Police officer of the quarter Cpl. Aaron Webster has been named Westbrook Police Department’s Employee of the Quarter. “Among his accomplishments for the quarter, he was the lead investigator in a shooting case and he was able to identify the suspect, authored search and arrest warrants related to the case, and helped with the arrest […]
Robert Lowell
Staff Writer
Bob Lowell is Gorham resident and a community reporter for Westbrook, Gorham and Buxton.
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We Love to Eat: Community meals in Buxton, Gorham, Gray and Westbrook
Gray bean supper – Saturday, Aug. 2, 5 to 6 p.m., American Legion Auxiliary, 15 Lewiston Road, Gray. Two types of beans, chop suey, red hot dogs, coleslaw, a variety of casseroles, homemade biscuits and butter, punch and coffee. All-you-can-eat. $12, $6 children 5-11. Free weekly community meal – Wednesday, Aug. 6, 5 to 6 […]
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How Westbrook Housing landed the nation’s former federal HUD chief
Portland native John Concannon returns to his roots, taking the reins at Westbrook Housing after serving as director of Housing and Urban Development under three presidents.
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When a Gorham farmer floated a house down the Presumpscot River
Morse Willis used his imagination to move a house to the Little Falls area over 85 years ago.
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Gorham Notes: Nomination papers are available at the Municipal Center
Nominations available July 28 Town Clerk Laurie Nordfors said this week that nomination papers for town elected positions in November will become available on Monday, July 28, at her Municipal Center office at 75 South St. Town Council seats available are those of Phil Gagnon, Rob Lavoie, and Seven Siegel. School Committee seats up for […]
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Westbrook Notes: Canal School playground features United States map
Rotary paints U.S. map at Canal School Canal School students in Grades K-4 will find a new addition to their playground when school resumes after summer vacation. A map of the United States has been painted on the pavement. The Westbrook-Gorham Rotary Club contributed the artistic work. The map was produced to inspire “learning and […]
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We Love to Eat: Community meals offered in Buxton, Gray and Westbrook
Buxton haddock buffet supper – Saturday, July 26, 5 p.m., Living Waters Church, 197 Parker Farm Road, Buxton. $10 suggested donation, $5 children, $20 family. Takeout available. Free weekly community meal – Wednesday, July 30, 5 to 6 p.m., Westbrook Community Center, 426 Bridge St., Westbrook. A hot meal plus salad, fruit, dessert and beverage […]
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Morse plans mayoral reelection run in Westbrook
Election races already taking shape.
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Gorham turnpike connector plans dormant, but not dead
The town will await the results of a pending Maine Department of Transportation study on solutions to traffic as developments rise.
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Westbrook Notes: Watch for ‘Westbrook Strong’ runners on the road
Drivers take heed Saturday Westbrook Police Department has issued a traffic advisory on Saturday morning, July 19, for the 12th annual Westbrook Strong 5K road race. Traffic disruptions include: Captain Hartley Drive will be closed from 7:55 a.m. to the end of the race, approximately 9:30 a.m. Main Street, between Riverbank Park and Haskell Street, […]