The town of Gorham has sold to a private owner the so-called McLellan/Sampson House that the Presumpscot Regional Land Trust has leased from the town for the past 20 years. “We had a closing on Friday, Aug. 5,” Town Manager David Cole said Monday. “It sold for $125,155. The purchaser was Standish MODBL Real Estate, […]
American Journal
News and information from and about the Maine towns of Westbrook, Gorham and Buxton.
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Westbrook Notes
Poetry reading The monthly poetry series, Lowry’s Lodge, continues at 7 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 20, at Continuum for Creativity, 863 Main St., Westbrook. Jim Donnelly and Anna Wrobel will host the event. Suggested donations is $4 and refreshments will be served. Class of ’47 reunion The Westbrook High Schoolclass of 1947 will meet for […]
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Westbrook Notes
Poetry reading The monthly poetry series, Lowry’s Lodge, continues at 7 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 20, at Continuum for Creativity, 863 Main St., Westbrook. Jim Donnelly and Anna Wrobel will host the event. Suggested donations is $4 and refreshments will be served. Class of ’47 reunion The Westbrook High Schoolclass of 1947 will meet for […]
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Area briefs
Martial arts at library The South Portland Public Library will hold two martial arts sessions for children, with Nina Henrikson, an instructor at the Riverview Foundation this month. On Thursday, Aug. 11, at 2 p.m., children 3-5 are invited to participate in an introductory class for preschoolers. Then, on Thursday, Aug. 18 at 2 p.m., […]
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Gorham innkeeper, town clash in court
In the latest round of a lengthy battle, a Gorham innkeeper is challenging in court the town’s demand that a commercial hood be installed over the inn’s kitchen stove. Matt Mattingly, owner of PineCrest Bed and Breakfast Inn, at 91 South St., received a notice of violation letter dated March 24, 2016, from Gorham Fire […]
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Gorham Notes
A July 28 ribbon-cutting ceremony in Gorham celebrated the opening of a new office for Century 21 First Choice Realty at 380 Main St. “It is a great addition to Gorham,” said David Galbraith, zoning administrator. Pictured in the front row, from left, are Mike Darangelo, assessor; Jim Shaw, Gorham Sand and Gravel; Arthur Handman, […]
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A number of observations
In summer, with over 3 million visitors coming through our state, it’s only natural that some of them get curious about Maine. Some curious readers have sent emails saying they live in Texas or Montana or New York and know nothing about Maine, and they often ask me for information. To respond to such inquiries, […]
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Gorham innkeeper, town clash in court
In the latest round of a lengthy battle, a Gorham innkeeper is challenging in court the town’s demand that a commercial hood be installed over the inn’s kitchen stove. Matt Mattingly, owner of PineCrest Bed and Breakfast Inn, at 91 South St., received a notice of violation letter dated March 24, 2016, from Gorham Fire […]
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After tragedy, court dedication celebrates unity
Music blared, people danced and the smell of a barbecue was pervasive at the Cornelia Warren Community Pool on Sunday. But, it was a bittersweet celebration. While construction is still under way on the nearby basketball courts, an event celebrating the renovation project honored two young men that the Westbrook community lost in the past […]
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Buxton police nab chase suspect
Buxton police Monday night arrested a man, armed with knives, who is suspected of a wild drive through town – eluding police, crashing into cars and fleeing on foot. A TV news crew eventually spotted the suspect, leading to the arrest. Police said Tuesday that Jon Doucette, 21, of Westbrook, was charged with eluding a […]