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 […]
American Journal
News and information from and about the Maine towns of Westbrook, Gorham and Buxton.
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While authorities on hunt, social media smitten by snake
The sighting of a large snake by two Westbrook police officers early Wednesday – confirming a report last week that many had doubted – caught fire on social media, where the reptile was dubbed “Wessie” and the “Presumpscot Python.” However, while police and city officials acknowledge the buzz, they are also attempting to resolve it. […]
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Rotary serves Maine's homeless vets
The South Portland/Cape Elizabeth Rotary Club has raised money and provided gift cards for food and gas to assit Maine’s homeless veterans. In addition, the club has provided toasters, coffeemakers, cookware sets, bedding and cell phones. In all, the club’s contribution for the Rotary year has exceeded $5,500, according to a press release from the […]
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60 Years Ago
The Westbrook American reported on June 27, 1956, that Gorham Community Playground was to open July 9 for its 18th season, an announcement by Robie Park Commission Chairman Elwood Neal said, and Harold Charlton would supervise the summer program. Frances Hueston of Mechanic Street in Westbrook had accepted a summer faculty position at Gorham State […]
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Gorham youth baseball, softball champions
Members of GYBSA’s winning U10 baseball team, iSpoon, are: front row, Quinn Dillon; middle row from left, Griffin Gammon, Anthony Jordan, Dylan Cummings, Ethan Castonguay, Luke Burns, James Stigman, Trevor Krouse, Joshua Polchies and Ethan Sadowski. The coaches are Todd Castonguay, Brian Sadowski and Bob Burns. GYBSA’s winning U10 softball team, Stonecraft, are: Front from […]
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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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Gorham Notes
David Manchester, member of the Southern Maine Chapter of Maine Sons of the American Revolution, presents an award to Eagle Scout Collin Jones of Gorham. The award included an Eagle statue, cash, maps of the Revolutionary War and a solid silver American Eagle 1-ounce coin. MK Kitchen won the Golden Spoon award in the ninth […]
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Gorham Notes
David Manchester, member of the Southern Maine Chapter of Maine Sons of the American Revolution, presents an award to Eagle Scout Collin Jones of Gorham. The award included an Eagle statue, cash, maps of the Revolutionary War and a solid silver American Eagle 1-ounce coin. MK Kitchen won the Golden Spoon award in the ninth […]
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Westbrook Notes
The new Westbrook Public Services and School Bus Center is due to open ahead of schedule in October this year, according to WestbrookGorham Rotary Club publicist Paul Emery, a former Westbrook city councilor. Pictured, from left, are Rotarian Owens McCullough of Sebago Technics, Arty LeDoux of Westbrook Public Services and Todd Desmarais, Great Falls Construction. […]
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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 […]