This is a photo of the historic Babb’s Bridge, which was destroyed by arson on May 6, 1973. The present replica was dedicated on July 4, 1976, with Eben Marsh, then Gorham Town Manager and David Miller, who was Windham town manager, among featured speakers. The 66-foot bridge, which spans the Presumpscot River, links Hurricane […]

The Westbrook fire inspector remained on administrative leave this week as the city investigated why his name didn’t appear in the public arrest log last month. The arrest of Lt. Chuck Jarrett has also raised questions about how the police secure weapons in police cars. The city has hired Jensen, Baird, Gardner, and Henry to […]

Police are warning residents to beware of scams over the telephone after scammers attempted to get a Gorham woman to send money to claim fictitious lottery winnings. Donna Walters called police Thursday after being notified by telephone that she had won $2.5 million but would have to pay $399 by Western Union before getting a […]

The Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) sometimes called the Earned Income Credit (EIC), is a refundable federal income tax credit for low-income working individuals and families. Congress originally approved the tax credit legislation in 1975 in part to offset the burden of social security taxes and to provide an incentive to work. When the EITC […]

Fireman’s muster for community day Buxton Community Day would be held on Saturday, July 22, according to Chris Barstow, director of the Buxton Recreation Department. A fireman’s muster will be an added attraction this year and the starting time of the parade has been changed to noon from 10 a.m. This year’s community day will […]

Fireman’s muster for community day Buxton Community Day would be held on Saturday, July 22, according to Chris Barstow, director of the Buxton Recreation Department. A fireman’s muster will be an added attraction this year and the starting time of the parade has been changed to noon from 10 a.m. This year’s community day will […]

The Gorham school budget is set for a $1.9 million, or 7.4 percent, increase over the budget approved last year, according to Jim Hager, chairman of the Gorham School Committee, who added Tuesday that these were “preliminary figures.” Hager also expects the state’s subsidy to increase by $1.5 million, reducing the amount of money from […]

The original Mechanic Street Fire Station was built in 1890 to house the Valentine Hose Company, which was the first organized fire company in Westbrook. The Valentine Hose Company was named after Leander Valentine, who was the first mayor of Westbrook, and was serving as mayor when this station was built. Valentine Hose Company (Westbrook […]

Five generations for Mains family Florence and Ernest Mains Jr. of Cumberland Street said their great-great granddaughter, Rainah, will be a year old on April 5. Rainah represented the fifth generation in a recent family photo that included Florence Mains, her son, Robert Mains Sr.; Robert Mains, Jr.; a great-granddaughter, Jamie, holding Rainah. St. Pierre, […]

March 1981 Hannaford Brothers Co., which owns Martin’s Shop ‘N Save and other stores, has taken an option on the Gorham racetrack. Automobile safety seats for children will be explained in a meeting Saturday in the West Scarborough United Methodist church. In a letter to American Journal readers, the Windham Chamber of Commerce calls for […]