The Augusta Civic Center holds a lot of memories for a lot of us. But it really needs an update, Heather D. Martin writes.
American Journal
News and information from and about the Maine towns of Westbrook, Gorham and Buxton.
Posted inAmerican Journal, Local & State
Star of David in Westbrook’s holiday light display removed following complaints
Members of the Arab American community were offended by the Jewish symbol in light of the Israel-Hamas war. The star has been replaced with a dreidel.
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Posted inAmerican Journal, Local & State, Maine Crime
Man accused of killing Westbrook couple also shot at their son, indictment says
A Cumberland County grand jury indicted Marcel LaGrange Jr., 24, on six charges, including two counts of murder and one count of aggravated attempted murder.
Posted inAmerican Journal, Coastal Journal, Lakes Region Weekly, Northern Forecaster, Southern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Gorham woman revels in retirement as time to reach her peak
Solo adventuring, on the Camino de Santiago and Mount Everest, gives Marieta Atienza, 68, a recently retired nurse, a new lease on life.
Posted inAmerican Journal, Business, Lakes Region Weekly, The Forecaster
Scarborough Planning Board gives green light to state’s first Costco
The Scarborough Planning Board approved site plan designs and various waivers that pave the way for the popular membership-only big box store to be built at The Downs.
Posted inAmerican Journal, Coastal Journal, Lakes Region Weekly, Local & State, Portland Forecaster, The Forecaster
Home births in Maine rise as patients seek control during pandemic
Home births in Maine jumped by 23% in 2020 according to CDC data, as patients avoided hospitals.
Posted inAmerican Journal, Lakes Region Weekly, Northern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Yarmouth Clam Festival to make a comeback next summer
After being canceled for the past two years because of the pandemic, organizers expect a full return of the popular fundraising event in July.
Posted inAmerican Journal, Coastal Journal, Lakes Region Weekly, Local & State, Nation & World, Northern Forecaster, Portland Forecaster, Southern Forecaster
Cancer screenings take hit from pandemic
Nationally, there was an 85% decrease in breast cancer screenings, 75% decline in colon cancer screenings, 74% decrease in prostate cancer screenings and 56% decrease in lung cancer screenings in April 2020 compared to the same time period in 2019.
Posted inAmerican Journal, Southern Forecaster
Abbott Labs layoffs hit immigrants where they live – and work
Abbott announced last week it laid off 400 people in the Westbrook and Scarborough testing facilities, and more than half of them are now seeking help with housing issues, including eviction.
Posted inAmerican Journal, Lakes Region Weekly, Local & State, Northern Forecaster
Maine Wildlife Park, visitors mourn death of Annie the moose
Visitors from across the country share their memories of 12-year-old Annie who died of natural causes last weekend.