Westbrook joins Scarborough in withdrawing support for Gorham turnpike connector. A legislative bill would reverse approval for MTA to build the connector.
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Falmouth historian writes tale of mill town youth
The novel tells the story of two childhoods in the fictional Maine town of “Sutton” in the first half of the 20th century.
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Former Westbrook city councilor remembered as ‘dedicated, hard worker’
Paul LeConte, a former councilor and at one point a mayoral candidate, died at age 90 March 1.
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Gorham Notes: March 13
School nominations Nomination papers are available in the Town Clerk’s Office to fill the remainder of the term left when Stewart McCallister resigned earlier this year. The three-year term expires in November. Any registered Gorham voter interested in running for the position must submit nomination papers with no less than 35 or more than 50 […]
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Buxton Notes: March 13
Buxton, SAD 6 nominations Town of Buxton candidate nomination papers are now available from the office of Town Clerk John Myers for several elected municipal positions. Municipal papers must be filed by 4:30 p.m. April 11 at Town Hall, 185 Portland Road. Candidates with SAD 6 (Bonny Eagle) nomination papers for a Buxton seat, available […]
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Westbrook Notes: March 13
Maine Farmland Trust visits D.C. Westbrook native Brendon Wormell recently spoke in Washington, D.C., with members of Maine’s Congressional delegation and their staffs about agricultural concerns facing state farmers. Wormell, owner of Wormell Farms in Cumberland, accompanied members of Maine Farmland Trust and other other groups in a trip to the Capitol. He conveyed concerns […]
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Gorham educator named Maine Middle School Art Teacher of the Year
Gorham’s art teacher Hannah West was chosen as Maine Middle School Art Teacher of the Year.
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Westbrook Notes: March 6
Grange goodies for Police Department Highland Lake Grange recently provided Westbrook Police Department with 50 survival kits filled with goodies. Grange President Dave Gowen delivered them to Capt. Steve Goldberg. “These kits were filled with some nice treats for officers. The Highland Lake Grange has been incredibly supportive of the Police Department over the past […]
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Gorham Notes: March 6
Cemetery volunteers Gorham is seeking citizen volunteers for the town’s Cemetery Advisory Committee. Applications will be accepted until March 27. “The committee has been created for the purpose of encouraging citizen involvement in maintaining, documenting and preserving Gorham’s local public cemeteries,” the town wrote in an announcement online. The committee will consist of seven members […]
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Lakes Region Sportsman: Enough ice in March is great for winter cusk fishing
Well, we asked for it and we got it! Finally, a winter where Jordan Bay froze enough to support ice fishing. While ice-angling never lasts as long as we want it, I managed a few trips out to the hardwater and now I look forward to the winter ritual of cusk fishing. Last year at […]