The phone lines may become jammed this fall if the “survey” squads get intertwined with the holiday begging – you know, the ones that say your donation (which they’ll come pick up) will make some boy’s Christmas better than ever. The office of Maine Attorney General has some good advice. Charitable solicitations are becoming ever […]
American Journal
News and information from and about the Maine towns of Westbrook, Gorham and Buxton.
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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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Can’t make me
I won’t be writing a column this week. Not because I’m ill. Not because I’ve been suspended for making inappropriate comments. And not because there’s nothing going on in Maine politics worth ridiculing. The reason I’m taking a sabbatical is the result of studying the management philosophy at the state Department of Health and Human […]
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Can’t make me
I won’t be writing a column this week. Not because I’m ill. Not because I’ve been suspended for making inappropriate comments. And not because there’s nothing going on in Maine politics worth ridiculing. The reason I’m taking a sabbatical is the result of studying the management philosophy at the state Department of Health and Human […]
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Caterina has proven dedication
I believe I can speak for many people in Senate District 30 (covering Scarborough, Gorham and part of Buxton) when I say that we need to elect someone with real life experience, innovative thinking, and bipartisan solutions in November. That is why I am supporting Jean-Marie Caterina for the Maine Senate. I have known Jean-Marie […]
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Pownal news
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. Meetings The Planning Board will meet Wednesday, Sept. 21, at 7 p.m., at Mallett Hall. Among agenda items are discussions on tiny houses and solar farms. The Board of Selectmen will meet […]
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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 […]
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Current briefs
Food cupboard has evening hours The South Portland Food Cupboard will now be open on Wednesdays from 5-7 p.m., beginning on Oct. 5. The goal is to offer better assistance to clients who work full time. Clients now coming for food on Thursday mornings are not eligible. Those interested in the evening availability should call the […]
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Freeport News
Gerry Boyle talks on newest book Crime novelist Gerry Boyle, author of the Maine-based Jack McMorrow series, speaks Friday, Sept. 30,at 11:30 a.m., as the South Freeport Congregational Church, 98 South Freeport Road, as part of the church’s author series. Boyle’s most recent book, “Straw Man,” is the 11th McMorrow novel. It was published in […]
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Yarmouth News
‘The Sympathizer’ book group choice Merrill Memorial Library’s Readers Circle members will discuss the novel, “The Sympathizer,” by Viet Thanh Nguyen, Thursday, Sept. 29, at 7 p.m., at the library, 215 Main St. The winner of the 2016 Pulitzer Prize for Fiction, as well as five other awards, “The Sympathizer” is a sweeping epic of […]