Bulldozers are likely to begin construction of the Gorham Bypass within three to five years, according to Burleigh Loveitt, chairman of the Gorham Town Council. Loveitt’s comments came on Wednesday after hearing that President George W. Bush had signed the $286.4 billion federal transportation bill, which includes money earmarked by Congress for the Gorham Bypass. […]

The following births occurred recently at Mercy Hospital: Madilyn Sloan England was born June 27, 2005, to Tangina and Thomas England II of Westbrook. Grandparents are Merle and Janet Oak of Steep Falls, Linda England of South Portland and Karen Oak of Scarborough. Great Grandparents are Lena Sloan of Westbrook and Merle Oak Sr. of […]

The Cumberland County Extension Association (CCEA) is looking for a few interested people to serve on the executive committee. Cumberland County Extension Association helps support the University of Maine Cooperative Extension educational programs in Cumberland County for the public in areas of 4-H and Youth Development, Agriculture and Horticulture, Natural Resources, Family Living, Food Safety […]

The Cumberland County Extension Association (CCEA) is looking for a few interested people to serve on the executive committee. Cumberland County Extension Association helps support the University of Maine Cooperative Extension educational programs in Cumberland County for the public in areas of 4-H and Youth Development, Agriculture and Horticulture, Natural Resources, Family Living, Food Safety […]

For the average American over 65, Social Security makes up nearly 40 percent of income. For about 20 percent, it’s their only income. The system has worked well for some 70 years now with few adjustments. But, these days, it’s on everyone’s radar. That’s because President Bush has put Social Security reform at the top […]

For the average American over 65, Social Security makes up nearly 40 percent of income. For about 20 percent, it’s their only income. The system has worked well for some 70 years now with few adjustments. But, these days, it’s on everyone’s radar. That’s because President Bush has put Social Security reform at the top […]

Westbrook Police Officer Dave Roubo, left, shakes hands with Police Chief Paul McCarthy at a party celebrating Roubo’s retirement from the police force on Friday. Roubo, an 18-year veteran of the Westbrook Police Department, has most recently served as school resource officer at Westbrook High School. Roubo will be teaching a public safety class at […]

PROP’s Family Friends Program seeks men and women, 55 years of age and older, interested in volunteering in an after school community arts program. Volunteers will be involved in activities that include the visual, performing and life skill arts, educational workshops, mentoring, and community service where youth learn new skills, make new relationships and have […]

PROP’s Family Friends Program seeks men and women, 55 years of age and older, interested in volunteering in an after school community arts program. Volunteers will be involved in activities that include the visual, performing and life skill arts, educational workshops, mentoring, and community service where youth learn new skills, make new relationships and have […]

The City Council voted Monday to cap the size of retail projects at 160,000 square feet, leaving the future of a proposed Wal-Mart in doubt. The council voted, 5-2, to approve the restrictions for the gateway zoning district as the Planning Board recommended them, with Council President Jim Violette and Councilor Suzanne Joyce casting the […]