March 29, 1995 Westbrook Mayor Kenneth Lefebvre told the City Council last week that the new owner of the S.D. Warren paper mill, Sappi of South Africa, has assured him the mill can be 99% odor-free. Lefebvre said conquering the paper mill odor would raise property values in Westbrook and promote the recreational value of […]
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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.
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Gorham Notes: March 19
GHS excels in one-acts Gorham High School’s production of “Macbeth” captured first place in the regional Maine State Dram competition of one-act plays. Emily Paruk, Mason Hawkes, Emelia Bailey, Kaylin Brown and Annikka Mocciola were recognized for their performances by being named to the All-Festival cast, and Orion Bissonnette and Molly Lemont were recognized for […]
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Buxton Notes: March 19
Nomination papers available Two selectmen seats are among several elected positions open this spring and nomination papers are available at Town Hall. Other terms available include town clerk for a three-year term; one Planning Board member, three years; one Planning Board member, two years; two Budget Committee members, three years; and one Budget Committee member, […]
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Looking Back: March 19
March 22, 1995 All was far from quiet in the Westbrook High School gym Wednesday evening. More than 1,300 people, including musicians, were gathered for the All-City Concert by school bands from the fifth and sixth grades, directed by Philip Rich; seventh and eighth grades, directed by Charles McLaughlin; and the high school, directed by […]
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Arts Calendar: March 19
Editor’s note: Due to closures and postponements prompted by the COVID-19 coronavirus, readers should call ahead to see if events listed are still being held.
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Gorham Notes: March 12
Essay contest for middle school students The Gorham Republican Committee has announced its seventh annual Madison Prize for Written Excellence essay contest for students in grades 6, 7 and 8 who live in Gorham. The question this year is “Is the United States a Republic or a Democracy? Explain Why Our Form of Government is […]
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Westbrook Notes: March 12
Poetry reading Poets Mark Melnicove and Cassie Pryun will be the featured guest when the monthly Lowry’s Lodge Poetry Series continues at 7 p.m. March 21 at Continuum for Creativity, One Westbrook Common. Jim Donnelly and Anna Wrobel are hosts. Melnicove is a poet, teacher, editor, publisher and performance artist. His papers are archived at […]
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Looking Back: March 12
March 15, 1995 The Westbrook High School girls basketball team defeated Morse High, 55-42, to win the Western Maine championship last Saturday. They play undefeated Cony High School in Bangor this Saturday for the state title. The City Council’s upcoming vote on a tax increment financing district for Acadia Insurance and Portland Glass will also […]
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Arts Calendar: March 12
Music March 14 The Collins Band, 7 p.m., North Windham Union Church, 723 Roosevelt Trail, Windham. Tickets $12 adults, $10 seniors and $5 students and children. Music with a Mission concert to benefit Habitat for Humanity of Greater Portland. mwamconcerts.org. March 15 The Pond Lilies, traditional music from Ireland, Scotland, Québec, Acadia, U.S. and beyond., […]