In commemoration of Maine’s bicentennial this year, the American Journal is featuring historical highlights from our communities’ past 200 years. This feature can be found in print and online every other week.
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Buxton Notes: Oct. 15
Jacobs joins the force Chief Troy Cline and the Buxton Police Department staff recently welcomed their newest officer, Kelsey Jacobs, to the police force. Jacobs, a native of Braintree, Vermont, is a graduate of Northern Vermont University, where where she earned bachelor of science degrees in both criminal justice and biology. She worked as a […]
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Gorham Notes: Oct. 15
Landry retires A day after receiving a 10-year pin for her “outstanding” service to the community, Alida Landry retired this month as a member of the Town Clerk’s Office staff. “Alida’s contribution to the Clerk’s Office staff and town as a whole over the years is immeasurable,” Town Manager Ephrem Paraschak said in an announcement. […]
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Looking Back: Oct. 15
Oct. 18, 1995 A squirrel died and took out electric power for 2,400 Westbrook and Gorham customers at about 11:15 a.m. Sunday. The squirrel was scurrying across wires in the Saccarappa substation on Mill Street when it bridged two live ones. Debra Hebert, working on a yard sale in the recently close Hebert’s Market across […]
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Looking Back: Oct. 8
Oct. 11, 1995 Mayor Kenneth Lefebvre hailed two Westbrook business expansions in his remarks to the City Council last week. Both went before the Zoning Appeals Board Wednesday for review. Jordan’s Foods plans a distribution warehouse at its plant in the Col. Westbrook Executive Park on County Road. Portland Welding Supply plans a tank filling […]
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Arts Calendar: Oct. 18
Music Oct. 18 BIPOP Vocal Concert livestream, 2-4 p.m. from the front steps of Corthell Concert Hall. A concert inspired by Black, Indigenous and people of color. usm.maine.edu/music/bipop-vocal-concert-livestream. Oct. 30-Nov. 1 The Musical of Musicals, virtual concert via Ticketleap, presented by USM School of Music. usm.maine.edu/music/musical-musicals-musical. Art “Mother Earth,” exhibit on display Oct. 9 through […]
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Gorham Notes
Closed for Indigenous Peoples Day The Gorham Municipal Center, administrative offices, recreation office and Baxter Memorial Library will be closed on Monday, Oct. 12, in observance of Indigenous Peoples Day. There will be no changes to trash collection for the week of Oct. 12. St. Anne special services In celebration of the month, a Rosary […]
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Westbrook Notes
Post 62 upcoming events The Stephen W. Manchester American Legion Post 62 will hold a board meeting at 4 p.m. Oct. 28 at its headquarters, 17 Dunn St. Post members are invited with no public participation. The post will also hold board meetings in November and December. Dennis Marrotte, post spokesman, said social distancing and […]
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Arts Calendar: Oct. 8
Music Oct. 9 Faculty Concert Series: Dan Sonenberg, Composer, 8 p.m. at Corthell Concert Hall, USM Gorham campus. Ticket: $5-$15. Box office: 780-5555, usmmusicboxoffice@maine.edu. Oct. 18 BIPOP Vocal Concert livestream, 2-4 p.m. from the front steps of Corthell Concert Hall. A concert inspired by Black, Indigenous and people of color. usm.maine.edu/music/bipop-vocal-concert-livestream. Oct. 30-Nov. 1 The […]
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We Love to Eat
Bean supper – Saturday, Oct. 10, 4-5 p.m., Westbrook-Warren Congregational Church, 810 Main St., Westbrook. Pea beans, American chop suey, red hot dogs, cole slaw, Italian bread and apple crisp. Family meal $20 (pay at time of pickup). Reservations are strongly encouraged. For reservations, call the church office during business hours (8:30 a.m. to 3 […]