A survivor shares her story to enlighten police and also wants to educate the public about how victims are subtly groomed for the sex trade.
American Journal News
Posted inNorthern Forecaster
250 volunteers power PGA tournament in Falmouth
Yarmouth High School golfer Sebastien Martinez is one of the volunteers and he’s ready to score, watch and learn.
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Posted inAmerican Journal, Lakes Region Weekly, Southern Forecaster
Loud and clear: Maine ham radio operators having a field day
The Wireless Society of Southern Maine will gather this weekend in Scarborough and demonstrate its strengths even during the age of modern communication.
Posted inAmerican Journal
Bakery setting up shop this summer in Gorham Village
Nancy Ames plans to open the Sullivan House Bakery Aug. 1.
Posted inAmerican Journal
Dana Warp Mill carves up space, weathers pandemic
The mill’s vacancy rate is on par with its pre-pandemic days and a number of smaller tenants have moved in.
Posted inAmerican Journal
Westbrook may look at ranked-choice voting for local elections
The city will rely on residents’ input to help determine whether using ranked-choice balloting at the municipal level is worth it.
Posted inAmerican Journal
In Westbrook, music will be in the air everywhere this summer
The Saccarappa Summer Concert Series, Vallee Square Concert Series and city concerts in Riverbank Park all promise to deliver a variety of local entertainment.
Posted inAmerican Journal, Lakes Region Weekly
Lakes Region Sportsman: Bassing tops the list this month
I can see my dad sitting in his plastic chair at the end of the dock. The sun is slowly sinking in the west and an orange hue hangs in the sky. He has an old cup filled with nightcrawlers at his feet and a cigar in his right hand. A bobber rests on the […]
Posted inAmerican Journal
Gorham school budget sails through, 439-215
The combined town and school budgets boost the property tax rate by 64 cents to $18.85 per $1,000 of assessed value.
Posted inAmerican Journal
Westbrook voters OK school spending, councilors pass city budget
Westbrook property owners will see a 3-cent reduction in the tax rate.