I’m writing to express my concern about the recent road project on Conant Street. For the past couple of weeks the street that my family lives on has been under construction with heavy vehicles impacting our lives. My wife and I have tried to be understanding, and create a dialogue between what needs to be […]
American Journal
News and information from and about the Maine towns of Westbrook, Gorham and Buxton.
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Lancia picked to head Westbrook schools
Peter Lancia, who has worked in Westbrook schools for 26 years, is the Westbrook School Committee’s choice for new superintendent of schools. Committee Chairman Jim Violette said Lancia was chosen from a field of four candidates by a 15-member interview committee and the School Committee. He was one of two final candidates. Pending contract negotiations, […]
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Looking Back
Aug. 14, 1991 The City Council’s Finance Committee voted 5-1 Monday to bill Westbrook property owners for a fourth of their new taxes in November instead of half. Bills for three other 25 percent payments would go out in February, April and June. “The change will make it somewhat easier, although it doesn’t help the […]
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Historic Gorham house sold for $125,155
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, […]
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Buxton couple honored for B2B volunteer work
Paul and Linda Simonsen of Buxton receive the Volunteers of the Year award for their medical service at the Beach to Beacon road race in Cape Elizabeth. Pictured, from left, are Linda Simonsen; Joan Benoit Samuelson, race founder; Chris Troyanos, medical services coordinator; and Paul Simonsen. Paul and Linda Simonsen of Buxton have been honored […]
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Westbrook school expansion plan moves ahead
School and city officials are awaiting the final figures for a major school expansion project that will most likely face voters this fall. At a joint workshop between the City Council and School Committee this week, architect Dan Cecil of Harriman Associates estimated the renovation and expansion of both Saccarappa Elementary School and Westbrook Middle […]
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Food bus stops in Frenchtown
The Frenchtown neighborhood in Westbrook has another program for residents. A traveling farmers market known as the Good Food Bus sets up shop in the St. Anthony’s parking lot on Brown Street every Tuesday from 3-5 p.m. through October. The program, which uses a repurposed school bus to deliver fresh produce, bread, eggs and more, […]
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Arts calendar
THEATER Saturday, Aug. 13 The Big Maine Event, presented by Peter French and Thommie Retter, 3 p.m. at Portland Players. Local singers take the stage with Broadway stars. $10-$20. Tickets at the door or call 799-7337. Through Saturday, Aug. 20 “Can-Can Parisien and Raymonda” presented by Maine State Ballet, 7 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays and […]
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Westbrook school expansion plan moves ahead
School and city officials are awaiting the final figures for a major school expansion project that will most likely face voters this fall. At a joint workshop between the City Council and School Committee this week, architect Dan Cecil of Harriman Associates estimated the renovation and expansion of both Saccarappa Elementary School and Westbrook Middle […]
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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, […]