The New England Press Association has awarded several honors to four Current Publishing Co. journalists in its annual Better Newspaper Contest. Mike Higgins, sports editor, and Katie Bell, graphic artist, took first place in the Sports Page or Section category with their 2008 spring sports preview. American Journal reporter Leslie Bridgers won first place in […]

The New England Press Association has awarded several honors to four Current Publishing Co. journalists in its annual Better Newspaper Contest. Mike Higgins, sports editor, and Katie Bell, graphic artist, took first place in the Sports Page or Section category with their 2008 spring sports preview. American Journal reporter Leslie Bridgers won first place in […]

Buxton selectmen were expected Wednesday to name David Pinkham as director of the town’s Public Works Department. A vote by selectmen on the appointment was scheduled for Wednesday night, after the American Journal’s deadline. Pinkham could not be reached for comment Wednesday. The new director will replace Lary Owen, who submitted his resignation on Dec. […]

Buxton selectmen were expected Wednesday to name David Pinkham as director of the town’s Public Works Department. A vote by selectmen on the appointment was scheduled for Wednesday night, after the American Journal’s deadline. Pinkham could not be reached for comment Wednesday. The new director will replace Lary Owen, who submitted his resignation on Dec. […]

An armed robbery at Payless Shoe Source in Westbrook Tuesday night could be linked to a rash of criminal activity in the area early this week. Police received a call at around 7 p.m. Tuesday from a woman barricaded in a bathroom at Payless on Main Street. According to police, the woman, a clerk sat […]

It’s time to take a look at the new animal government at the Flatley farm. Alhambra the dusty drake and Millie, his duck mate, are settled into residence at the Flatley house. Their two ducklings are enrolled in a private school for privileged ducklings and lambs where black is not spoken. Alhambra is firmly in […]

It’s time to take a look at the new animal government at the Flatley farm. Alhambra the dusty drake and Millie, his duck mate, are settled into residence at the Flatley house. Their two ducklings are enrolled in a private school for privileged ducklings and lambs where black is not spoken. Alhambra is firmly in […]

NEED WESTBROOK INPUT Voters in November could have an opportunity to slash car excise taxes by nearly half, a possibility municipal leaders say would likely raise property taxes or lead to even more difficult budget problems. A citizens’ initiative petition circulated by Maine Leads, a nonpartisan advocacy group based in Augusta, would cut automobile excise […]

Puppets help preschool cause The nationally renowned Tanglewood Marionettes will perform “Hansel & Gretel” at 11 a.m. on Thursday, Feb. 19, at Gorham Middle School, 106 Weeks Road. Tickets are $8; under age 2, free. The performance, part of a fundraiser for Gorham Cooperative Preschool, will have an “opening act” with local children’s author Sarah […]

Puppets help preschool cause The nationally renowned Tanglewood Marionettes will perform “Hansel & Gretel” at 11 a.m. on Thursday, Feb. 19, at Gorham Middle School, 106 Weeks Road. Tickets are $8; under age 2, free. The performance, part of a fundraiser for Gorham Cooperative Preschool, will have an “opening act” with local children’s author Sarah […]