Two incumbents are facing two challengers in an election next month for a pair of available seats on Buxton’s Board of Selectmen. But no candidate names for two School Administrative District 6 directors will be on the ballot. Two veterans – Clifford L. Emery, now chairman of the Board of Selectmen, and Peter E.W. Burns […]
American Journal
News and information from and about the Maine towns of Westbrook, Gorham and Buxton.
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Kudos to Alfred Jacob
The volunteers of the Westbrook Food Pantry want to thank Alfred Jacob of AJ’S Market on Brown Street for his great support of the pantry, especially during the Food Train conducted by Trinity Lutheran Church. Mr. Jacob not only took part each year in the two-month gathering of money and food, but also kept a […]
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60 Years Ago
The Westbrook American reported on May 9, 1956, that Mrs. Frank Weeks and son, Fred, of Duck Pond Road in Westbrook returned from visiting family in New York. Standish High School’s baseball team defeated Gorham High School’s Rams 11-6. The game was in “Triple C” competition.
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60 Years Ago
The Westbrook American reported on May 9, 1956, that Mrs. Frank Weeks and son, Fred, of Duck Pond Road in Westbrook returned from visiting family in New York. Standish High School’s baseball team defeated Gorham High School’s Rams 11-6. The game was in “Triple C” competition.
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Apartments added to Westbrook development
A site plan amendment allowing more one-and-two-bedroom apartment buildings at the Blue Spruce Farm subdivision was approved by the Planning Board Tuesday with a close 4-3 vote. The amendment will allow developers Risbara Bros. Construction to replace its initial plan for 32 condominium units with 48 apartment units in four, 12-unit buildings. The buildings will […]
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Groundbreaking marks start of Children’s Garden project
The Fort Williams Park Foundation has officially broken ground on the new 1½- acre Children’s Garden at Fort Williams Park in Cape Elizabeth. The garden is located near the tennis courts. Earth is now being moved, paths are being constructed and planting will soon begin. The Children’s Garden was designed by Mitchell & Associates in […]
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Baker impact assessed
When Bill Baker was named to lead Westbrook’s economic development efforts in 2012, many people questioned the decision. After all, Baker was formerly the city’s police chief who left to work with the FBI. But, doubters were quick to disregard their concern. “He was certainly an out-of-the-box type of hire for economic development and community […]
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From artist-in-residence, music for the community: Q&A with Linda Hirschhorn
This year’s Bernstein Scholar-in-Residence at Congregation Bet Ha’am in South Portland is well-known cantor Linda Hirschhorn, who is scheduled to lead a variety of choral workshops this week. In addition, the public is invited to attend two free events featuring Hirschhorn. One is a community singing circle at 7 p.m. on Saturday, May 7, and […]
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Cape, Scarborough offering household haz-waste drop-off
Both Cape Elizabeth and Scarborough will hold Household Hazardous Waste Drop Off days on Saturday, May 14. In Cape, the event runs from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Recycling Center on Dennison Way. In Scarborough, the Public Works Department on Washington Avenue will be accepting items from 8 a.m.-noon. Residents of Saco and Old Orchard […]
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ESPECIALLY FOR SENIORS: A bit of advice, plus some history
The other day, I was sorting through some envelopes of photos taken a few years ago. The goal was to identify them and decide which to keep and which to toss. All of these photos were taken with cameras – the kind that is a separate piece of equipment. This type of camera will someday […]