The Westbrook American reported on June 4, 1956, that Mr. and Mrs. Chester Ginn of Preble Street in Gorham observed their 46th wedding anniversary on June 1. In Westbrook, Luther Small was installed as commander of the Stephen Manchester Post of the American Legion and Virginia Arsenault as president of the post auxiliary.
American Journal
News and information from and about the Maine towns of Westbrook, Gorham and Buxton.
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We Love to Eat
Chowder luncheon – Friday, June 3, 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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Health agency opens South Portland office
Greater Portland Health recently held a ribbon cutting and grand opening celebration for its newest clinic, now open in the Brick Hill neighborhood of South Portland. Greater Portland Health is a community nonprofit providing comprehensive primary-care services, including preventive dental care, chronic disease management, mental health counseling and more. “Providing a welcoming, high-quality care center […]
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Gorham Notes
Dr. David Hurst Free intro to fly fishing Presumpscot Regional Land Trust is sponsoring an introduction to fly fishing and trout steam ecology at 2 p.m. on Saturday, June 4, at the Little River Preserve in Gorham. Professional Maine guide Patrick O’Shea is the instructor of the two-hour seminar. The event is free but space […]
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ARL takes in rescue dogs from South Korea ‘dog meat’ farm
The Animal Refuge League of Greater Portland, based in Westbrook, has taken in five dogs that were recently rescued from a grisly “dog meat” farm in Wonju, South Korea. According to a press release issued early Wednesday by the Animal Refuge League, some 250 dogs were rescued from the farm by Humane Society International, and […]
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Gousse offered MDI superintendency
Westbrook Superintendent of Schools Marc Gousse has received a formal offer from Bar Harbor school officials to lead the Mount Desert Island Regional School System. Now, according to Gousse, a contract is being finalized and he expects to travel to Bar Harbor to sign the contract on Thursday, June 2. “I hope to have that […]
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Gousse offered MDI superintendency
Westbrook Superintendent of Schools Marc Gousse has received a formal offer from Bar Harbor school officials to lead the Mount Desert Island Regional School System. Now, according to Gousse, a contract is being finalized and he expects to travel to Bar Harbor to sign the contract on Thursday, June 2. “I hope to have that […]
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Arts Calendar
THEATER Through Sunday, June 5 “Stupid F**king Bird,” remix of Chekhov’s “The Seagull” by Aaron Posner, presented by Mad Horse Theater, 24 Mosher St., South Portland. Thursday-Saturday at 7:30 p.m., Sundays at 2 p.m. $17-$20. www.madhorse.com or 747-4148. Through June 5 “Les Miserables,” Westbrook High School, 7 p.m. June 3 and 4, 2 p.m. June […]
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Bonny Eagle High senior on fast track to success
She’s certainly a senior to watch, if you can keep up. Elisabeth Redwood is one of 250 seniors in Bonny Eagle High School’s 2016 graduating class and among the fastest young people in the state. Just last weekend, Redwood ran the leading times in Maine for the 100-meter, 200-meter and 400-meter events. But on Friday, […]
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Westbrook grinds past Gorham in double-OT
John Tibbetts hashed four goals and led Westbrook to a 9-8, double-OT triumph on the road at neighboring Gorham last Friday, May 20. Tibbetts even notched the sudden-death winner, the goal that ended it all and handed the Blazes a little sweet revenge for their loss to the Rams in last year’s tourney. “We’re always […]