The No. 3 Rams hung tough with the No. 1 Storm for a substantial chunk of the A South Championship on Wednesday, June 15: Gorham Stalwarts like Joe Gallant and Alex York matched Scarborough goal-for-goal through the first quarter-plus. But the Storm’s relentless attack won the day, prying open a lead as the action progressed, […]
American Journal
News and information from and about the Maine towns of Westbrook, Gorham and Buxton.
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Area briefs
Concerts in Park starts in Scarborough The summer Concerts in the Park are back at Memorial Park in Scarborough’s Oak Hill. The first show of the season will be held at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, June 30, and will feature the Bob Charest Band. The concerts are free and open to the public. Event also […]
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We Love to Eat
Chowder luncheon – Friday, June 24, and every Friday, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., North Deering Congregational Church, 1364 Washington Ave., Portland. Bowl of haddock chowder with crackers, $9; or lobster roll lunch with chips, $10; cup of chowder, $6; combination lobster roll with cup opf chowder, $13. All lunches include fresh baked bread, pickle, cookie and […]
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Saving the day
A Westbrook Together Days thank-you to the firemen who came to our aid without being asked and put up a tent top over our table and saved our baked goods and us from the sun. They once again saved the day. Thank you. Westbrook Seniors Jean Leconte, Gert and Theresa
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Senior center fills growing need
Many (more than 10) years ago, I served on a town committee whose job it was to “make contact” or communicate with the senior citizens – a large part of the total citizenry. We once had a senior citizen group that had more than 200 members (back in the mid-1970s) but through time, membership dwindled. […]
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Maine Market returning to park for third season
Starting Saturday, July 9, Riverbank Park in Westbrook will again play host to a weekly market featuring produce, crafts, jewelry and more. The Maine Market, now in its third year, is again expanding its offerings – and season – to allow for a more robust local market. According to James Tranchemontagne, owner of the Frog & […]
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Westbrook officials work with group hoping to slow development
A recently formed citizens group met with Westbrook city officials last week, reiterating its concerns about the proposed 300-unit expansion of the Blue Spruce Farm subdivision. According to an updated document from the group, which includes more than 40 Westbrook residents, city officials expressed a commitment to a few of the group’s chief concerns, including […]
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Westbrook officials work with group hoping to slow development
A recently formed citizens group met with Westbrook city officials last week, reiterating its concerns about the proposed 300-unit expansion of the Blue Spruce Farm subdivision. According to an updated document from the group, which includes more than 40 Westbrook residents, city officials expressed a commitment to a few of the group’s chief concerns, including […]
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Color Run 5K returns next weekend
The Color Run 5K series returns to Bug Light Park and Southern Maine Community College in South Portland on Sunday, June 26. The race, which benefits the Barbara Bush Children’s Hospital at Maine Medical Center in Portland, will kick off at 9 a.m. and feature a new island theme this year, “Tropicolor.” As usual, participants […]
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Trail use stirs Gorham Planning Board debate
After a lenghty discussion over public use of a trail through a development, the Gorham Planning Board approved a request Monday for a six-lot subdivision with access from Snowberry Drive and Brackett Road. Called the Wilson Field development, the project was proposed by Jim and Sharon Gregoire. The developers opted for a trail through the […]