American Journal News Archives - The Portland Press Herald

Lakes Region Sportsman: So many choices out there in October

by Tom Roth September 30, 2020September 28, 2020

With a smorgasbord of fishing and hunting activities available, it’s hard to know where to start.

American Journal, Lakes Region Weekly, Northern Forecaster

Challenger looks to unseat Breen, a three-term incumbent, in Senate District 25

by Chance Viles September 29, 2020

Republican Jennifer White of Gray is facing off against Democrat Cathy Breen, who is seeking her fourth term in the Maine Senate.

American Journal, Lakes Region Weekly

Three-way race for House District 22 seat

by Robert Lowell September 29, 2020September 29, 2020

BUXTON — In a three-way race to represent House District 22, Republican incumbent Mark Blier faces Green Independent Michael Barden of Limington and a former challenger, Democrat Richard Fitzgerald of Buxton. The far-flung state House district includes Limington, part of Buxton, part of Standish and part of Limerick. The election is Nov. 3. Barden Barden […]

American Journal

Westbrook business program kicks off

by Chance Viles September 29, 2020October 7, 2020

The new Business Retention and Expansion program aims to understand the needs of businesses in the city, officials say, kicking off with a look into the impact of the pandemic.

American Journal

Local fighting Calif. fires looks to help veterans get in the field

by Chance Viles September 24, 2020September 23, 2020

Local veteran Blake Toth has been helping fight fires out in California and hopes his nonprofit Veterans in Fire can help others get into the field of work.

American Journal

Landslide covers four acres, threat passed

by Chance Viles September 23, 2020September 23, 2020

A landslide that took place last week took out trees and some equipment, officials say, but the emergency threat has been lifted.

American Journal

Landslide covers four acres, threat passed

by Chance Viles September 23, 2020September 23, 2020

A landslide that took place last week took out trees and some equipment, officials say, but the emergency threat has been lifted.

American Journal

Gorham schools’ anti-racism policy looms

by Robert Lowell September 22, 2020September 23, 2020

GORHAM — A policy aimed at racial discrimination in the school system is in the works. Gorham School Committee is in the process of designing an anti-racism policy inspired by a proclamation submitted last spring by the high school Civil Rights Team. The School Committee in a workshop after the American Journal deadline Wednesday was […]