American Journal

The American Journal is a weekly publication that provides news and updates focused on the Maine communities of Westbrook, Gorham, and Buxton.

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Barbara Bush Foundation for Family Literacy event raises $125,000

2 days ago | pressherald.com | Amy Paradysz

Former first lady Barbara Bush believed that so many of our nation’s struggles, including poverty, disease and crime, could be solved through developing a more literate America. That’s why, as first lady, she founded the Barbara Bush Foundation for Family Literacy in 1986. A three-day celebration of what would have been her 100th birthday, eight years after her death, included the Foundation’s Maine Celebration of Literacy June 10 at Vinegar Hill Music Theatre in Arundel.
Cooper Flagg taken first overall in NBA draft by Dallas Mavericks

3 days ago | pressherald.com | Bill Stewart

Cooper Flagg poses on the red carpet prior to the NBA draft at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn in New York City on Wednesday. (Derek Davis/Staff Photographer) BROOKLYN — With the basketball world watching, Newport native Cooper Flagg walked across the Barclays Center stage as the first pick in the 2025 NBA draft. It was the culmination of what’s been expected for months.
Red Sox pitcher Crawford needs season-ending wrist surgery

3 days ago | pressherald.com | Bob Aube

ANAHEIM, Calif. — Kutter Crawford had an off-field “accident” that requires season-ending surgery on his right throwing wrist, Red Sox manager Alex Cora said on Wednesday, adding that the 29-year-old wasn’t doing anything “irresponsible.”“It hasn’t been a great year for him,” Cora said.
Lewiston’s Ryker Paradis named Gatorade track athlete of year

3 days ago | pressherald.com | Bob Aube

Ryker Paradis of Lewiston was honored Wednesday as Gatorade Maine boys track athlete of the year after a season in which he won the shot put and finished third in the discus at the New England high school championships. Paradis, a senior, won both of those events at the Class A state meet and placed third in the javelin. He ranked 33rd in the nation this spring in the shot put with a best of 63 feet, 10 inches.
Did the Maine Legislature legalize psychedelic mushrooms? | Fact brief

3 days ago | pressherald.com | J. Craig Anderson

No.The Maine Legislature recently considered — but ultimately backed away from — a move to partly decriminalize mushrooms containing the psychedelic compound psilocybin, often called magic mushrooms. The bill, LD 1034, sponsored by Rep. Grayson Lookner, D-Portland, would have decriminalized the possession of 1 ounce or less of psilocybin for people 21 or older. Decriminalization removes criminal penalties but doesn’t make a substance legal to possess or sell.
South Portland City Council selects Mahoney field for new police station station

3 days ago | pressherald.com | Bailey Arnold-Fuchs

South Portland City Council chose the field adjacent to the former Mahoney Middle School as the location for a new police station. (Ben McCanna/Staff Photographer) A new police station will be part of South Portland’s civic hub. In a unanimous vote last week, the City Council selected the Mahoney School property as the location for the new police station, consistent with the city’s ad hoc Facilities Committee’s recommendation.
Cape Elizabeth community ice rink is one step closer to permanent cover

3 days ago | pressherald.com | Bailey Arnold-Fuchs

The Cape Community Arena Group recently purchased its own chiller and began the town permitting process for a permanent structure. (Brianna Soukup/Staff Photographer) The Cape Community Arena is one step closer to transforming into a covered open-air arena. Earlier this month, the Town Council gave the Cape Community Arena Group the go-ahead to pursue permits, a first step in a lengthy process.
I took a break from cooking for my family, so I made myself a sandwich

3 days ago | pressherald.com | Joe Yonan

Smoked Tofu, Apple and Gouda Sandwich. Tom McCorkle/For The Washington Post A few weeks ago, I complained about the reception I got from my family when I went to the trouble to make arancini, the classic Italian stuffed and fried rice balls. To recap (cue the TV-style voice-over: “Previously on Weeknight Vegetarian …”), I found their reaction lacking, and I mused about how it led me to realize I needed to have more dinner parties, where friends would surely appreciate the effort.
Celtics continue salary purge by trading Porzingis

4 days ago | pressherald.com | Bob Aube

Kristaps Porzingis is being traded by the Boston Celtics to the Atlanta Hawks, and part of what will be a three-team deal gives the Brooklyn Nets another selection in Wednesday’s first round of the NBA draft, according to a person with knowledge of the agreement. Porzingis is going to the Hawks, while Georges Niang and a second-round pick will be acquired by Boston.
Sea Dogs hold off Rumble Ponies

4 days ago | pressherald.com | Bob Aube

Marvin Alcantara was 2 for 4 with a two-run double, and three pitchers combined on a four-hitter for the Portland Sea Dogs in a 4-3 Eastern League win Tuesday night against the Binghamton Rumble Ponies in Binghamton, New York. Starting pitcher Hayden Mullins didn’t allow a hit until Ryan Clifford homered with two outs in the fourth inning. Binghamton cut Portland’s lead to 4-3 with two runs in the fifth, but Noah Song pitched two scoreless innings and Yovanny Cruz got the final three outs.