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The American Journal is published weekly with news and information from and about the Maine towns of Westbrook, Gorham, and Buxton.
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Books/Authors April 25 Ed Judd author talk: “View from the Podium,” 6 p.m., Baxter Memorial Library, 71 South St., Gorham. baxterlibrary.org April 30 Margaret Jones author talk: “Walking Sacred Sites,” 6 p.m., New Gloucester Public Library, 379 Intervale Road. newgloucesterlibrary.org May 1 Matt Cost author talk: “Clay Wolfe/Port Essex” series, 6 p.m., Baxter Memorial Library ..read more
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‘Honor Flight’ info A representative of Honor Flight Maine, a group that provides veterans with free trips to and tours of Washington, D.C., will speak at the Wednesday, May 1, meeting of the American Legion Post 62 at 6:30 p.m. This was originally scheduled for April 3 and was postponed. There will be three presentations ..read more
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Knights 5K race The Knights of Columbus at Saint Anne’s Church have announced its second annual 5K race will take place at 9 a.m. May 18. The race starts and ends at the church at 299 Main St. The organization aims to raise $4,000 to go to local charities, scholarships, food pantries, Maine Special Olympics ..read more
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Making way for a home An old building on the banks of the Saco River on Depot Street in Bar Mills dating back to the 1870s was recently demolished to make way for a home. Buxton Code Enforcement Officer Patti McKenna said a single-family, two-story residence is planned for the property owned by Austin and ..read more
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Two-day book sale – Friday, May 3, 9 a.m.-6 p.m.; Saturday, May 4, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Shaw Gym, 75 South St., Gorham. Sponsored by Friends of Baxter Memorial Library. Event includes a train show by Maine3Railers. Plant sale and raffle – Saturday, May 4, 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Baxter Memorial Library, 71 South St., Gorham. Sponsored ..read more
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Haddock supper buffet – Saturday, April 27, 5 p.m., Living Waters Church, 197 Parker Farm Road, Buxton. $10 suggested donation, $5 children, $20 families. Takeout available. Casco pie supper – Saturday, April 27, 4:30-6 p.m., Casco Village Church, 941 Meadow Road, Casco. Pizza, chicken, pork, beef, spaghetti, shepherd’s and more pies. Salads and dessert. $12 ..read more
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The School Committee presented a $53.5 million spending plan, up $3.5 million. Councilors will vote on the budget May 14 ..read more
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The owners found an air conditioner pushed in and some cash stolen overnight last weekend ..read more
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The employee-owned company with a headquarters in Bridgton looks to add employees to both locations ..read more
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I find myself constantly worn down by the word “deport,” and I believe that everyone should feel the weight of its implications, particularly in a country that prides itself on diversity and inclusion. Each time I believe I’m settling into my life in this adopted land, this word surfaces, casting a shadow over my sense ..read more