The Town of Buxton is where Hannaford Bros. Co. has proposed a “..retail shopping center (quoted from Planning Board agenda).” Some residents may desire this type of commercial development in our town, mostly for convenience. Convenience is super in today’s bustling world, however there is undoubtedly a real cost for it. The first question I […]

The Westbrook Fire Department’s new tool for teaching kids about fire safety originally came with its own name, “Patches and Pumper.” But Westbrook firefighters decided to rename the robotic dog and fire truck. “We’re affectionately calling it Sparky Marky,” said Deputy Chief Thaddeus Soltys. The robot is a remote-controlled device used by fire departments to […]

Patenaude, Lebeda engaged Dena Marie Patenaude and John Joseph Lebeda are delighted to announce their engagement. Patenaude graduated from Husson College and is employed by the Maine Department of Labor. Lebeda is a self-employed home builder. They currently reside in Westbrook and plan a wedding in August this year. Museum passes at Walker Library The […]

The first Women’s Health Expo is slated for Saturday, May 20, on the campus of Goodall Hospital. Along with more than 140 vendors in a 15,000-square-foot tent, there will be lectures and demonstrations throughout the day, free breakfast, lunch and more. The lectures, all free of charge, are first-come, first served, so participants should arrive […]

When the two Congin School fifth-grade classes entered the interactive learning room at the Gulf of Maine Research Institute in Portland, the first thing Mikaela Carey and her schoolmates saw was a cylindrical fish tank with a school of small, silvery fish swimming around. This was the only low-tech thing they saw over the next […]

When the two Congin School fifth-grade classes entered the interactive learning room at the Gulf of Maine Research Institute in Portland, the first thing Mikaela Carey and her schoolmates saw was a cylindrical fish tank with a school of small, silvery fish swimming around. This was the only low-tech thing they saw over the next […]

Westbrook’s Mission Possible Teen Center hopes to raise at least $10,000 and have a good time doing it at a benefit dance this Friday. The teen center will be holding its annual benefit dinner dance on May 12 from 6 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. at Verillo’s on 155 Riverside St. in Portland. Mission Possible Executive […]

“Ripple” a collaborative art exhibit, is showing at the Gorham Grind at 18 South Street in Gorham through the end of May. The is the first showing of work for artists Amber Russo of Portland and painter Heather Day of North Yarmouth. Russo’s photos and Day’s paintings are on display. Staff photo by Christy McKinnon […]

A former Gorham tax clerk, who was fired by the town last month, has been indicted on charges of theft and aggravated forgery. Laura Anderson of Arundel was indicted on the charges by a Cumberland County grand jury on Friday. Cumberland County Assistant District Attorney Julia Sheridan confirmed Anderson has been charged and said she […]

Gorham wants to get its historic town clock ticking again but changing times might effect its future location. For nearly a century and a half, the historic clock announced the time to villagers from its perch in the tower of the First Parish Congregational Church at the corner of School and Church streets. But Father […]