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 […]
American Journal
News and information from and about the Maine towns of Westbrook, Gorham and Buxton.
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Eliminate the unnecessary
There must be something positive to be said about Maine’s county governments, just like other obsolete entities such as vinyl records, dial telephones and polio. Think of all the good times you’ve had dealing with the county bureaucracy, like … well, I guess being thrown in jail can’t really be classified as a good time. […]
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Taking care
My grandmother lived in the same home with my family, which included her daughter and son-in-law and three grandchildren. My other, paternal grandmother lived with her daughter and son-in-law and one grandchild. Growing up, this was the norm for me. Most of my friends did not have grandparents living with them, but for me it […]
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Rams come from behind for win over Deering
Gorhamites Shayla Harris, Noelle Dibiase and Michelle Rowe strung together three crucial hits in the bottom of the sixth versus visiting Deering on Monday afternoon, April 25, completing a gritty comeback and setting up a 5-3 W. “We battled,” said Gorham head coach Renee Thibodeau. “The runs that we had, coming back, the girls just […]
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Resurgent Blazes scorch Scots on the tennis court
Westbrook assembled a true team victory over visiting Bonny Eagle on Monday, April 25: The Blazes won four of their five matches vs. the Scots, and even the one they dropped went to three sets. In the No. 1 Singles slot, Westbrooker Daniel Porrell trumped Bonny Eagler Ryan Moody 6-2, 6-0. “Danny did a tremendous […]
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Resurgent Blazes scorch Scots on the tennis court
Westbrook assembled a true team victory over visiting Bonny Eagle on Monday, April 25: The Blazes won four of their five matches vs. the Scots, and even the one they dropped went to three sets. In the No. 1 Singles slot, Westbrooker Daniel Porrell trumped Bonny Eagler Ryan Moody 6-2, 6-0. “Danny did a tremendous […]
Posted inAmerican Journal, Lakes Region Weekly
Resurgent Blazes scorch Scots on the tennis court
Westbrook assembled a true team victory over visiting Bonny Eagle on Monday, April 25: The Blazes won four of their five matches vs. the Scots, and even the one they dropped went to three sets. In the No. 1 Singles slot, Westbrooker Daniel Porrell trumped Bonny Eagler Ryan Moody 6-2, 6-0. “Danny did a tremendous […]
Posted inAmerican Journal, Southern Forecaster
Monday deadline looms for Buxton candidates
Several elected town posts, including two for the Board of Selectmen, are available in Buxton’s municipal election in June, and only a few days remain to file nomination papers. Selectmen whose terms are expiring include Clifford Emery, chairman of the board, and Peter E.W. Burns. Nomination papers are due by 4:30 p.m. on Monday, May […]
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Scarborough offers household hazardous waste drop off
The Scarborough Public Works Department will host a Household Hazardous Waste Drop Off for residents of Scarborough, Saco and Old Orchard Beach on Saturday, May 14, from 8 a.m.-noon. Proof of residency is required and all waste should be placed in sealed containers. Accepted items include fluorescent bulbs, pool chemicals, furniture polish, rechargeable batteries, paint […]
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Scarborough offers household hazardous waste drop off
The Scarborough Public Works Department will host a Household Hazardous Waste Drop Off for residents of Scarborough, Saco and Old Orchard Beach on Saturday, May 14, from 8 a.m.-noon. Proof of residency is required and all waste should be placed in sealed containers. Accepted items include fluorescent bulbs, pool chemicals, furniture polish, rechargeable batteries, paint […]