I read about the Pike Bus Tour, and the effort to show off the good side of a blasting, rock crushing and asphalt making organization. The article in your paper asks, “Why are people against Pike?” In fact, no one is against Pike necessarily, although the company does subscribe to strong-armed tactics, but many of […]
American Journal News
Opposition to pit, not Pike
I read about the Pike Bus Tour, and the effort to show off the good side of a blasting, rock crushing and asphalt making organization. The article in your paper asks, “Why are people against Pike?” In fact, no one is against Pike necessarily, although the company does subscribe to strong-armed tactics, but many of […]
Councilors deny Skybox licenses, again
Councilors who voted to deny licenses to Skybox Bar and Grill for selling food and having a pool room and pinball machine were not persuaded to change their votes Monday, despite the threat of a lawsuit. Skybox owners Allen and Lynn Moore filed a lawsuit against the city last month, appealing the decision by the […]
We love to eat
Roast beef supper – Saturday, May 9, 5-6 p.m., Stroudwater Baptist Church, 1729 Congress St., Portland. Proceeds benefit mission work. $8, $4. Empty bowl benefit supper – Saturday, May 9, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Centre of Movement, Route 25 (6/10 mile west of Saco River rapids), Limington. To benefit Ossipee Trails Arts Center. Homemade soup and breads; […]
Mercy plans medical center in Gorham
Mercy Hospital intends to transform the former Hansen’s Farm Market in Gorham into a medical building with an emergency room capabilities for minor injuries, doctors’ offices, labs, exam rooms and a business office. Plans for the County Road medical center were made public for the first time at Monday’s meeting of the Gorham Planning Board. […]
Looking back
May 9, 1984 The Planning Board sought to block them, but the Zoning Appeals Board voted 5-0 to permit two replacement signs for Ernie’s Cycle Shop, 105 Conant St., Westbrook. ZAB acted just in time. The state is ready to cut down two signs that have served the bicycle business since 1973. They are homemade, […]
45 years ago
The Westbrook American reported on May 6, 1964, that Sandra Furman, John Dodge and Alysan Martin, all of Gorham, would celebrate birthdays on May 8. Mr. and Mrs. Richard Waterman of West Buxton were building a cottage on Bonny Eagle Lake.
45 years ago
The Westbrook American reported on May 6, 1964, that Sandra Furman, John Dodge and Alysan Martin, all of Gorham, would celebrate birthdays on May 8. Mr. and Mrs. Richard Waterman of West Buxton were building a cottage on Bonny Eagle Lake.
Walkers invited
The University of New England’s Coastal Healthy Communities Coalition has announced its ninth annual Walk 100 Miles in 100 Days program, aimed at motivating people to get and stay active, as well as promoting physical and mental health wellness through walking. This self-paced program starts June 15 and runs through Sept. 22. Walkers need to […]
Walkers invited
The University of New England’s Coastal Healthy Communities Coalition has announced its ninth annual Walk 100 Miles in 100 Days program, aimed at motivating people to get and stay active, as well as promoting physical and mental health wellness through walking. This self-paced program starts June 15 and runs through Sept. 22. Walkers need to […]