Aiken, Wendy L., 60, of Naples, died on Sept. 14, 2016. Arrangements by Hall Funeral Home, Casco. Blais, Ronald H., 80, of Gray, died on Sept. 13, 2016. Arrangements by Wilson Funeral Home, Gray. Carbin, Kevin P., 93, of Scarborough, died on Sept. 6, 2016. Arrangements by Robinson Funeral Home, Melrose, Mass., which is hosting […]
American Journal
News and information from and about the Maine towns of Westbrook, Gorham and Buxton.
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Sex charges against coach shock to city
Timothy Even, the girls track coach at Westbrook High School, was expected to make bail late Wednesday after his arrest Monday on three counts of gross sexual assault involving a 17-year-old female student. According to Westbrook police, the female is a Westbrook High School student, and the relationship between Even, 27, and the teenager appears […]
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If it's fall, it's Cumberland Fair time
Ushering in autumn, the 145th annual Cumberland Fair showcases a variety of family entertainment and exhibits besides providing a learning opportunity for 4-H students displaying their skills and animals after their year-long work. The fair’s packed schedule has numerous shows and exhibits for 4-H kids, who have raised animals like market beef, swine and sheep. […]
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Subs scarce in schools: Four districts have joined to sponsor a job fair next week
With a growing shortage of reliable and willing school substitutes, the Scarborough, South Portland, Westbrook and Gorham school departments have banded together to offer a joint substitute fair next week. “This is the first time the four districts have done anything like this,” said Kathy Germani, the assistant superintendent of schools in South Portland. “It […]
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We Love to Eat
Community meal – Thursday, Sept. 22, noon, Westbrook-Warren Congregational Church, 810 Main St., Westbrook. Chicken pie; suggested donation, $5. Chowder luncheon – Friday, Sept. 23, and every Friday, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., North Deering Congregational Church, 1364 Washington Ave., Portland. Bowl of haddock chowder with crackers, $9; or lobster roll lunch with chips, $10; cup of chowder, […]
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Looking Back
Sept. 25, 1991 An emaciated husky mix and her 13 puppies were picked up Friday on an undeveloped stretch of Middle Jam Road and the Gorham-Standish line. Concerned neighbors had contacted police of both towns when it became apparent that the dogs had been abandoned and were in danger of starvation. The mother dog, more […]
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Arts and entertainment calendar
THEATER Through Sunday, Oct. 2 “Clue – the Musical,” presented by Schoolhouse Arts Center, Standish, Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m., Sundays at 2 p.m. www.schoolhousearts.org. Friday, Sept. 23-Sunday, Oct. 9 “Bonnie & Clyde,” with music by Frank Wildhorn and lyrics by Don Black, Portland Players, 420 Cottage Road, South Portland. Fridays and Saturdays at […]
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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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Deaths
Aiken, Wendy L., 60, of Naples, died on Sept. 14, 2016. Arrangements by Hall Funeral Home, Casco. Blais, Ronald H., 80, of Gray, died on Sept. 13, 2016. Arrangements by Wilson Funeral Home, Gray. Carbin, Kevin P., 93, of Scarborough, died on Sept. 6, 2016. Arrangements by Robinson Funeral Home, Melrose, Mass., which is hosting […]
Posted inAmerican Journal, Lakes Region Weekly, Northern Forecaster, Southern Forecaster
If it's fall, it's Cumberland Fair time
Ushering in autumn, the 145th annual Cumberland Fair showcases a variety of family entertainment and exhibits besides providing a learning opportunity for 4-H students displaying their skills and animals after their year-long work. The fair’s packed schedule has numerous shows and exhibits for 4-H kids, who have raised animals like market beef, swine and sheep. […]