A minimum wage increase that Democratic leaders have been trying to get passed in the Legislature since January is on its way to final passage. The bill made it out of the House Tuesday with a 73-70 vote in favor and no debate. That was after an amendment was stripped off on Monday that would […]

The Westbrook American reported in its issue of Wednesday, April 18, 1956, that James A. Robinson had passed away at 64 at his home on Wood Road. Robinson moved to Gorham in 1946. He was elected a selectman in 1953 and appointed chairman in 1954.

(Gorham grave stone) – Tabitha (Longfellow) Lewis was born under British rule on Oct. 9, 1774, six months before the American Revolution began with the “shot heard the world” on April 19, 1775, in Lexington, Mass. She married Lothrop Lewis on Jan. 20, 1794, and they lived in West Gorham. She died at 32 on […]

(Gorham grave stone) – Tabitha (Longfellow) Lewis was born under British rule on Oct. 9, 1774, six months before the American Revolution began with the “shot heard the world” on April 19, 1775, in Lexington, Mass. She married Lothrop Lewis on Jan. 20, 1794, and they lived in West Gorham. She died at 32 on […]

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Incumbent Buxton Selectman Cliff Emery is being challenged for his seat by Peter Burns. Emery, chairman of the five-member Board of Selectman, took out his nomination papers on March 22, the first day they became available, but hadn’t returned them as of noon Tuesday. Burns, chairman of the town’s Budget Committee, took out his papers […]

Full Court Press honored Charles Norman, chairman of the Board of Supervisors for Cumberland County Soil and Water Conservation District, recently announced that Full Court Press has been chosen to receive its Outstanding Business Partner award. Full Court Press, a full service graphic design and printing company, will receive their award today, April 19, at […]

A three-car accident backed up traffic on the turnpike just south of Westbrook just before 1 p.m. on April 17. The accident occurred in the northbound lanes at mile 47 just before the exit to Westbrook Arterial. The Maine State Police and several fire rescue vehicles responded to the scene. Of the three drivers, state […]

Westbrook activist George Rodrigues has chosen not to pursue a protection order against School Committee member Tim Crellin. Rodrigues filed the order almost two weeks ago, and both parties were scheduled to appear in District Court in Portland on Friday April 14. Rodrigues said he chose not to continue with the action against Crellin because […]

Westbrook activist George Rodrigues has chosen not to pursue a protection order against School Committee member Tim Crellin. Rodrigues filed the order almost two weeks ago, and both parties were scheduled to appear in District Court in Portland on Friday April 14. Rodrigues said he chose not to continue with the action against Crellin because […]