Two Gorham businessmen teamed up Saturday to complete an unusual mission. Eddie Benson of Benson Farm Earth Products in Gorham called Paul Smith, a Gorham contractor. “I’ve got a job for you that you’ve never done before,” Smith said Benson told him. Benson wanted a 90,000-pound, dead whale – longer than a Gorham school bus […]
American Journal
News and information from and about the Maine towns of Westbrook, Gorham and Buxton.
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Gorham Notes
Candidates on town ballot In uncontested municipal races, three are candidates for three expiring Town Council terms while only one candidate is seeking a School Committee seat, though two seats are available. Gorham Town Clerk Laurie Nordfors announced Monday that Town Council candidates are incumbent Benjamin Hartwell, along with Paul Smith and James Hager Jr., […]
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Bruce Doughty ‘had Westbrook in his heart’
Bruce Doughty, a longtime member of the Westbrook business community and the city’s first recreation director, was remembered this week as a kind supporter of community organizations who was always willing to help fellow residents. Doughty, 72, died at his home Saturday, Sept. 24, after a battle with cancer. He was well-known in the community […]
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Football: Westbrook can’t hold on, falls to Biddeford
The Blazes struck first against visiting Biddeford on Saturday afternoon, Sept. 24, Miece Loureiro powering home a short run TD late in the second quarter. But Westbrook couldn’t hold on as the Tigers methodically clawed back to ultimately secure a 20-7 win. “It’s not one play, or one person or one call,” said Westbrook head […]
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Field Hockey: Bonny Eagle picks up important win over Noble
Bonny Eagler Amelia Alexander notched the afternoon’s only goal when Noble came to town on Tuesday, Sept. 27, handing the Scots a 1-0 W over the Knights. It was Bonny Eagle’s second win of the season thus far. The team has faced some struggles, dropping seven of their first eight games. Head coach Noelle Surette, […]
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Field Hockey: Bonny Eagle picks up important win over Noble
Bonny Eagler Amelia Alexander notched the afternoon’s only goal when Noble came to town on Tuesday, Sept. 27, handing the Scots a 1-0 W over the Knights. It was Bonny Eagle’s second win of the season thus far. The team has faced some struggles, dropping seven of their first eight games. Head coach Noelle Surette, […]
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Caterina a candidate for all of us
I will enthusiastically vote for Jean-Marie Caterina for Senate District 30. As a successful small business owner herself and long-time promoter of local entrepreneurship that drives economic growth, she will translate that expertise into dynamic programs at the state level. I am convinced that the hard work and leadership she has demonstrated on the Scarborough […]
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Volk has our interests at heart
With the election season upon us, I would like to take this opportunity to support Amy Volk’s re-election to the state Senate, representing District 30. Amy has always been willing and able to assist any activity or organization, donating her time, expertise, and efforts to the cause at hand. She has always been a […]
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Keeping in touch
Just when you think cell phone antics couldn’t get any goofier you see something involving cellphones that’s goofier than the last. I was walking down a residential Portland street the other day and saw a woman wrestling furiously with several shopping bags and her cellphone. What was so vital that she had to talk while […]
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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. Meetings The Comprehensive Plan Committee will meet Monday, Oct. 3, at 6:30 p.m., at the town office. The Board […]