The building boom that is happening in Westbrook is too much too quick. The fallout from this building boom is going to trickle down to taxpayers in the need for school upgrades such as at Saccarappa, the middle school, Congin and Canal, as well as services and infrastructure. These upgrades for the schools are going […]
American Journal
News and information from and about the Maine towns of Westbrook, Gorham and Buxton.
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Looking Back
July 10, 1991 Gorham Town Clerk D. Brenda Caldwell has been named to a national panel that advises the Federal Election Comission on local, regional and state election policies. Caldwell was contacted by John McGarry, chairman of the FEC, last month and asked if she would serve on the 20-member Clearinghouse Advisory Panel. She agreed, […]
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Bridge’s era ends, detours begin
Linking Buxton with Hollis on Route 4A, the aging Bar Mills Bridge that spans the Saco River is set to close on Monday, July 11, leaving many drivers detoured to alternative routes. Bar Mills includes villages in both Buxton and Hollis. With a $7.4 million-replacement under construction, the bridge will remain closed for about four […]
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Jandreau named interim principal at high school
Brian Jandreau has been selected as interim principal at Gorham High School for the upcoming school year. Jandreau, assistant principal at the high school for the past three years, follows Christopher Record, previous principal who is now Gorham’s assistant superintendent. Assistant Gorham High School Principal Kim Slipp will assist Jandreau. “We believe that Mr. Jandreau is […]
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Police chief: Summertime fireworks should be handled with care
For a safe summer, Gorham Fire Chief Robert Lefebvre has issued a fireworks message. “The Gorham Fire/Rescue Department wants to remind you of fireworks safety, ” Lefebvre said in a statement. “According to the National Fire Protection Association, in recent years fireworks have been one of the leading causes of injuries serious enough to require […]
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Garden tour benefits park foundation
The 6th annual Maine Home + Design Cape Elizabeth Garden Tour will be held on Saturday, July 16, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The event is a fundraiser for the Fort Williams Park Foundation and will benefit the foundation’s arboretum projects. This year’s tour will feature 12 spectacular properties and private gardens in Cape […]
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Police chief: Summertime fireworks should be handled with care
For a safe summer, Gorham Fire Chief Robert Lefebvre has issued a fireworks message. “The Gorham Fire/Rescue Department wants to remind you of fireworks safety, ” Lefebvre said in a statement. “According to the National Fire Protection Association, in recent years fireworks have been one of the leading causes of injuries serious enough to require […]
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River float, film put focus on Presumpscot
The Friends of the Presumpscot River is hoping all eyes will be on the river for good reasons next week in Westbrook, when the organization hosts two events on Wednesday, July 13 – putting a focus on the recreational and ecological importance of a healthy river. First, from 1-6 p.m., the public is invited […]
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River float, film put focus on Presumpscot
The Friends of the Presumpscot River is hoping all eyes will be on the river for good reasons next week in Westbrook, when the organization hosts two events on Wednesday, July 13 – putting a focus on the recreational and ecological importance of a healthy river. First, from 1-6 p.m., the public is invited […]
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Metro rolls out plans for Gorham bus service
A proposed bus service could provide Gorham residents with transportation to Westbrook, Portland and beyond. Metro, the Greater Portland Transit District, is proposing the latest plan to expand to Gorham public service aboard buses for University of Southern Maine college students, who would have passes. Greg Jordan, Metro general manager, Tuesday unveiled a concept to […]