I received a notice in the mail recently, which led to a long and touching series of memories. My license to practice as an EMT in Maine has expired. I was expecting this, but it still evoked many emotions. Obtaining this license was one of the first things I did when I moved back to […]
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Westbrook Notes
Rotary golf tournament The Rotary Club of Westbrook-Gorham invites the public to its 21st annual Rotary Classic Golf Tournament, to be held Tuesday, Sept. 22, at Gorham Country Club. The 18-hole, four-ball scramble will begin with a shotgun start at noon. Those participating are asked to arrive no later than 11:30 a.m. for check-in and […]
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Wheels turning on major retail project
With a public meeting in Westbrook next week scheduled by the Maine Department of Transportation, plans are solidifying for a large retail project proposed at the site of the Pike Industries property on Main Street. Jeffrey Gove of J&J Gove Development told the American Journal in April that he was looking to acquire the Pike […]
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Editorial: Boating accidents should serve as sobering reminder
The string of recent boating-related deaths and injuries in Maine should spur those who enjoy the water to learn more about how to protect themselves and others while enjoying one of Maine’s favorite pastimes. Canoeing, sailing, kayaking and motor-boating can be classic Maine summer pursuits, but water is deadly and these incidents serve as a […]
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Faces & Places
Sebastian Meade of Freeport recently finished painting this ecomaine recycling bin with a space theme. The Portland-based recycling firm collects the contents of the bins, which the company calls “silver bullets,” and recycles them. Meade painted the popular “monsters on green” silver bullets three years ago.Courtesy photoTravis Merrill of J. Maxwell Trucking Inc., of Gray, […]
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Drainage, road work to disrupt some traffic
The tranquility of South Freeport will be interrupted later this month when the Freeport Public Works Department begins work on a drainage project. The Town Council approved the $135,000 job this past spring as part of its capital budget. A public meeting is scheduled for 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 19, at the Town Hall. […]
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Down the road a piece:
Although I love food, I am not a “foodie.” I can add that I’ve never been a foodie, nor is it likely that I will ever be a foodie. I don’t know who gave us the silly word “foodie,” but it’s about time they took it back. For those who don’t know, a foodie is […]
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A shining light in Durham
To earn his Eagle Scout designation, Justen Levesque successfully maneuvers his way to improve the town’s War Memorial. Justen Levesque had to jump through some hoops to complete his Eagle Scout project, which gives the War Memorial at the Durham Town Park a new look. Levesque’s efforts came to fruition Sunday, as the last poles […]
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Morrill Post falls in American Legion championship
After an impressive run through the majority of the school season, South Portland met their match in the State Final versus Bangor. Their trip through the first 23 games of their American Legion season, during which they are properly known as Morrill Post, was likewise outstanding, and their 12-9 loss in the State Final on […]
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Inside Naples
August is here I think when August hits, people go into panic mode to get their summer bucket list checked off. August is the month school starts (Aug. 31 for School Administrative District 61), and camps end. It signals the finality and brevity of summer. So live it up, soak it up, get those day […]