Let’s discuss the mind-numbing topic of financing Maine’s schools. Just kidding. It’s summertime, and no normal person wants to think about paying for education. That can wait until fall. Or winter. This is the season for focusing on more engaging topics, such as beer, sex and afternoon naps. Although, to be honest, those things are […]
American Journal
News and information from and about the Maine towns of Westbrook, Gorham and Buxton.
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Durham News
Office hoursThe 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. MeetingsThe Planning Board meets Wednesday, July 6, at 7 p.m., at the Town Office. The Ordinance Group will meet Monday, […]
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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. MeetingsThe Board of Selectmen will meet this summer on Monday, July 18; Monday, Aug. 1; Monday Aug. 15; Monday, Aug. 29. All meetings start at 7 p.m. and are held at Mallett […]
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Freeport News
Library hostingoutdoor concertThe Freeport Community Library will host its only outdoor summer concert on Thursday, July 28, at 6 p.m., featuring OC and the Offbeats. The four members of the Portland-based band are Owen Conforte (guitar/vocals), Emma Stanley (trumpet/vocals), Colin Winsor (bass) and Tyler Arnold (drums.) The band pays tribute to early Motown/Stax Records greats […]
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Deveaux named Westbrook High School principal
Kelli Deveaux, a former Maine Assistant Principal of the Year, will become the first female principal of Westbrook High School. She replaces Jon Ross, who resigned to become the principal/superintendent in Acton. He had served as principal since 2012. Deveaux has been assistant principal at Windham High School since 2002. The Westbrook School Committee voted unanimously […]
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Freeport News
Library hostingoutdoor concertThe Freeport Community Library will host its only outdoor summer concert on Thursday, July 28, at 6 p.m., featuring OC and the Offbeats. The four members of the Portland-based band are Owen Conforte (guitar/vocals), Emma Stanley (trumpet/vocals), Colin Winsor (bass) and Tyler Arnold (drums.) The band pays tribute to early Motown/Stax Records greats […]
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Yarmouth News
Clam festivaldrawing nearThe 51st Yarmouth Clam Festival is July 15-17, with a full schedule of events. “Come Celebrate Our Good Nature” is the theme for the kickoff parade Friday night starting at 6. Saturday will feature live music, an arts and crafts show, road races, fireworks – and lots of fantastic food. The carnival on […]
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Lady Scots shine on track
Perhaps the biggest Bonny Eagle news to roll out of the spring season belongs to the girls track contingent, coached by Andrea Johnson. The Lady Scots claimed third at Southwesterns and fourth at States, propelled largely by zippy senior Elisabeth Redwood and a cadre of up-and-coming underclassmen, including Ami Beaumier and Kayla Raymond. Redwood won […]
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Rams impressive on several fronts
The Rams may not have picked up any state titles this spring, but they looked strong on several fronts, and Dan Soule’s lacrosse boys were very much contenders to go all the way. Soule’s boys went 10-2 in the regular season – the single best record in A South – to enter the tournament ranked […]
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Lady Scots shine on track
Perhaps the biggest Bonny Eagle news to roll out of the spring season belongs to the girls track contingent, coached by Andrea Johnson. The Lady Scots claimed third at Southwesterns and fourth at States, propelled largely by zippy senior Elisabeth Redwood and a cadre of up-and-coming underclassmen, including Ami Beaumier and Kayla Raymond. Redwood won […]