Providing a safe space for outdoor cats to weather the cold and rain was the goal behind Josh Pasarelli’s recent Eagle Scout project. The teen from Scarborough has constructed eight fully insulated, two-story outdoor cat housing structures, which were donated to the Cleo Fund for distribution statewide to those who care for colonies of feral […]
American Journal
News and information from and about the Maine towns of Westbrook, Gorham and Buxton.
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Could you repeat that?
It must be true. Older people may lose their hearing – or at least some older people may lose some of their hearing, I know there are people reading this who have trouble hearing but will adamantly state they do not. I did that for a while. Now, I think I’m really missing some things […]
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Area briefs
Library encore for ‘Concussion’ The Scarborough Public Library is presenting an encore showing of the film, “Concussion,” on Monday, June 13, at 1:30 p.m. Starring Will Smith, the dramatic thriller is based on the true story of Dr. Bennet Omalu, the forensic neuropathologist who discovered the CTE brain disease that affects football players. See www.scarboroughlibrary.org […]
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Looking Back
June 12, 1991 Jack Critchley has asked the Gorham Town Council to allow him to withdraw his resignation, which was submitted last month and became effective May 31. If the council should grant his request, he would be free to continue his volunteer role as cable television coordinator for the town’s local access cable station. […]
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Keep right to vote on budget
On June 14 we will be asked to approve or deny the school budget. The more important issue to be decided is to insure taxpayers have the right to vote on a school budget. So, when we are asked to consider giving up our right to vote on a school budget the answer should be […]
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Keep right to vote on budget
On June 14 we will be asked to approve or deny the school budget. The more important issue to be decided is to insure taxpayers have the right to vote on a school budget. So, when we are asked to consider giving up our right to vote on a school budget the answer should be […]
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Westbrook Notes
Rielly wins book award The debut novel by Brendan Rielly, “An Unbeaten Man,” was awarded Best Crime Fiction of the Year at the 2016 Maine Literary Awards last week. Rielly, a city councilor, was the only debut author among all the finalists in the various categories. “An Unbeaten Man” was released by Down East Books […]
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In Buxton, two seats, four candidates
A political newcomer in Buxton is hoping to unseat an incumbent as four candidates vie for a pair of three-year terms on the Board of Selectman. Veteran selectmen Clifford L. Emery and Peter E.W. Burns are facing challengers from a new face in the political arena, Julianna J. Poirier, 33, and a Planning Board member, […]
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Summer wellness workshops offered
The Cancer Community Center in South Portland is offering a variety of new summer wellness workshops. All workshops are free and open to the adults dealing with a cancer diagnosis or caring for someone with cancer. A “Movement with Resistance,” class starts on Tuesday, June 14, at 9:30 a.m. and will run through July 19. […]
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Land trust offers tidepool adventure
The Cape Elizabeth Land Trust is offering a special “Tidepooling the Rocky Shore” program on Tuesday, June 21, at 6:30 p.m. During this event, participants will have the chance to explore the rocky intertidal zone of Maine and see what kinds of plant and animal critters thrive in the habitat. Linden Rayton will lead the search […]