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Looking Back: Oct. 31

October 31, 2019October 28, 2019

Nov. 2, 1994 If Westbrook voters vote yes on a municipal electric utility district next Tuesday, they will be putting initial control of millions of dollars and a variety of new jobs into the hands of three Westbrook persons to be chosen by the present mayor and City Council. Those three would have sole power […]

American Journal

Gorham High School’s ‘Mr. P’ receives Milken award

by Robert Lowell October 30, 2019October 30, 2019

Adam Parvanta, who a media technology teacher, can use the $25,000 prize in any way he wishes.

American Journal

Field Hockey: Gorham cruises past Falmouth

by Adam Birt October 28, 2019October 28, 2019

Molly Rathbun contributed two for the Lady Rams in a 3-1 triumph over the Yachtswomen.

Op-eds, Opinion

The Maine Millennial: Ancient rhythms in control when the lights go out

by Victoria Hugo-Vidal October 27, 2019October 26, 2019

Living without electricity is part of life in Maine, and people and houses and people quickly adjust to the way it used to be.

Maine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion

Maine Voices: Zero-tolerance drug policies marginalize at-risk students even more

by Nicole Hudson Special to the Press Herald October 25, 2019October 25, 2019

Intervene and support struggling students – don’t put in place rules that push them out the door.

American Journal

Girls soccer in brief: Two quick goals elevate Gorham past Scarborough

by Adam Birt October 24, 2019October 24, 2019

Jillian Nichols and Lauren Fotter scored back-to-back for the Rams early in the first half.

American Journal

Gorham Notes: Oct. 24

October 24, 2019October 23, 2019

Candidates night reminder Baxter Memorial Library, 71 South St., is hosting a Candidates Evening from 5:30-7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 24. The free event is an informal opportunity for residents to meet and mingle with the candidates for the Gorham School Committee, Town Council and Portland Water District. Light refreshments will be served. For more information, […]

American Journal

Looking Back: Oct. 24

October 24, 2019October 21, 2019

Oct. 26, 1994 The possibility has arisen that if Westbrook votes yes on municipal power Nov. 8, nobody in the city could get power from Central Maine Power Co. Thomas Welch, chairman of the Maine Public Utilities Commission, told the American Journal Thursday that the PUC probably would be called on to decide whether CMP […]