A Gorham police officer was reprimanded last summer following an investigation of domestic violence, a letter released by the town revealed on Tuesday. Officer Mark Sanborn was identified as the officer in a letter on Aug. 25 from then-Gorham Police Chief Ronald Shepard. Sanborn had been placed on administrative leave and was reprimanded following an […]

Organizers of Gorham Marketplace hope it ushers in spring this weekend by breaking up the lingering cold. “Let’s hope the Gorham Business Exchange Marketplace event will bring in some warm weather,” Megan LaBrie, exchange executive director, said this week. “We are anxiously waiting for it.” This year’s 18th annual Marketplace is set for 10 a.m.-3 […]

Historical essays due May 1 The Westbrook Historical Society is sponsoring its annual essay contest to record history of the city’s people, places and events through memories of individuals and illustrations. Entry categories are for adults and students. First prize in each level is $50 and a one-year membership in the society, with second place […]

At the funeral for former Westbrook Mayor Bruce L. Chuluda, friends and family recall his impact on the city. At his funeral last week, former Westbrook Mayor Bruce L. Chuluda was remembered for his service to Westbrook and his commitment to family. The funeral, held March 20 at the Westbrook-Warren Congregational Church, was highlighted by […]

A Biddeford man has filed a notice of claim against the city of Westbrook in response to an altercation with city police Sgt. John Desjardins last week. Michael Waxman, the attorney for Brian McMahon, confirmed Wednesday that he had sent the notice to Westbrook on Tuesday. The notice says Desjardins pushed McMahon through a glass […]

A Biddeford man has filed a notice of claim against the city of Westbrook in response to an altercation with city police Sgt. John Desjardins last week. Michael Waxman, the attorney for Brian McMahon, confirmed Wednesday that he had sent the notice to Westbrook on Tuesday. The notice says Desjardins pushed McMahon through a glass […]

A house fire about 1 p.m. on Wednesday in Westbrook closed a section of Brown Street from Bridge Street to St. Anthony’s Church. Firefighters from Westbrook and Gorham responded to the incident at 269 Brown St. But no smoke was immediately visible. A resident outside the home said he smelled a little smoke and that […]

The Don’s Lunch van has been sold to Westbrook resident Craig Bernier, who plans to restore the vehicle and reopen the business in the city. The 1978 GMC van used for the past 14 years by Don’s Lunch had only been on the market since Friday, when owners Bill and Nancy Bombard listed it for […]

The Don’s Lunch van has been sold to Westbrook resident Craig Bernier, who plans to restore the vehicle and reopen the business in the city. The 1978 GMC van used for the past 14 years by Don’s Lunch had only been on the market since Friday, when owners Bill and Nancy Bombard listed it for […]