Flaming coals rained from the roof and smoke billowed from the barn, as Tricia Perkins tugged on a blind horse trapped by fire. Perkins brushed away hot embers that fell on her and on Nigel, a 14-year-old Appaloosa, frozen with fear. Confused and nearly blind, the horse had attempted to run into the fire. He […]

Seniors meal – Wednesday, Jan. 18, noon, St. Anne’s Catholic Church, 299 Main St., Gorham. Home cooked meal. Donation $3.50. Church luncheon – Thursday, Jan. 19, noon, Westbrook-Warren Congregational Church, 810 Main St., Westbrook, Shepherd’s pie, $3. Roast beef supper – Saturday, Jan. 21, 5 and 6 p.m., Sebago Lake Congregational Church, 410 Northeast Road […]

Police are hunting for a man who made off with OxyContin in an armed robbery at the Rite Aid pharmacy at the intersection of routes 112 and 22 in Buxton. Buxton Police Officer Kimberly L. Emery said that the robber entered the pharmacy at 3 p.m. Wednesday and he showed a note asking for OxyContin, […]

Police are hunting for a man who made off with OxyContin in an armed robbery at the Rite Aid pharmacy at the intersection of routes 112 and 22 in Buxton. Buxton Police Officer Kimberly L. Emery said that the robber entered the pharmacy at 3 p.m. Wednesday and he showed a note asking for OxyContin, […]

Money available to help low-income residents pay their heating bills this winter now exceeds last year’s total – thanks to a special $5 million appropriation by the Legislature – and more help is on the way from the president of Venezuela. To date, the federal government has given the state about $25.5 million in base […]

This Thursday, Jan. 19, at 8 p.m. will be the last opportunity for a while to catch Phil and Lyle Divinsky. They are a father and son soul and rhythm and blues duo. Lyle’s going back to school so come give him a big sendoff for this performance at Chicky’s Fine Diner, 3 Bridge St. […]

Oh the irony! If only the Saunders site remained zoned Industrial, or was designated business/office professional as recommended by the Ordinance Committee, Idexx may have the option to locate there! Instead the Forest Street neighborhood and surrounding areas still may be forced to live with a retail Supercenter and all that that has to offer. […]

Oh the irony! If only the Saunders site remained zoned Industrial, or was designated business/office professional as recommended by the Ordinance Committee, Idexx may have the option to locate there! Instead the Forest Street neighborhood and surrounding areas still may be forced to live with a retail Supercenter and all that that has to offer. […]

The Girl Scouts of the Kennebec Council are holding a series of meetings about upcoming Girl Scout activities. There will be an opportunity to learn about Girl Scout activities in your community as well as volunteering options available for adults. Whether you can commit to volunteering once a year or once a week, there’s a […]

The Girl Scouts of the Kennebec Council are holding a series of meetings about upcoming Girl Scout activities. There will be an opportunity to learn about Girl Scout activities in your community as well as volunteering options available for adults. Whether you can commit to volunteering once a year or once a week, there’s a […]