Albert Einstein once said, “I never teach my pupils, I only provide the conditions in which they can learn.” This sentiment resonates with me as a parent and educator, and is what I strive to embrace in my eighth-grade English and social studies classes at Gorham Middle School. Providing an environment in which students can […]
American Journal
News and information from and about the Maine towns of Westbrook, Gorham and Buxton.
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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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Yarmouth News
Film classics screen in July The library’s July Monday Matinee, which screens on July 25 at 1 p.m., is the Coen Brothers comedy, “Hail, Caesar”, starring George Clooney, Josh Brolin and Scarlett Johansson. Rated PG-13, the film follows the efforts of a Hollywood studio fixer in the 1950s to keep stars scandal-free. On Wednesday, July 27, […]
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Freeport News
More shows for ‘The Odd Couple’ Freeport Players’ “The Odd Couple” (Female Version) continues on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays through July 21 at the Freeport Performing Arts Center, 30 Holbrook St. Shows are Friday and Saturday 7:30 p.m., and Sunday at 2 p.m. Tickets are $15 at the door, $10 in advance. Unlikely friends Florence […]
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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 Board of Selectmen meets Tuesday, July 26, at 6:30 p.m., at the Town Office. Tax time Tax […]
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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 Board of Selectmen meets Tuesday, July 26, at 6:30 p.m., at the Town Office. Tax time Tax […]
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Reporter
American Journal staff writer Bob Lowell prepares to throw out the first pitch at Hadlock Field during Current Publishing Night on Thursday, July 14. The Portland Sea Dogs lost the game against the New Hampshire Fisher Cats 6-4 in 10 innings.
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Gorham mixed-use high-rise wins early praise
Gorham planners got their first look Monday at an architectural rendering of a high-rise building proposed in downtown Gorham. Developer Jon Smith, president of Gorham-based Great Falls Construction Inc., showed members of the Planning Board’s Ordinance Committee his plans for the project at a former lumber yard at 17 Railroad Ave., the street behind Hannaford […]
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Baker return sparks outrage, praise
A decision to hire back William Baker, the city’s former community and business relations director, as a consultant was both unanimously supported by the Westbrook City Council Monday and vigorously scorned by mayoral candidate James Tranchemontagne – causing a heated exchange that could serve as a precursor to the November mayoral race. Mayor Colleen Hilton, who […]
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Hereditary cancers focus of film
Those affected by hereditary breast, ovarian or related cancer syndromes are invited to attend a free screening of the documentary, “In the Family,” by Joanna Rudnick, offered at the Cancer Community Center in South Portland on Tuesday, July 26, at 6 p.m. Rudnick tested positive for the BRCA gene that greatly increases the risk of […]