Current calls for impeachment of the president call to mind another impeachment a century-and-a-half ago. In 1861, U.S. Sen. Andrew Johnson of Tennessee opposed his brother southerners. He supported slavery, but claimed that secession was unconstitutional (although his stance was felt by many to be simply a part of a stubborn nature.) At any rate, […]

Current calls for impeachment of the president call to mind another impeachment a century-and-a-half ago. In 1861, U.S. Sen. Andrew Johnson of Tennessee opposed his brother southerners. He supported slavery, but claimed that secession was unconstitutional (although his stance was felt by many to be simply a part of a stubborn nature.) At any rate, […]

A nonprofit group seeking to acquire Gorham Sports Center is holding a meeting 6:30-8 p.m. on Tuesday in the auditorium at Gorham Middle School, Weeks Road. Southern Maine Community Recreation Center is inviting the public from Gorham and surrounding communities to attend the informational meeting. Adam Sturtevant, a spokesman for the group, is optimistic that […]

A nonprofit group seeking to acquire Gorham Sports Center is holding a meeting 6:30-8 p.m. on Tuesday in the auditorium at Gorham Middle School, Weeks Road. Southern Maine Community Recreation Center is inviting the public from Gorham and surrounding communities to attend the informational meeting. Adam Sturtevant, a spokesman for the group, is optimistic that […]

Nominees are now being sought for the governor’s Volunteer Service Awards, which recognize the exemplary work of Maine’s most dedicated citizens. This award, administered jointly by the Maine Commission for Community Service and the governor’s office, recognizes and honors the valuable contributions of Maine volunteers while inspiring others to follow their example. Citizens, nonprofit groups, […]

To view an audio slideshow, click here. A bid by Maine’s only Cambodian Buddhist temple, located on a rural road in Buxton, to hold celebratory gatherings drew strong opposition from neighbors Monday at a packed Buxton Planning Board meeting. No decision was made on the request by Watt Samaki Cambodian Buddhist Temple, at 128 Back […]

Avesta Housing is the largest nonprofit housing agency in Maine. Offices are at 307 Cumberland Ave., Portland. It owns more than 1,000 units in 44 properties, and manages a total of 1,300 units in 48 communities. Properties include those in Buxton, Cornish, Gorham, South Portland, Westbrook and several in Portland. It has 65 full- and […]

Attached is the press release for the Westbrook Republican Municipal Caucus to be held Saturday, February 2, 2008. Maine Statutes require us to publish the notice of the caucus at least three days and not more than seven days prior to our caucus. We are fully aware that the American Journal is not published until […]

Jan. 26, 1983 Westbrook police are investigating a member of the department but wouldn’t say whom, nor confirm a published report that a patrolman has been suspended because he was arrested for shoplifting. The Evening Express quoted Portland police as saying that the patrolman was arrested outside Shaw’s Pine Tree store with $7.22 worth of […]

With the 2008 presidential election being prematurely kicked off, the next November election day when we decide on a finalist seems to be an eternity away. Unfortunately, our minute-to-minute media connection built from out of context sound bites has complicated the process leaving most Americans searching for truth found with great difficulty if it can […]