This photo of a long gone mill off Fort Hill Road was built along the stream about where Gorham’s first settlers, Capt. John Phinney and his son, Edmund, landed their canoe in May of 1736. They paddled up the Presumpscot River and then into Little River. Photo courtesy of George Watson, Gorham Historical Society archivist. […]

The Southern Maine EMS Council will present its second annual Children’s Health and Safety Fair at the Portland Expo on Wednesday, May 17 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. “The program is part of our emergency medical services for children program”, said John Leighton, coordinator for Southern Maine EMS. “We present numerous health, safety and […]

This week, Mayor Bruce Chuluda and the administration finally released Westbrook’s proposed budget for next year. Unlike previous years, Chuluda’s proposed budget contains no major changes like a consolidation of departments or a pay-per-bag trash program. In fact, Chuluda said the budget looks to maintain programs and services while minimizing any increase in property taxes. […]

The early spring and the onset of warm weather has allowed the Public Services Department an opportunity to get an early start on spring street striping and crosswalk painting. The initial emphasis is being placed on crosswalks in critical areas where pedestrian safety is paramount. Crosswalks on William Clarke Drive, the downtown area and Stroudwater […]

Pingree in Air Force security duty Airman Jared E. Pingree has arrived at Kirtland Air Force Base in Albuquerque, N.M. Pingree is the son of Roger K. Pingree of Haines Meadow Road and Cheryl J. Pingree of Atkinson. A security forces apprentice, Pingree is assigned to the 377th Security Forces Squadron. He is a 2005 […]

The picture on the left shows the old Westbrook High School building that was built on Main Street in 1886. In 1913, a three-story annex was added to this building giving the school an additional nine classrooms. A gymnasium and additional classrooms were added to the structure in 1936 on the Foster Street side. When […]

The Westbrook Community Food Pantry is moving out of the Dana Warp Mill to the old St. Hyacinth School building on Brown Street. The city expects to have a final lease agreement with the Portland Diocese at the end of this week, according to City Administrator Jerre Bryant, and will be using a portion of […]

The photographers of the Bakery Photographic Collective have made their Westbrook debut in a show at Chicky’s Fine Diner on Bridge Street. It’s the first showing in Westbrook for the group of artists moving into the Dana Warp Mill. About 20 pieces are hanging on the walls of Chicky’s in a show slated to run […]

With nine openings available, only one candidate is seeking a seat this year to Buxton’s Budget Committee. The lone candidate, Larry Miller, who has lived in Buxton 32 years, took out nomination papers for a three-year term on the committee. Miller, who is retired, views serving as his civic duty. In recent years, there has […]

The following births occurred recently at Maine Medical Center: Meredith Louise McKeeman was born December 23, 2005 to Beth and Fred McKeeman of Westbrook. Grandparents are Judy and Steve Swicker of Portland and Sharon McKeeman of Westbrook. Great grandparents are Vi and Ray Johnson of Grafton, Mass. Samantha Marie Davis was born February 9, 2006 […]