No. 1 Westbrook football looking to reach school’s first title game
The Blue Blazes will have to beat B South blueblood Kennebunk, which is gunning for its third straight championship game appearance.
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Westbrook breaks ground on workforce housing project
Gov. Janet Mills was on hand for the ceremony Wednesday, Nov. 12.
Another showdown of top 2 teams in Varsity Maine football poll on tap
Thornton Academy will play in its third No. 1-versus-No. 2 matchup, and second against Bonny Eagle.
Cold doesn’t halt Westbrook Veterans Day ceremony
The city honored its veterans in an outdoor ceremony.
Where to buy Maine-made sweet treats for the holidays
Let Maine’s best bakers and confectioners take some stress out of the season for you.
Gorham Notes: Gorham Sand & Gravel donating Thanksgiving fare
Gorham Sand & Gravel is donating 10 fresh turkeys and 10 hams this year to families in need. Each family is limited to one turkey or ham. Recipients must be able to pick up in Buxton between 7 a.m. and 2 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 26. To sign up, or for more details, call the…
Westbrook Notes: Blue Blazes football team advances to Class B South title game
The Westbrook High School football team will clash with Kennebunk in the Class B South championship game on Friday, Nov. 14. The game is scheduled for 6 p.m. at Olmstead Field in Westbrook, 125 Stroudwater St. The Portland Press Herald reported that Gio Staples scrambled for 5 yards in the final 30 seconds as the…
We Love Fairs: Craft and Christmas fairs in Buxton, Gorham, Westbrook and more
Redeemer Lutheran Church Christmas fair – Saturday, Nov. 15, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Redeemer Lutheran Church, 410 Main St., Gorham. Homemade crafts and food. St. Anne’s Christmas craft fair – Saturday, Nov. 15, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., St. Anne’s Church, 299 Main St., Gorham. Grandma’s attic, baked goods, knits, crafts, children’s games, jewelry,…
We Love to Eat: Community meals offered in Gorham, Portland and Westbrook
Westbrook free Thanksgiving meal – Saturday, Nov. 15, 4:30 to 6 p.m., FBC Westbrook, 733 Main St., Westbrook. Traditional meal with desserts. Children’s menu available. Free weekly community meal – Wednesday, Nov. 19, 5 to 6 p.m., Westbrook Community Center, 426 Bridge St., Westbrook. A hot meal plus salad, fruit, dessert and beverage is provided…
Westbrook City Council election decided by 7 votes is headed for a recount
Elizabeth Eisele McLellan requested the recount after the initial tally had her narrowly losing to Gary Rairdon in the race for an at-large council seat.
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Meet a Peaks Island artist and his ‘Wicked’ work Copy
Douglas Smith illustrated the original ‘Wicked’ novel in 1995 and has done new art for a special edition timed to the release of the movie ‘Wicked: For Good.’
Meet a Peaks Island artist and his ‘Wicked’ work
Douglas Smith illustrated the original ‘Wicked’ novel in 1995 and has done new art for a special edition timed to the release of the movie ‘Wicked: For Good.’
Historical photos show Maine’s Thanksgiving generosity
Mainers have been helping each other with food donations in tough times for decades.
Obituary: Peter Osborne Willauer
FALMOUTH – Peter Osborne Willauer, known as “POW” to many, loving husband of Carol Nugent Willauer, passed away peacefully on Nov. …
Familiar No. 1 in final Varsity Maine boys soccer poll of 2025
Scarborough ends season as the unanimous No. 1 team.
Final Varsity Maine girls soccer poll features a firm No. 1, finally
Bangor emerges from recent three-way tie as sole No. 1 team in last rankings of 2025.
Phillips, Siegel to lead Gorham Town Council
Suzanne Phillips and Seven Siegel have been reinstated as chair and vice chair, respectively.
Falmouth undertakes bank stabilization project on Old Mill Road
The town is funding the design of the project because the road is used to access a pump station.
Peer into the creative process with a tour of Falmouth artists’ studios
The Falmouth Open Studio Tour will run on Nov. 15 and feature 8 local artists in their home studios.
Historical photos show Maine’s love for soccer
The sport has been popular in Maine for decades.
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