A new space will re-establish an arts presence in downtown Westbrook, and broaden the approach by offering art classes, poetry, painting parties and music. Continuum for Creativity, formed by artist Mary Brooking, will open its doors this Saturday, March 14, and fills a void in the Westbrook arts community that was created when the city’s […]

Firefighters from several communities responded mid-morning Monday to a two-alarm chimney fire at a home on South Street (Route 114) in Gorham, closing down both travel lanes. Deputy Gorham Fire Chief Jim Poitras said the fire at 136 South St. was under control in about 30 minutes and that there were there no injuries. Poitras […]

Shuffled around for two years, a seniors’ group next month returns to a renovated former Gorham school, but the Town Council Tuesday did not grant the group dedicated space. The Lakes Region Senior Center had called the old Little Falls School on Acorn Street its home until September 2013 when the town closed the building […]

At some point, most pet owners wonder what their animal would say to them if they could speak. But there are ways to find out. On Friday, March 6, local psychics and animal communicators Kathleen Stone and Sara Moore will headline a fundraiser for the Animal Refuge League of Greater Portland where they’ll do just […]

Surviving the first episode last week, Dan Foley of Gorham returned on March 4 as a contestant on “Survivor” in its second week of a new series on CBS. Foley, a postal technician at the Scarborough plant, is a member of the reality show’s blue collar Escameca Tribe that is competing against the white collar […]

The legendary Al Hawkes’ ‘Song of Westbrook’ is proclaimed the community’s official song. When Al Hawkes, the 84-year-old country and bluegrass music legend, received a call from Westbrook City Hall last weekend, asking for his presence at Monday’s City Council meeting, he didn’t know what to expect. “I was definitely surprised,” he said Tuesday, after […]

The legendary Al Hawkes’ ‘Song of Westbrook’ is proclaimed the community’s official song. When Al Hawkes, the 84-year-old country and bluegrass music legend, received a call from Westbrook City Hall last weekend, asking for his presence at Monday’s City Council meeting, he didn’t know what to expect. “I was definitely surprised,” he said Tuesday, after […]

Baseball talks continue A dispute in Gorham about organizing youth ballgames appears to be moving closer to a settlement this week. At issue are roles the Gorham Recreation Department and Gorham Youth Baseball and Softball Association, a volunteers’ group, would play in organizing this season’s games for Cal Ripken Baseball and Babe Ruth Softball. A […]

Westbrook’s Got Talent auditions Sunday A talent show at the Westbrook Performing Arts Center will benefit the Westbrook High School class of 2015 and Project Graduation. Called “Westbrook’s Got Talent,” auditions will be hosted Sunday, March 8 at the WPAC from 9 a.m.-3 p.m, and are open to contestants 11 and up. The show will […]

March 7, 1990 The Westbrook Planning Board voted 3-2 last week against allowing gas stations in Business General zones. Its recommendation goes to the City Council, which asked for the board’s opinion. The council suggested the change after turning down Ralph Leo’s request for a change from Business General to Business Highway zoning for his […]