The Maine Mayhem spent the weekend of July 22-24 in Charlotte, N.C., where they competed on Friday morning in the 2016 Independent Women’s Football League Affiliate Bowl against the Knoxville Lightning – and emerged hugely victorious, 48-0. The Mayhem went into the bout as thoroughly prepared as they could, given they’d never faced off against […]
American Journal
News and information from and about the Maine towns of Westbrook, Gorham and Buxton.
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Freeport news
Blueberry festival offers yummy weekend The South Freeport Congregational Church will once again welcome crowds to its annual Summer Blueberry Festival, Friday, Aug. 5-Sunday, Aug. 7, on the church grounds at 98 South Freeport Road. The festival opens with an old-fashioned rummage and jewelry sale Friday at 3 p.m. in the church’s large community hall. […]
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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 Board of Selectmen will meet this summer on Monday, Aug. 1; Monday Aug. 15; Monday, Aug. 29. All meetings start at 7 p.m. and are held at Mallett Hall in […]
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Maine Mayhem takes title at Affiliate Bowl
The Maine Mayhem spent the weekend of July 22-24 in Charlotte, N.C., where they competed on Friday morning in the 2016 Independent Women’s Football League Affiliate Bowl against the Knoxville Lightning – and emerged hugely victorious, 48-0. The Mayhem went into the bout as thoroughly prepared as they could, given they’d never faced off against […]
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Something wicked this way comes
True story: Several years ago, anti-gay activist Michael Heath posted an item on his blog saying that if he were ever elected governor, he’d hire me as his press secretary. That’s when I realized Michael Heath is an idiot. Apparently, Heath thought I’d make a good spokesman for his hateful agenda because I’m blunt, and […]
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Sappi keeps deadline for Windham eel passage
Sappi Fine Paper in Westbrook has agreed to establish eel passage at Eel Weir Hydroelectric Dam in Windham by March 2017, following a settlement between the paper mill company and Friends of Sebago Lake, a citizen environmental group. The mill applied on Feb. 25 to the Maine Department of Environmental Protection for an extension to […]
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Record number turn out for Westbrook Strong 5K
The 3rd Annual Westbrook Strong 5K was held this past Saturday, July 16 in downtown Westbrook. The annual race raises funds for a scholarship in the name of Matthew Rairdon, who was killed in 2013. His father, Westbrook City Councilor Gary Rairdon, said this year’s race drew a record number of participants – 497. July […]
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Something wicked this way comes
True story: Several years ago, anti-gay activist Michael Heath posted an item on his blog saying that if he were ever elected governor, he’d hire me as his press secretary. That’s when I realized Michael Heath is an idiot. Apparently, Heath thought I’d make a good spokesman for his hateful agenda because I’m blunt, and […]
Posted inAmerican Journal, Lakes Region Weekly, Southern Forecaster
Sappi keeps deadline for Windham eel passage
Sappi Fine Paper in Westbrook has agreed to establish eel passage at Eel Weir Hydroelectric Dam in Windham by March 2017, following a settlement between the paper mill company and Friends of Sebago Lake, a citizen environmental group. The mill applied on Feb. 25 to the Maine Department of Environmental Protection for an extension to […]
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After public hearing, Dirigo Plaza project poised for approval
Despite concerns from the public about traffic and safety, Westbrook’s proposed Dirigo Plaza shopping center seems poised for final approval this fall. If approved, the mega-project, anchored by Walmart, could open as early as October 2017. Developer Jeffrey Gove of J&J Gove Development did not disclose any more tenants at a Planning Board public hearing […]