With the help of private and public donations, the Windham Skate Park is currently under renovation due to heavy usage and general wear and tear of the wooden ramps. Windham police officer Matthew Cyr contracted skater and carpenter Josh Benson of Gorham to do the needed repairs. Benson, who helped build the Windham Skate Park […]
Web
Posted inAmerican Journal, Web
Black-eyed baseball still inspires
AROUND THE BASES Baseball has received a lot of black eyes lately, mainly because of the steroid issue, so perhaps it is only fair to step aside for a few minutes to remember that baseball also has presented to the world plenty of remarkable individuals. This columnist has argued before that youngsters should look to […]
advertisement
Posted inAmerican Journal, Southern Forecaster, Web
From the School Department
People make a school system great. I have for many years realized that the most important element of a school system is the quality and dedication of our teachers, administrators and staff. We have been very fortunate in Westbrook to have exceptional personnel. As more of the “baby boomers” reach retirement age, Westbrook and other […]
Posted inAmerican Journal, Southern Forecaster, Web
Superintendent defends meeting
School Superintendent Stan Sawyer defended this week an informal meeting of School Committe members in a room at the high school on April 11. The meeting took place after a City Council meeting in a room near council chambers. No members of the public were present. Sawyer argued that no substantive School Committee business was […]
Posted inAmerican Journal, Southern Forecaster, Web
Sixth-grader gets varsity letter
At just 12 years old, Ben Morgan has something none of his sixth-grade classmates at Wescott Junior High School have – a varsity letter. Morgan received the letter recently for his performance as a substitute player on the Westbrook High School varsity chess team at the state tournament in Orono. Steve Morgan, Ben’s father and […]
Posted inAmerican Journal, Southern Forecaster, Web
City announces yard waste program
The city will be holding a yard waste drop-off program at the Public Services maintenance garage through May 20. The drop-off area at the garage at 371 Saco St. will be open from Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. until 3 p.m. and Saturdays from 7 a.m. until noon. The program is open to Westbrook […]
Posted inAmerican Journal, Southern Forecaster, Web
Scarborough YMCA community meeting
All community members are invited to join Cumberland County YMCA staff and volunteers to learn about the current status of bringing a YMCA to Scarborough. In addition to a progress update, Y representatives will speak about volunteer opportunities in a variety of areas and welcome all potential volunteers to attend. The YMCA will serve Scarborough […]
Posted inAmerican Journal, Lakes Region Weekly, Web
Attracting Birds
If you are anything like my wife and I, you love to watch and hear the birds around your home. Getting enjoyment from such little things as watching a robin toss one dead leaf after another looking for food; or to see the loving as a male woodpecker takes a bite of suet to a […]
Posted inAmerican Journal, Lakes Region Weekly, Southern Forecaster, Web
Lakes Region faithful react to new pope
Believing the Holy Spirit was in control of the decision, Lakes Region Catholics are supportive and enthusiastic about German Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger’s installation as Pope Benedict XVI on Tuesday in Rome. Ratzinger was a close advisor to Pope John Paul II. Before becoming pope, the 78-year-old Ratzinger was a conservative cardinal who had the expectations […]
Posted inAmerican Journal, Lakes Region Weekly, Southern Forecaster, Web
Home Depot gets final approval
It’s official: Home Depot is coming to Windham. This week, the nation’s largest home improvement store chain received final approval from the Windham Planning Board to build a new store on Franklin Drive in North Windham. The approval was contingent upon a number of conditions put forth by the Planning Board. Home Depot had to […]