Lifelong Freeport resident Gloria Fogg DeGrandpre once again has taken the lead in organizing the town’s Memorial Day parade. The parade and related events will take place on Monday, May 30. DeGrandpre welcomes input from individuals, organizations and civic groups, either to participate or help in the planning. Those interested should contact her at [email protected] […]
American Journal
News and information from and about the Maine towns of Westbrook, Gorham and Buxton.
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Under fire, Sherburne quits SAD 6
The resignation of Maine School Administrative District 6 Superintendent Frank Sherburne Monday quelled a public uproar over a nepotism issue that has beseiged the district for weeks. Last week, the school board, following an investigation, found that the district’s nepotism policy had been violated, but did not discipline Sherburne, whose son had worked as an […]
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'Good day' for Westbrook girls at Relays
Linnaea Miller competes in the 4×800 at Scarborough on Friday. Sammy Thompson competes in the 4×800 Relay for Westbrook on Friday. Lauren Smith runs a leg of a 4×100 at the Scarborough Relays, Friday last. Scarborough hosted its annual girls’ Relays on Friday, May 6, and more than a dozen schools competed. Edward Little finished […]
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'Good day' for Westbrook girls at Relays
Linnaea Miller competes in the 4×800 at Scarborough on Friday. Sammy Thompson competes in the 4×800 Relay for Westbrook on Friday. Lauren Smith runs a leg of a 4×100 at the Scarborough Relays, Friday last. Scarborough hosted its annual girls’ Relays on Friday, May 6, and more than a dozen schools competed. Edward Little finished […]
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Frye Island looks to Augusta for more school aid
Frye Island selectman and the School Administrative District 6 directors plan to petition the Legislature for money to offset a portion of Frye Island’s contribution to the school district. The decision was the result of a three-hour meeting Saturday, when representatives of the island town and the district, which also includes Standish, Buxton, Limington and […]
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Bonny Eagle girls take fifth at Relays
Scarborough played host to more than a dozen other schools – including Bonny Eagle and Windham – last Friday, May 9 in the annual outdoor relays. Edward Little finished first at the meet, tallying 88 points as a team; Bonny Eagle finished fifth with 49; and Windham finished 14th with 17. The Scots looked particularly […]
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Westbrook hosts annual boys Relays
Westbrook annually hosts the outdoor boys Relays, and this year was no different. Bonny Eagle looked strong in a variety of events, including the 3×110 Hurdles, where they finished third. Likewise, the Scots took third in the Freshman/Sophomore 4×100 and third in the High Jump. Windham, meanwhile, posted an especially solid showing in the 4×1600, […]
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Kids and coding at Scarborough library
The Scarborough Public Library is holding a special event on Sunday, May 22, to introduce students in grades K-12 to computer coding. Called Scratch Day, the event, which will be held 2-4 p.m., is free and open to the public, but pre-registration is required. See www.scarboroughlibrary.org or call 883-4723 for more information. Scratch Day is […]
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Kites to soar at Bug Light
The South Portland Historical Society will host the 7th annual Bug Light Kite Festival on Saturday, May 21, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. The event is free and open to the public and will be held at Bug Light Park. Members of the Noreasters Kite Club and Kites Over New England will be on hand to lend […]
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60 years ago
The Westbrook American reported on May 16, 1956, that Dodge Oil Co. of Gorham was awarded a contract to supply oil for Westbrook schools. The price – .1169 cents per gallon. Forest Street School in Westbrook held its annual talent show, directed by Principal Nelson Leland and teacher Grace MacPherson.