The Westbrook police arrested a 38-year-old man and charged him with receiving stolen property after he led officers on a high-speed chase. Police Chief Paul McCarthy said Robert Payzant, address unavailable, was arrested Oct. 30 after leading police on a chase at speeds approaching 95 mph that began in Westbrook at about 1:20 a.m. and […]

Police have arrested a Duckpond Road man in connection with a string of residential burglaries after he was discovered leaving a Spring Street home by a resident. Police Chief Paul McCarthy said Blake Carver, 18, was arrested in connection with a series of seven burglaries that occurred between May and October. McCarthy said Carver admitted […]

Voters reelected Michael Phinney and Jane Willett to their seats on the Gorham Town Council Tuesday. “I’m very happy and thankful to the people who voted for me,” Phinney said. “I’ll continue to work hard to do the best job I can for the people of the town.” It marks the fourth three-year term for […]

Voters reelected Michael Phinney and Jane Willett to their seats on the Gorham Town Council Tuesday. “I’m very happy and thankful to the people who voted for me,” Phinney said. “I’ll continue to work hard to do the best job I can for the people of the town.” It marks the fourth three-year term for […]

In an effort to help the committee studying solutions for parking problems downtown, the city will be holding an all-day presentation to gather ideas from residents. Billed as a community fair, the event will run from 11:30 a.m. until 8:30 p.m. on Nov. 14 at the Westbrook-Warren Congregational Church on Main Street. Residents, property owners, […]

On Oct. 20, Mayor Bruce Chuluda (second from right) joined City Planner Brooks More (right) and a group of residents from the Westbrook Housing Authority for a ceremony commemorating the installation of a crossing signal on Main Street. More said the signal was paid for with $5,000 from Tim Horton’s and $4,500 from the Westbrook […]

The Westbrook American reported in its issue of Wednesday, Nov. 9, 1955, that Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Carswell had celebrated their 52nd wedding anniversary on Nov. 4.

Police said a 59-year old Buxton man died after losing control of a tractor trailer at 8:34 a.m. on Thursday, Nov. 3, on the River Road (Route 112) in Buxton. Buxton Police Officer Kimberly L. Emery, who was the first to arrive, said Jonathan D. Jewett of 333 River Road was pronounced dead at the […]

Westbrook citizens voted, 2,989 to 2,417, against overturning a state law enacted to protect gays and lesbians from discrimination. Results from Gorham and Buxton, as well as the statewide results, were not available as the American Journal went to press. Question 1 asked whether voters wanted to reject a Maine law signed by Gov. John […]

Seniors meal – Wednesday, Nov. 9, noon, St. Anne’s Catholic Church, 299 Main St., Gorham. Home-cooked meal. Donation, $3.50. Church luncheon – Thursday, Nov. 10, noon, Westbrook-Warren Congregational Church, 810 Main St., Westbrook. Ham. $3. Beans and casserole supper – Saturday, Nov. 12, 5-6:30 p.m., St. Anne’s Church, 299 Main St., Gorham. Beans, casseroles, coleslaw, […]