WINDHAM — The ballot is set for Windham’s November municipal elections, and a former Town Council chairman is looking to make a comeback in a three-way race. Windham voters will elect two town councilors and two RSU 14 School Board members on Nov. 6. The two council seats on the ballot are the West District seat […]
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Correction
Faye Wilson is the sole owner of Green Tree Ministries and the operating hours of the new Roots Cafe are 6:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Information was incorrect in “New ministry, cafe comes to Westbrook” in last week’s American Journal.
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We Love to Eat
Spaghetti supper – Friday, Sept. 14, 5-7 p.m., Gorham Recreation Department, 75 South St., Gorham. A benefit for K-LA who was involved in a serious car accident. All-you-can-eat spaghetti, garlic bread and dessert. $8, $5. Benefit includes a silent auction. Bean supper – Saturday, Sept. 15, 5-6 p.m., North Congregational Church, 22 Church Hill Road, Buxton (Groveville). […]
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Westbrook to vote on regional service center for schools
WESTBROOK — City voters will elect local and state officials in November, and after a City Council meeting Monday, a local referendum question will be decided as well. On Sept. 10, on a request from school Superintendent Peter Lancia, city councilors decided 6-1 (with Councilor Gary Rairdon opposed) to put a question on the November […]
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Dems nominate slate for council, school committee seats
WESTBROOK — Members of the Westbrook Democratic Committee didn’t bring forth many new names at its caucus last week. In fact, only one of the nomination the Westbrook Democratic Committee made at its caucus Sept. 6 is a political newcomer. The rest were either incumbents or had previous experience. Democrats chose Mike Foley to challenge local […]
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Looking Back
Sept. 15, 1993 Two 5-year-olds, including Nicole Waterhouse of Westbrook, are getting the multi-office national talent-touting firm Faces International in trouble. The story about the kids and the loss of their small fortunes, first aired on Portland TV, drew national TV to Westbrook Friday. “Hard Copy,” a scandal-busting show that airs nightly on CBS, sent […]
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ARGLP gets grant for food, medical services
WESTBROOK — Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Foundation has awarded the Animal Refuge League of Greater Portland a $500 grant through its Community Spirit 9/11 program. Jacqueline Harrington, an employee of Harvard Pilgrim Health Care, nominated the organization for the award. Funds will be used to provide shelter, food and medical services to animals in need. […]
Posted inLakes Region Weekly, Southern Forecaster
Standish dog park gets big boost with grant
STANDISH — Members of the Standish Town Council may occasionally bark at one another in disagreement, but they’re all in favor of accepting a $25,000 private grant to build a dog park. The council voted 6-0 at is Sept. 11 meeting to accept a “Bark for Your Park” grant from pet supply company PetSafe. The park […]
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Standish hires interim town manager
STANDISH — The Town Council appointed an interim town manager this week, nearly two months after firing its previous manager. Councilors voted 6-0 on Sept. 11 to appoint former Bath City Manager Bill Giroux as interim manager while the town continues its search for a permanent replacement to Kris Tucker, who was fired without cause in […]
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South Portland council divided over criticism of city attorney
SOUTH PORTLAND — The City Council was sharply fractured Tuesday in response to one councilor’s claims the corporation counsel plagiarized legal advice about regulation of short-term rentals. Councilor Eben Rose made a formal request Sept. 8 for a workshop to discuss an October 2017 email sent to the council and city staff by attorney Sally Daggett. Rose […]