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Cline out, Buxton seeks new police chief

by Robert Lowell January 18, 2023January 19, 2023

Troy Cline resigned last week after being put on paid administration leave for undisclosed reasons.

American Journal

Westbrook has county’s worst high-crash intersection

by Robert Lowell January 18, 2023January 18, 2023

Westbrook and Gorham each have nine designated high-crash intersections and Buxton has four, according to the Maine Department of Transportation.

American Journal, Coastal Journal, Lakes Region Weekly, Northern Forecaster, Portland Forecaster, Southern Forecaster, The Forecaster

Winter Guide: Outdoor skating rinks ready when weather is

by Robert Lowell January 17, 2023January 17, 2023

Maine’s time-honored tradition of ice skating melted down with moderating temperatures and rain after Christmas, but those in charge of some of the outdoor rinks are patiently toughing it out until temperatures plummet. “We just need some cold weather,” said Neal Reynolds, outdoor operations supervisor of the free rink at Pineland Farms in New Gloucester. […]

American Journal, Coastal Journal, Lakes Region Weekly, Northern Forecaster, Portland Forecaster, Southern Forecaster, The Forecaster

Winter Guide: Pineland Farms offers a wealth of activities

by Mikayla Patel January 17, 2023January 17, 2023

While the weather may sometimes forget, the winter season is undoubtedly upon us. Determined to find ways of avoiding the annual winter blues, I took a trip to Pineland Farms in New Gloucester, a 5,000-acre working farm ripe with recreational activities, skiing trails, farm animals and more. When there’s snow, Pineland bustles with cross-country skiers, […]

American Journal, Lakes Region Weekly, Northern Forecaster, Portland Forecaster, Southern Forecaster, The Forecaster

Winter Guide: From produce to pottery, shop local at winter farmers markets

by Sydney Richelieu January 17, 2023January 17, 2023

Farmers markets aren’t just for summer anymore. As the season takes hold, winter farmers markets are being offered in many towns, giving residents a chance to shop locally for produce, dairy, eggs and more while also supporting Maine farmers. It’s tough for farmers to reach customers during their off season, but the winter markets […]

American Journal, Coastal Journal, Lakes Region Weekly, Northern Forecaster, Portland Forecaster, Southern Forecaster, The Forecaster

Winter Guide: Five reasons the beach is better in the winter

by Drew Johnson January 17, 2023January 17, 2023

The beach. When you read that, what did you think of? Sunbathing? Swimming? Surfing? Another word beginning with S? You may find those activities enjoyable in the summer, but the beach is just as worthy a destination in the winter months, and for people like me, it’s even better at this time of year. Here […]

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Gorham officer lays a wreath for clerk’s grandfather at Arlington

by Robert Lowell January 11, 2023January 11, 2023

Sgt. David Bruni pays tribute to the Gorham deputy town clerk’s grandfather during his Wreaths Across America experience at Arlington National Cemetery.

American Journal, Local & State

Photos: Westbrook’s downtown garage on its way up

by Robert Lowell January 11, 2023January 16, 2023

With foundation complete for the parking garage next to the Vertical Harvest project in downtown Westbrook, work now begins on lifting concrete slabs into place.