May 17, 1995 Heavy equipment being used to set up for a carnival being held May 17-21 is damaging Westbrook’s Riverbank Park, several residents complained Tuesday. Two days of rain softened the ground there and was causing carnival workers significant problems, including a large grader they were using getting stuck in mud. The Smokey’s Greater […]
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Virtual Arts Calendar: May 14
Music Live @ 212, view past shows on YouTube. Visit the Westbrook venue’s Facebook page for a direct link. Virtual Quill Open Mics, 7 p.m., Fridays through May 22 via Zoom. Performers must sign up by 6:30 p.m. the night they would like to perform. Free and open to all, donations appreciated. Visit the Quill […]
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Gorham Notes: May 7
Tax deadline extended The due date for the second installment of the 2019-20 real estate and personal property tax bills has been rescheduled from May 15 to June 15. The Gorham Town Council voted unanimously at a special meeting April 30 to move the due date because of economic hardships that may have resulted from […]
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Buxton Notes: May 7
Transfer station to reopen The Buxton Transfer Station’s outside disposal areas will reopen Thursday, May 7. The outside areas, including bulky waste, shingles, demolition debris, brush, wood, metal, tires, organics for composting, and inert waste then will resume the normal operating hours: Tuesdays, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; and Thursdays and Saturdays 8 a.m. to […]
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Westbrook Notes: May 7
Mother’s Day drive-thru blessing In honor of Mother’s Day, St. Anthony of Padua Parish is inviting everyone to receive a “drive-thru” blessing from 11 a.m. to noon Sunday, May 10, at St. Hyacinth Church, 268 Brown St. Deacons Larry Guertin and Peter Bernier will be at a portable altar near Mary’s Garden outside the church, […]
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Looking Back: May 7
May 10, 1995 An impromptu crowd of some 25 people lined the fences of Randall’s Farm Friday to welcome one of Westbrook’s newest residents, Clover the baby cow. Clover was born about 20 feet from Stroudwater Street at 5:59 p.m., prompting 20 cars to line the road for 100 feet on each side. “The first […]
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Gorham Notes: April 30
Town Council to review $43.1M school budget The Town Council was expecting to receive the School Committee’s proposed $43.1 million budget Wednesday, Council Chairman Suzanne Phillips said. The owner of a home valued at $250,000 would the schools’ share of their property taxes increase $112.5 under the proposal. The proposed budget is up $2.1 million, […]
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Buxton Notes: April 30
New Buxton officers Kaden Flynn and Olivia Wentworth are new members of Buxton Police Department. Flynn becomes the part time animal control officer, filling the vacancy left by the resignation of Adele Jones for health reasons. Flynn also works for the city of Saco. Wentworth is a law enforcement veteran who began her career as […]
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Westbrook Notes: April 30
Class of 2033 registration The Westbrook School Department is continuing to pre-register students who will turn 5 on or before Oct. 15 for next year’s kindergarten class. Children of families who attended an informational meeting in March at one of the elementary schools are already pre-registered. Notices will be sent out in coming weeks about […]
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Maine Bicentennial: Buxton
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.