegan has resided in Westbrook all his life with his mom and dad. His favorite things to do at […]
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Youth football has good day against Kennebunk
Westbrook Mites The Westbrook Mites pulled out two wins Sept. 25 against Kennebunk. The A team worked together making 16 tackles and two sacks. Tyler Fusco was able to carry the ball a total of 119 yards in the game and scored the winning touchdown, 6-0. The B team, also had a great day making […]
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Caucus questions widen Dems’ split
The results of the Westbrook Democratic caucus earlier this month have caused a rift in the party and have raised questions about how the caucus was conducted. More than 150 people filed into the gym at the Westbrook Community Center on Sept. 6 and cast ballots to nominate candidates for mayor, City Council and School […]