I was very interested in the April 12 American Journal editorial about recycling and the lack of it in Westbrook. I agree with Mike Miles, “It’s appalling that Westbrook doesn’t have recycling.” When I moved here in 200,5 I was disappointed to find that there is no recycling. Then, this year I found the recycling […]

The Westbrook American reported on April 18, 1962, Sandra Ellen Palmer, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lester Palmer of 56 School St., had completed basic training at the U.S. Naval Training Center in Bainbridge, Maryland.

We want to set the record straight as to the Westbrook United Methodist Church and the decisions regarding their selling of the building and the closing of the church. First, let it be known that all business was done in accordance with the Book of Discipline, which governs the United Methodist Church. In the selling […]

Never has it been more important for Maine to make energy policy a priority and to aggressively pursue energy independence and security for our state. Energy prices are high and extremely volatile. The dangers of rapid climate change are becoming increasingly apparent, and the federal government has failed to articulate a sustainable energy policy for […]

The municipal side of Gorham’s proposed budget is up 3.7 percent from last year, which would raise the tax rate by 24 cents for each $1,000 of valuation. The tax increase on a home valued at $200,000 would be $48. Gorham Town Manager David Cole handed his proposed budget to the town council last week. […]