I am writing today to support Suzanne Joyce for Ward 5 city councilor. Suzanne has proven her commitment to the city over the last few years. She has committed herself to the educational system by continuing as PTO vice president and fundraising chair, as well as continuing on the Westbrook Chamber of Commerce. She has […]

This photo was taken on Carpenter Street during the Urban Renewal project. The partially demolished buildings are the rear of the former Day’s Jewelry Store and Marshall Studio on the left and the former Hood’s Drug Store to the right. Buildings in the distance are on Main Street and were, from left to right, McLellan’s […]

This photo was taken on Carpenter Street during the Urban Renewal project. The partially demolished buildings are the rear of the former Day’s Jewelry Store and Marshall Studio on the left and the former Hood’s Drug Store to the right. Buildings in the distance are on Main Street and were, from left to right, McLellan’s […]

This photo was taken on Carpenter Street during the Urban Renewal project. The partially demolished buildings are the rear of the former Day’s Jewelry Store and Marshall Studio on the left and the former Hood’s Drug Store to the right. Buildings in the distance are on Main Street and were, from left to right, McLellan’s […]

Lorette Giroux, left, and Lucille Hartwell, residents of the Inn at Village Square in Gorham, dressed up as cats for a senior citizen Halloween party held at the Rochambeau Club in Biddeford Friday. Staff photo by Kate Irish Collins

Lorette Giroux, left, and Lucille Hartwell, residents of the Inn at Village Square in Gorham, dressed up as cats for a senior citizen Halloween party held at the Rochambeau Club in Biddeford Friday. Staff photo by Kate Irish Collins

Michael J. Phinney, 38, is seeking his fourth three-year term on the Gorham Town Council. A native of Gorham, Phinney previously served six years on the town’s Planning Board. He twice served as chairman of the Town Council and chaired the Planning Board three times. “I have a lot of experience in town politics,” he […]

Janet Williams, 49, is running for Gorham’s School Committee as a write-in. She spearheaded a community yard sale to benefit Hurricane Katrina victims and ran out of time to take out nomination papers to get on the ballot. “I believe everyone is called to serve in some way. It’s my responsibility to offer what I […]

Janet Williams, 49, is running for Gorham’s School Committee as a write-in. She spearheaded a community yard sale to benefit Hurricane Katrina victims and ran out of time to take out nomination papers to get on the ballot. “I believe everyone is called to serve in some way. It’s my responsibility to offer what I […]

The Little Paws Animal Shelter in Buxton could be forced to close after it received a foreclosure letter from a bank last week. Eva Allen, the shelter’s director, said she needs to raise $270,000 within two to four months to halt the foreclosure after falling behind on payments. An anonymous donor, who had been helping […]