Aug. 3, 1994 Westbrook may become the first Maine community to license sellers of tobacco.The target would be the lucrative, but illegal, market among children under 18. An informal committee agreed Thursday to push for a city ordinance. A broad-based meeting in September is planned and tobacco retailers are invited. Westbrook City Hall will be […]
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Posted inAmerican Journal
Wooden Bat Baseball: Gorham pushes past Westbrook in CMG Mortgage Summer League playoffs
The Rams start a run down, but come from behind to take the W 3-1.
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Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Roadkill data help everyone get home safely
By identifying the worst places for vehicle-animal collisions, a Maine Audubon project gives state and local officials what they need to make good decisions.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Driver in rear-end crash that killed Cumberland girl told police he fell asleep
Kenneth Morang, 61, a corrections officer who had worked long hours at the Cumberland County Jail, was driving the pickup truck that hit a family’s SUV in Gorham, killing 9-year-old Raelynn Bell.
Posted inAmerican Journal
Looking Back: July 25
July 27, 1994 Plans for a housing development along one of the most scenic areas of Westbrook’s Mill Brook are back before the Planning Board. The same plans were abandoned after a veto four years ago by the late Mayor Fred Wescott. The plan involves 16 house lots at the Route 302-Methodist Road corner. Alexander […]
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Family and community mourn Cumberland girl’s death from crash injuries
Raelynn Bell, 9, was declared legally dead early Tuesday, 2 days after her family’s SUV was hit from behind on their way home from a theater where they saw ‘The Lion King.’
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Gorham nomination papers available Friday
Three seats on the council and two on the School Committee are up for grabs.
Posted inAmerican Journal, Uncategorized
Metro bus involved in Gorham accident
GORHAM – A Metro bus operated by the Greater Portland Transit District became stuck after making a wrong turn July 24, blocking part of Brackett Road between McLellan Road and Saco Street. “The driver missed his turn and tried to correct the error by turning around in another location nearby, causing traffic issues. We apologize […]
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Gorham council to decide fate of porcine pet
A zoning amendment recommended by the Planning Board would allow Wilbur to stay in Little Falls.
Posted inAmerican Journal, Lakes Region Weekly
Wooden Bat Baseball: Bonny Eagle tops Gorham, Ryan dominant on the mound
Scot Mason Ryan hashed a baker’s dozen strikeouts for a 3-1 win.