I read with interest the article by Andrew Broaddus (“Save downtown Westbrook’s free public parking lots“) in the Aug. 10 edition of the American Journal with regard to the city administration’s development of plans to significantly reduce street-level parking in the downtown area. The scheme would convert some existing parking areas into housing units, along […]
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Unsettled, humid weather Sunday produces hail, severe thunderstorms in Maine
After a severe storm moved through Cumberland County with strong winds and hail, a severe thunderstorm watch was issued through Sunday night, according to NWS.
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Posted inAmerican Journal, Cops & Courts, Maine
Man accused of killing Westbrook couple also shot at their son, indictment says
A Cumberland County grand jury indicted Marcel LaGrange Jr., 24, on six charges, including two counts of murder and one count of aggravated attempted murder.
Posted inAmerican Journal
Forum: Save downtown Westbrook’s free public parking lots
In an ill-advised and misguided effort to “redevelop” downtown Westbrook, the city on March 27 invited “qualified firms to submit proposals to redevelop one (or more) of three surface parking lots owned by the city in downtown Westbrook.” These three surface parking lots are: One, the parking lot between Bank of America and TD Bank; […]
Posted inAmerican Journal
Westbrook Notes: Aug. 10
Ledoux attends homeless vet discussion Westbrook Veterans’ Service Officer Arty Ledoux and Westbrook veteran Rebecca Boaz attended a panel discussion on veterans’ homelessness featuring U.S. Veterans Affairs Secretary Denis McDonough last week at the University of Southern Maine in Portland. The panel also included Sen. Angus King, Rep. Chellie Pingree, USM President Jacqueline Edmondson, Togus […]
Posted inAmerican Journal
Red Cross scheduled blood drives in area this month
The American Red Cross, which reports a shortfall of about 25,000 blood donations so far this summer, will hold blood drives in Gorham, Westbrook and Buxton this month. The drives are scheduled for 1-6 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 17, at Cressey Road United Methodist Church, 81 Cressey Road, Gorham; noon to 5 p.m. Aug. 25 at […]
Posted inAmerican Journal
Westbrook grad to hold ‘Laughs for Liftoff’ fundraiser
Westbrook High School graduate Abdullah Khuder will host a “Laughs for Liftoff” comedy fundraiser next month to raise money to support his education and goal of becoming an airline pilot. Local comedians will perform at the 18+ event beginning at 6:30 p.m. Sept. 30 at Stockhouse Restaurant and Sports Pup, 506 Main St., Westbrook. Laughs […]
Posted inAmerican Journal, Lakes Region Weekly
We Love to Eat: Aug. 3
Bean supper – Saturday, Aug. 5, 5-6 p.m., American Legion Auxiliary, 15 Lewiston Road, Gray. Beans, chop suey, red hot dogs, casserole, biscuits, punch and coffee. $12, $6 ages 5-11, free under age 5. All-you-can-eat. Free community meal – Wednesday, Aug. 9, 5-6 p.m., Westbrook Community Center, 426 Bridge St., Westbrook. Face masks and social […]
Posted inAmerican Journal
Westbrook Notes: Aug. 3
Symbol groundbreaking Westbrook Development Corporation and Westbrook Housing Authority will hold a groundbreaking ceremony for the start of construction for the Stacy M. Symbol Apartments from 10 to 11 a.m. Friday, Aug. 4. The site is at the former Rivermeadow Golf Club off Lincoln Street and Mayberry Road. Symbol Apartments is a 60-unit affordable housing […]
Posted inAmerican Journal, The Forecaster
Westbrook teen gets community boost toward lifelong goal of becoming a pilot
Abdullah Khuder’s GoFundMe campaign is helping him pay for flight lessons this summer.