Walker Friends to meet The next Friends of The Walker Memorial Library meeting is set for 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 21, at the library at 800 Main St. The monthly meeting is a week early because the fourth Thursday in November is Thanksgiving this year. The Friends are planning its annual open house from 11 […]
American Journal News
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Gorham Notes: Nov. 21
Burn Off the Turkey 5K The annual Burn Off the Turkey 5K road race will take place at 9 a.m. on Nov. 30 at Gorham Municipal Center, 75 South St. Sign up online at gorhamme.myrec.com, though online registration closes Monday, Nov. 25. Registration, with a T-shirt, for the first 150 who sign up is $25, […]
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Faulkingham prevails in Westbrook’s Ward 4 recount
The recount showed Faulkingham at a margin of 13 votes, two less than the initial results.
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Westbrook survey respondents want swimmable water
The city survey received 632 responses, with the most in favor of a $5 million swimming pool, particularly if grants and donations covered half of the cost.
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Westbrook McKague fountain removal lacks respect, family says
The fountain, dedicated decades ago to former city Arborist Wes McKague, reportedly needed repairs, but was replaced in 2020 without the plaque for McKague. The old fountain was found discarded, with parts missing, at Public Services.
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Westbrook attracts big downtown housing project
A multi-use development is planned on the “long-blighted downtown parcel” on Dana Street, across from the city’s newest parking garage.
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Buxton Notes: Nov. 14
Toy Box sign-ups, volunteers sought Buxton Toy Box applications are now available at Buxton Town Hall, 185 Portland Road. The Toy Box collects gifts from donors and gives them to the town’s children. Pick up an application and schedule an appointment on one of the following dates: Tuesday, Nov. 19, from 9 a.m. to 1 […]
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Gorham Notes: Nov. 14
Kuech excited to serve Janet Kuech, elected to the Town Council last week, didn’t receive results of her election until after the American Journal deadline on Nov. 6. “I’m very excited to be elected to the council and look forward to working with the other six members for the benefit of our town for now […]
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Westbrook Notes: Nov. 14
WHS Marching Band earns bronze The Westbrook High School Marching Band received a parade Saturday through downtown Westbrook after winning a bronze medal Nov. 3 at the national competition. Krystle Smith, wife of Band Director Kyle Smith, said Westbrook finished third in a competition with 59 bands in Allentown, Pennsylvania. The band previously earned the […]
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Lakes Region Sportsman: Transitioning from season to season and hunt to hunt
October is not long enough. I propose it be 60 days. And of course we should be able to enjoy crisp days, gorgeous colors and bird season. But hunters like us rejoice because deer season follows bird season. I was lost in this thought when my good friend and Rangeley resident Bill Murphy called me […]