American Journal News

Published
April 19, 2023

Pared-back Westbrook school budget raises tax rate 82 cents

The School Committee unanimously approved the $46.8 million budget, which is up 7.5% over this year's school budget.
Published
April 19, 2023

Gorham school budget drives tax rate up 19.5%

The $52.3 million budget has no "wants" in it, according to the chairperson of the School Committee.
Published
April 18, 2023

Volunteer bike mechanic gears up for new season of donations to asylum seekers

'Miracle worker' Brian Diamond-Falk of Portland has so far repaired more than 300 bikes to donate to New Mainers and others in need of transportation.
Published
April 12, 2023

Historic Westbrook house a museum in the making

The Westbrook Historical Society plans to restore the Nathan Harris House in Cumberland Mills and open it as a museum and education center.
Published
April 12, 2023

A grateful Brea Lu: ‘People take care of each other here’

In the wake of a fire at the Westbrook restaurant's future site, locals have rallied with support, including a festive fundraiser planned for May 12.
Published
April 12, 2023

Gorham’s proposed town budget raises property tax rate a nickel

The $20.2 million proposal adds four firefighter/EMT positions to the town's Fire Department.
Published
April 5, 2023

Review committee recommends keeping ‘Gender Queer’ at Windham High School library

The recommendation comes amid another stormy debate about book challenges in RSU 14.
Published
April 5, 2023

Rat-infested store in Westbrook posed numerous hazards

A city inspection last month found live rats, decaying rats, rat feces and urine and property damage from the rodents.
Published
April 5, 2023

Gorham allows commercial uses at Mosher’s Corner

Area farmers' concerns about the zoning change have been addressed, the Town Council chairperson says.
Published
April 5, 2023

Brea Lu owners forge ahead with plans after fire at new Westbrook location

Anna and Christian DeLuca are "frustrated," but not discouraged after their new restaurant equipment was damaged in a fire last week at their new Main Street site in Westbrook.