WESTBROOK — The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has issued the final approval of an agreement between Sappi, the city and several local, state and federal groups to remove the hydropower dam and install fish passages at Saccarappa Falls. Michael Shaughnessy, president of the Friends of the Presumpscot River, said FERC agreement on April 18 was […]

WESTBROOK — H.A. Mapes has halted work to redevelop the former Holly’s Super Gas site at 380 Main St. into a neighborhood convenience store and self-service gas station. “We can’t predict the future, but right now it is on hold,” said City Administrator Jerre Bryant. H.A. Mapes, a family-owned gasoline and diesel distributor in Springvale, purchased the […]

WESTBROOK — City Council Vice President Anna Turcotte heads to Armenia next month to dedicate a forest she helped plant in tribute to those lost in the ethnic cleansing of Armenians in Azerbaijan. The Memorial Forest in Talin, a joint venture between Turcotte and the Armenia Tree project, is being planted in memory of the upcoming 30th […]

This historic Gorham mansion, once a college fraternity house, is the new home of Courage House.   At the historic McLellan mansion on School Street in Gorham, Rob Korobkin, left, and Sean Crothers, will help former prisoners transition into society. Starting in June, Rob Korobkin, left, and Sean Crothers will work with up to 15 […]

WESTBROOK — Physicians are trying to find new offices and thousands of patients are looking for new doctors as Maine Centers for Healthcare prepares to shut down next month. Dr. Owen Pickus, who owns the practice and the building, is retiring and closing the operation as of June 1. The 29,000-square medical office building at […]

WESTBROOK — Democrats in Ward 5 have nominated Larry McWilliams to fill the remainder of Lynda Adams’ term on the City Council. McWilliams was the only name brought forth at the April 14 caucus and the nomination will now be passed on to city councilors for their approval. The group is expected to take up the nomination, […]

GORHAM — The School Committee last week approved a $41 million spending plan, up more than $2 million, or 5.31%, from the current year’s $38.9 million. The school budget as passed would increase the town’s tax rate 79 cents per thousand dollars of assessed valuation on property. It means taxes on a home valued at […]

WESTBROOK — The School Committee finalized a budget last week with a level of reductions that made one member vote against it and others worry about what it would mean for students and school staff. School Committee member Veronica Bates said she couldn’t “in good conscience vote” for the revised $40.5 million budget because the […]