The Westbrook American reported on Wednesday, Feb. 15, 1956, that the Gorham Fire Department had nominated Wiley P. Chandler for fire chief and Paul Neal as assistant chief. The selectmen were to consider those nominations after the town meeting in March. In other news in that issue, Lizzie M. Brackett of Brackett Road had celebrated […]

Fans greet Rice at bank Retired Red Sox slugger Jim Rice signed autographs and talked baseball as TD Banknorth held its grand opening celebration on Wednesday at its Gorham branch on Main Street. “What a thrill it is to meet him,” said Jackie Francis of Gorham. “Holy moly.” The bank branch, which opened in November, […]

Seniors meal – Wednesday, Feb. 8, noon, St. Anne’s Catholic Church, 299 Main St., Gorham. Home cooked meal. Donation $3.50. Church luncheon – Thursday, Feb. 9, noon, Westbrook-Warren Congregational Church, 810 Main St., Westbrook, $3. Legion Auxiliary benefit dinner – Friday, Feb. 10, 5-6:30 p.m., American Legion Post 197, 300 Conant St., Westbrook. Lobster roll, […]

Seniors meal – Wednesday, Feb. 8, noon, St. Anne’s Catholic Church, 299 Main St., Gorham. Home cooked meal. Donation $3.50. Church luncheon – Thursday, Feb. 9, noon, Westbrook-Warren Congregational Church, 810 Main St., Westbrook, $3. Legion Auxiliary benefit dinner – Friday, Feb. 10, 5-6:30 p.m., American Legion Post 197, 300 Conant St., Westbrook. Lobster roll, […]

Defense attorneys argued this week three teenagers acted in self defense last July when they beat a Westbrook man, who later died after leaving the hospital against the advice of doctors. Attorneys for defendants Alexander Layug, 18, of Massachusetts Avenue, Portland; Nicholas Lavigne, 19, of Pierce Street, and Wade DePalma, 19, of Bridge Street attempted […]

Defense attorneys argued this week three teenagers acted in self defense last July when they beat a Westbrook man, who later died after leaving the hospital against the advice of doctors. Attorneys for defendants Alexander Layug, 18, of Massachusetts Avenue, Portland; Nicholas Lavigne, 19, of Pierce Street, and Wade DePalma, 19, of Bridge Street attempted […]

Magician thrills historical society Feb. 1, at their headquarters on the second floor of the Dunn Street Legion Hall, President Rob Smith opened the Westbrook Historical Society’s meeting. Ellie Saunders, a society director, reported on a new magazine, “Memories of Maine,” the latest edition has an article on Larry Brooks, famous singer and actor from […]

Magician thrills historical society Feb. 1, at their headquarters on the second floor of the Dunn Street Legion Hall, President Rob Smith opened the Westbrook Historical Society’s meeting. Ellie Saunders, a society director, reported on a new magazine, “Memories of Maine,” the latest edition has an article on Larry Brooks, famous singer and actor from […]

I was saddened to read in your recent obituary of the passing of Harry Sproul at age 93. As a 33-year retired veteran of the Westbrook Fire Department I would be amiss if I failed to say a kind word about Harry Sproul, the fireman’s friend. My first day on the job as a Westbrook […]

Grondin Properties is proposing a seven-lot industrial development on Mosher Road. Representatives for the company presented the plans to the Gorham Planning Board Monday night. Grondin Properties, LLC, is proposing the development on 56 acres owned by M.P. Rines Trust. The site is zoned industrial. “The Grondins are excited to bring new economic development to […]