A Florida man was sentenced Aug. 17 to six and a half years in federal prison after pleading guilty to committing four armed robberies, including one at the Cornish Rite-Aid. Lee Wilson, 29, of Florida, and Michael Frisco, 35, of Standish, pled guilty to stealing over 27,000 milligrams of the narcotic OxyCodone from four pharmacies […]

They were there In last week’s column, the names of four members of the family of Phil and Nancy Curran were accidentally omitted. Those who also attended the couple’s 50th wedding anniversary celebration included their son, Andrew, and his wife, Janet (Edmonds) Curran of Westbrook; and grandchildren John Burnham, who was home from Loyola University […]

They were there In last week’s column, the names of four members of the family of Phil and Nancy Curran were accidentally omitted. Those who also attended the couple’s 50th wedding anniversary celebration included their son, Andrew, and his wife, Janet (Edmonds) Curran of Westbrook; and grandchildren John Burnham, who was home from Loyola University […]

August 1980 Washington will be the last to know how the American people solve the energy crisis, predicts Amory Lovins, internationally-known expert on energy. He predicts more insulation, more efficient electric motors, hybrid (diesel-electric) autos that get 100 miles to the gallon, and other improvements. Lovins spoke in Portland in favor of a “Yes” vote […]

August 1980 Washington will be the last to know how the American people solve the energy crisis, predicts Amory Lovins, internationally-known expert on energy. He predicts more insulation, more efficient electric motors, hybrid (diesel-electric) autos that get 100 miles to the gallon, and other improvements. Lovins spoke in Portland in favor of a “Yes” vote […]

June 30, 2005 Joseph P. Duchaine, 16, of Gorham paid by waiver a fine of $100 for possession of tobacco products by a minor in Gorham on May 13, 2005. Steven Milligan, 27, of Buxton paid by waiver a fine of $100 for failure to register vehicle in Gorham on May 12, 2005. July 1, […]

All too often, in our society, we find ourselves pointing blame, making accusations and finding fault. Not often enough do we recognize the good that people do. For the past couple of months, we’ve been fairly vocal, in the media, in regard to the lack of support we felt we were receiving from Westbrook City […]

As a group of 12-year-olds from Westbrook competed in the Little League World Series this week, businesses all over Westbrook showed their support for the team by spelling it out on their signs.

Acting State Economist Galen Rose of the Maine State Planning Office was the keynote speaker recently at a roundtable organized by the League to discuss the potential impact of BRAC and the economy overall. “Because all credit unions are local and members live and work in the communities that credit unions’ serve, the role of […]

Editor’s note: With the prospect of a Wal-Mart coming to Westbrook in doubt, Saunders Brothers President Josh Saunders sat down with the American Journal Friday to reflect on the history of his company, the Wal-Mart proposal, neighbor relations and what he believes the future might hold for his family’s property. How long has Saunders Brothers […]