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American Journal News

Published
June 3, 2020

Gorham defies state, declares all businesses open

Acting against state guidelines, the Town Council passes a non-binding resolution declaring all businesses in town essential.
Published
June 3, 2020

Wave of support keeps pool at park in Westbrook

Lifeguards, swimmers and residents speak out in support of keeping the Warren outdoor pool rather than replacing it with a splash pad.
Published
June 3, 2020

City Council gives preliminary approval to $29.8M budget

The $40,8 million school budget was also approved for the validation vote July 14.
Published
June 1, 2020

Salmon Falls Bridge to be redesigned to deter jumping

The bridge between Buxton and Hollis has long been popular with youth who leap from it into the Saco River, but a planned upgrade should put a stop to that risky pastime and make it safer for all, the state says.
Published
June 1, 2020

USM archive showcases community signs of support

An online exhibit has images of hundreds of local signs thanking front line workers, honoring graduates and teachers and showing support during the COVID-19 pandemic

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Published
May 27, 2020

City eases way for restaurants to reopen outside

Westbrook restaurants, allowed to reopen next week, can apply to the city to serve diners in parking lots and on sidewalks.
Published
May 27, 2020

Gorham fire chief to leave post after 36 years

Robert Lefevbre will retire in July.
Published
May 27, 2020

Five COVID-19 deaths reported at Springbrook in Westbrook

The skilled nursing center in Westbrook reports 37 positive tests among residents and 18 among employees.
Published
May 26, 2020

State hires Gorham company to produce half a million face shields

Flowfold, partnering with L.L. Bean, plans to double production of the protection gear for health workers caring for COVID-19 patients.
Published
May 26, 2020

Abbott Laboratories plans expansion into Westbrook to boost production of virus test kits

The company, which now produces test kits in Scarborough, plans to employ as many as 470 workers at a second facility in the neighboring city.