While most children love playing in the snow, when the temperature outside dips too low, snow turns to ice and school gets cancelled, those same children become bored, restless and agitated when stuck inside for long periods of time. Commonly referred to as cabin fever, this feeling affects children and adults alike. Oftentimes parents are […]

A familiar face Gladys (Wagner) Hall, 88, of Scarborough said she was one of the students pictured in the Gorham Remembered photo on page 2 of the Nov. 16 American Journal. The photo of the third and fourth grades in 1925 was taken at the then-junior high school, which also had elementary grades. The school […]

Longtime Gorham Town Councilor Burleigh Loveitt said this week he’s considering a run next fall against Sen. Phil Bartlett, D-Gorham, for a seat in the Maine Senate. But Loveitt, a veterinarian who owns Edgewood Animal Hospital, emphasized that his first responsibility was to his patients, clients and family. He said a candidacy for the senate […]

Planning a winter get away vacation? For many, that includes somewhere you can lounge on a white sandy beach. But how about looking for a little bit more and take in the local history and culture too? Look no further than the Caribbean island of Puerto Rico. It’s a vacation spot and all-around family destination […]

Gorham firefighters contained an early morning blaze on Monday to a bedroom in an Elkins Road home. Responding to a call at 5:30 a.m., firefighters entered the home at 32 Elkins Road and halted the fire. “It was a good stop, the guys did a good job,” said Gorham Fire Chief Bob Lefebvre. Homeowner David […]

Joshua Ozment spent five years in the military learning what typical students learn in the classroom. After his discharge, he was eager to avoid having to take course work that would repeat what he had already learned and prolong his time in school. “After five years in the military, I entered college with one goal […]

In response to the devastation from Hurricanes Katrina and Rita in the gulf coast, sometimes help comes in the form of a bicycle. Ernie’s Cycle Shop on Conant Street is working with Bikes for the Bayou, an organization established to help collect, refurbish and ship bikes to hurricane evacuees that are currently facing transportation issues. […]

Hundreds of Westbrook residents braved the cold Sunday evening to help kick off the holiday season at the official lighting of Westbrook’s Christmas tree in Riverbank Park. People bundled up in heavy winter coats and blankets started gathering in the park well before the start of the event at 5:30 p.m. The holiday spirit was […]

College costs are rising, but higher education can still be affordable, thanks to more financial aid than ever before. Last year, nearly 70 percent of students attending four-year colleges paid less than $9,000 in tuition and fees, according to the College Board. Many received financial aid, so they didn’t have to pay the full “sticker […]

WLU held its own “Antiques Road Show” On Monday, Nov. 14, John Holverson conducted an interesting program for members of the Antiques Club of the Woman’s Literary Union. Held in Alexander Hall at the Westbrook College campus, it was a fascinating hour, the club’s own “Antiques Road Show,” with Mr. Holverson describing and appraising the […]