LaPierre art show winner Westbrook High School senior Lillian LaPierre took the first prize worth $100 in the recent Westbrook Woman’s Club annual art show at the Westbrook Community Center. The work of Westbrook High School students was showcased, and four cash prizes were awarded. All 21 participants received a certificate of appreciation from the […]
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From Augusta: A fork in the road for Gorham and Scarborough
What kind of future do we want for our communities? This is a question that I ask myself regularly as I represent my community in Augusta, and one that drove me to introduce a bill to reconnect the land set aside for the Gorham Connector with its original owners. Why did I introduce this bill? […]
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Gone from Westbrook news racks, American Journal lives on in influence
The last issue of the weekly paper, launched in 1968 by legendary newspaperman Harry Foote, was printed in March.
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Gorham councilor opposes turnpike connector; the issue is headed to Augusta
Gorham Town Council still officially supports the toll road connector. A state Transportation Committee public hearing discussing the future of the connector will take place at 1 p.m. Thursday, April 3, in Augusta and streamed online.
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Westbrook Notes: March 27
Westbrook gifted quilt The Presumpscot Quilters on March 20 presented a historic “Time Capsule” quilt depicting 14 structures, people and special items to Westbrook Historical Society. Jami Bouley founded the 35-member club that produced the 60-by-74-inch quilt. A large turnout, including Mayor David Morse and Assistant City Administrator Angela Holmes, attended the presentation and City […]
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We Love to Eat: March 27
Gorham haddock supper – Friday, March 28, 5-6:30 p.m., St. Anne’s Church, 299 Main St., Gorham. Sponsored by Knights of Columbus. Baked haddock, mashed potatoes, peas, coleslaw, rolls, drink and dessert. $14. Cheese pizza option, $6. Westbrook haddock dinner – Friday, March 28, 5-6 p.m., St. Hyacinth Church, 268 Brown St., Westbrook. Sponsored by Daughters of […]
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Westbrook Notes: March 20
Readers remember Councilor LeConte The American Journal has recently heard from readers following the paper’s story about the passing of former Westbrook City Councilor Paul LeConte. Patricia Larrabee of Cumberland wrote that she first met LeConte while she worked at Walker Memorial Library with his wife, Dianne, in 1971. “He was very sociable, hard working, […]
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We Love to Eat: March 20
Gorham haddock meal – Friday, March 21, 5-6:30 p.m., St. Anne’s Church, 299 Main St., Gorham. Sponsored by Knights of Columbus. Baked haddock, mashed potatoes, peas, coleslaw, rolls, drink and dessert. $14. Cheese pizza option, $6. Westbrook haddock dinner – Friday, March 21, 5-6 p.m., St. Hyacinth Church, 268 Brown Street, Westbrook. Sponsored by Daughters […]
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Turnpike connector fate is bad news for Gorham, councilor says
Westbrook joins Scarborough in withdrawing support for Gorham turnpike connector. A legislative bill would reverse approval for MTA to build the connector.