The National Arbor Day foundation is giving 10 flowering trees free to every person who joins the organization during January 2006 as part of the foundation’s Trees for America campaign. Members will receive two white flowering dogwoods, two flowering crabapples, two Washington hawthorns, two American redbuds, and two kousa dogwoods. The trees will be shipped […]

Chicky’s is starting off 2006 with a new stage and a new act from Boston, the Scissormen. Playing what they call “butt rockin’ juke blues”, this guitar and drum duo have gotten great reviews in the Boston Globe and the Washington Post. The Scissormen will be performing at Chicky’s Fine Diner on 3 Bridge Street […]

This building was located at 872-874 Main Street. Built in the 1840’s by Dana Brigham, the building was referred to as the Brigham Block and Brigham Hall. The top floor of this building was used for Catholic Masses from 1873 until 1879 when St. Hyacinth Church was built on Brown Street. This photo shows the […]

The Westbrook American reported in its issue of Jan. 11, 1956, that Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Morse of Little Falls were vacationing in Florida.

Crabtree discusses Katrina On Jan. 4, Allen Crabtree of Sebago spoke to the Westbrook Historical Society on his experiences with the Red Cross in Louisiana after Hurricane Katrina. Donna Conley of the Society board of directors introduced Crabtree. Secretary Susan Norton gave her report, Ellie Saunders reported on recent donations, and Nancy Curran gave the […]

A proposal to convert Gorham’s School Street United Methodist Church into commercial and retail use has drawn favorable comments from the Planning Board. On behalf of Four Brothers, LLC, Michel Salvaggio outlined the plans for the church, which include a gourmet deli and a restaurant with a bar, to Gorham’s Planning Board Monday night. The […]

On Monday, I was honored to be elected president of the Westbrook City Council. As I told my fellow councilors that night, I will never be able to fill Jim Violette’s big shoes, but I will do my best. I also touched on Jim Violette’s last remarks regarding respect. Smart, hard-working people often disagree. During […]

In his inaugural address Monday night, Mayor Bruce Chuluda touted the city’s efforts to bring new businesses to the city and tax relief to citizens in the last two years and announced plans to seek a use for the junior high school building. Chuluda, the new City Council, the School Committee and the city clerk […]

According to The National Institute on Aging, less than one-third of Americans over 55 are physically active. But those who have adopted a regular exercise program are living longer and enjoying their years to the fullest. In fact, regardless of their age or state of health, older adults can significantly slow the deterioration of both […]

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration has cited a Gorham roofing company after an employee fell from a roof in November. Anthony Lemire, OSHA area director, said Tuesday that OSHA issued three citations for violations for a total penalty of $3,450 to Topless Roofing and Siding Company on Dec. 12. “All three were serious violations,” […]