Ann Marie Williams, the former tax collector for the city of Westbrook, has pleaded guilty in U.S. District Court to embezzling $118,000 in cash deposits. The announcement Monday from U.S. Attorney Thomas E. Delahanty II – and release of Williams’ identity – was made almost four months after the initial report of a suspected embezzlement. […]
American Journal
News and information from and about the Maine towns of Westbrook, Gorham and Buxton.
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Stepping out
The pedestrian bridge over the Presumpscot River in downtown Westbrook is open for foot traffic this week and months of construction on the crossing and the new Bridge Street bridge is nearing an end. Crews on Tuesday were still working on the sidewalks surrounding the entrances to the bridge, but pedestrians were already making use […]
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Gorham Notes
College fair coming Tuesday The University of Southern Maine will host a college fair on Tuesday, Sept. 27, in Gorham. The event, coordinated through the New England Association for College Admission Counseling, will be held from 6:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m. in the field house of the Costello Sports Complex on the Gorham Campus. Representatives from more than […]
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Gorham Notes
College fair coming Tuesday The University of Southern Maine will host a college fair on Tuesday, Sept. 27, in Gorham. The event, coordinated through the New England Association for College Admission Counseling, will be held from 6:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m. in the field house of the Costello Sports Complex on the Gorham Campus. Representatives from more than […]
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Area briefs
Library offers lessons on digital resources The Scarborough Public Library is offering a crash course to introduce patrons to the variety of digital resources offered at the library. The course will be offered twice, once on Thursday, Sept. 29, at 6:30 p.m., and again on Friday, Sept. 30, at 10:30 a.m. Computers will be available, but […]
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Not seen, but not forgotten: Here comes ‘Wessie Fest’
Members of the Downtown Westbrook Coalition are hoping the buzz surrounding Wessie will last well into the fall, and are planning a “Wessie Fest” to celebrate the reported 10-foot-long snake that has received statewide and national attention. The coalition, however, is not waiting for the snake to make another appearance. “Wessie Fest” is scheduled for […]
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Ex-tax collector admits taking $118,000 from city
Ann Marie Williams, the former tax collector for the city of Westbrook, has pleaded guilty in U.S. District Court to embezzling $118,000 in cash deposits. The announcement Monday from U.S. Attorney Thomas E. Delahanty II – and release of Williams’ identity – was made almost four months after the initial report of a suspected embezzlement. […]
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Gas line project precedes Gorham road rehab
Overnight construction of a gas line expansion is leading to delays for drivers this week in Gorham Village. Meanwhile, a multi-million dollar Maine Department of Transportation rebuild of Route 25 through Gorham Village is now scheduled for a construction start next year. This week, Gorham police have advised drivers that an overnight construction job in Gorham Village […]
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Building moratorium gaining momentum
All residential development of more than 10 units could come to a sudden halt in Westbrook next month. One side of the debate to establish a 180-day development moratorium, which will face the City Council Oct. 3, argues that the city needs to pause in the face of increased development that is burdening city services, […]
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City attracting second brewery
Westbrook could soon be getting its second craft brewery and tasting room if the Planning Board gives the OK early next month. Yes Brewing, owned by John Bigelow of Portland, is looking to operate the new brewery at 609 Main St., Unit 2, which is behind Mister Bagel. City Planner Jennie Franceschi said the unit […]