Following a report that a man with a gun had crashed a car into a house, Gorham police tried to conduct a welfare check late Monday, causing a stir in a rural Gorham neighborhood near Westbrook. Several police cruisers responded to the scene about 9 p.m. Police had communicated with the man by yelling, but […]
American Journal
News and information from and about the Maine towns of Westbrook, Gorham and Buxton.
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Deaths
Armstrong, Harvey L., 99, of Gorham, formerly of Scarborough and Machias, died on June 22, 2016. Arrangements by Conroy-Tully Walker South Portland Chapel. Interment at Brooklawn Memorial Park, Gorham. Armstrong, S. Natalie, 74, of Gorham, died at home on June 18, 2016. Arrangements by Dolby Funeral Chapel, Windham. Interment at Hillside Cemetery, Gorham. Burnell, Rosa […]
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Free movies, music on tap in city
South Portland is hosting a weekly concert series at Mill Creek Park and movies under the stars at Bug Light Park. The concert series at Mill Creek Park kicks off on Wednesday, July 6, at 6:30 p.m. with the Don Campbell Band. The series continues with Studio Two on July 13, North of Nashville on […]
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Westbrook dog park moves forward
A dog park is finally becoming reality in Westbrook. After years of requests from the public and conversation among officials about where such a park would be located, the City Council’s Facilities and Streets Committee earlier this year decided on using a portion of Bicentennial Park, next to the Hannaford supermarket off William Clarke Drive. […]
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A hometown celebration like no other
You’ve just got to hand it to those Founding Fathers of ours who had the foresight and good sense to sign the Declaration of Independence on July 4th instead of a day with a less suitable number attached to it, like the 28th of July, or worse, the 27th of July. What can you do […]
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City land conveyed to school for expansion project
Four acres owned by the city of Westbrook will be used as part of the upcoming expansion and renovation of Saccarappa Elementary School. The City Council voted unanimously Monday to convey the land to the school department, which is hoping to have a referendum on its expansion project this November. The parcel is adjacent to […]
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Buxton Notes
Myers honoredThe Buxton Board of Selectmen, at town meeting on June 18, recognized Town Clerk John Myers for his 30 years of service to the town. On behalf of the board, Cliff Emery presented Myers with a framed certificate for his “dedicated service.” Buxton vacanciesBuxton Town Clerk John Myers has announced three vacancies on boards: a […]
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Westbrook Community Bulletin Board
Calendar July 4 City offices closed July 5 Planning Board, 7 p.m. July 11 City Council 7 p.m. July 17 Planning Board site walk, 9 a.m. Blue Spruce Farm subdivision Holiday changes council schedule Westbrook City Council will hold its regularly scheduled monthly meeting on Monday July 11, at 7 p.m., instead of Monday July 4, […]
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Land trust holds Wet Paint Auction
The Cape Elizabeth Land Trust will host its ninth annual Wet Paint Auction on Sunday, July 10, from 5-8 p.m., at the Spurwink Farm in Cape Elizabeth. The event includes live music, refreshments, catered hors d’oeuvres, art and an auction. Also, throughout the day, selected artists will paint on site at designated public and private […]
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Westbrook Strong 5K preps for third race July 16
The Westbrook Strong 5K, which honors Matthew Rairdon who was killed in 2013, is readying for its third annual race through downtown Westbrook. The race has grown in popularity since its first year, and raises money for an endowment in Rairdon’s name. A scholarship is given annually to a junior or senior in the nursing […]