July 5 Planning Board, 7 p.m., Room 114, High School July 5 Story Hour, 10:30 a.m., Walker Library July 6 Summer reading program, Warren Library, 2 p.m. July 6 City Wide Economic Development Committee, 6:30 p.m., City Hall July 6 Story Hour, 10:30 a.m., Walker Library July 7 Children’s Summer Crafts, Paper Chain Dragon, 1:30 […]

Cutlines (millstone 1) – Seen through the center hole of a millstone, a commuter turns onto Route 25 from Route 237 at 5:40 a.m. Tuesday in Gorham. The millstone is a longtime landmark at Mosher’s Corner. Staff photo by Robert Lowell (millstone 2) – Seen through the center of a millstone, a car comes into […]

In the American Journal’s special graduation supplement, we mistakenly identified a valedictorian for Bonny Eagle High School. The school chooses not to pick a valedictorian. However, Nina Pinette was chosen as top student. We regret the error.

I want to thank Westbrook’s Planning Board for their consideration for the people who live in the neighborhood that abuts Saunders Bros. Last Tuesday night, my concerns, as well as those of my neighbors, regarding noise, pollution, lighting, buffering, hours of operation, etc. were again worked over thoroughly at the Planning Board meeting. I feel, […]

I’d like to acknowledge the the thoughtful, dedicated, and professional work of the Westbrook Planning Board in determining site plan standards for the former Saunder’s Mill site. After attending the meeting last night, I was impressed with the detailed proprosal that Christopher Parr of Ward 2 provided. I also appreciate Anna Wrobel’s (Ward 4) comments […]

Firefighter Mark Theriault works to extinguish a car fire in the parking lot outside Martini Lane on Monday. Firefighters believe the fire began in the vehicle’s electrical system. The owner of the car, who declined to give his name, said he had just gone into the store when someone came in and told him his […]

Firefighter Mark Theriault works to extinguish a car fire in the parking lot outside Martini Lane on Monday. Firefighters believe the fire began in the vehicle’s electrical system. The owner of the car, who declined to give his name, said he had just gone into the store when someone came in and told him his […]

Cutline: Gretchen Carroll Carroll awarded scholarship The Stephen Phillips Memorial Scholarship Fund of Salem, Mass., recently awarded a $4,000 college scholarship to Gretchen Carroll. A graduate of Westbrook High School, Carroll will attend the University of Hartford in West Hartford, Conn., in the fall. She was one of 178 new students who received an award […]

Cutline: Gretchen Carroll Carroll awarded scholarship The Stephen Phillips Memorial Scholarship Fund of Salem, Mass., recently awarded a $4,000 college scholarship to Gretchen Carroll. A graduate of Westbrook High School, Carroll will attend the University of Hartford in West Hartford, Conn., in the fall. She was one of 178 new students who received an award […]

Once again, the Maine Legislature has set a new standard for hypocrisy. Under the pretense of protecting public health, these noble public servants have voted to double the state cigarette tax. Given that smoking is such a health risk, why not ban the sale of cigarettes altogether? The answer is simple; the revenue associated with […]