Waterstone Properties says the conference center will be modeled on a venue in Georgia that has a capacity of 8,000 people.
American Journal
News and information from and about the Maine towns of Westbrook, Gorham and Buxton.
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.
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.
Shelter takes pandemic approach to finding pets homes
The Animal Refuge League of Greater Portland is pairing pets and prospective owners through video conferencing, phone calls and private appointments.
Football: MPA approves reclassification for 2020 season
The changes include an increase from 10 to 26 teams in eight-man football, and just one division in Class D for this fall.
Man arrested after breaking into Buxton home, police say
The homeowner held the suspect at gunpoint while waiting for officers to arrive, authorities say.
Football: Lobster Bowl rosters announced
Three players each from Class A champ Bonny Eagle and Class B champ Marshwood highlight the West roster.
House a total loss in Buxton fire
Buxton Fire and Rescue reported they responded to the blaze on Long Plains Road just after midnight.
MPA changes course, allows coaches to speak with athletes
Maine high school coaches now can talk to players about workouts, but cannot recommend any team activities.
MPA: Spring teams cannot have any organized activities
While the season is delayed, coaches cannot have contact with Maine high school athletes. Even ‘captain’s practices’ will not be allowed.