WESTBROOK – Westbrook’s website has been described as difficult to negotiate, text heavy and stale, and a full revision of the site aims to change that. “Our goal was to make this visually appealing, flexible, interactive and informative. We wanted it to be easy to use for the public,” said Bill Baker, assistant city administrator, […]

Duddy in Gorham concert Maine’s own country singer and entertainer, Jose Duddy, will be in concert from 6:30-8 p.m. on Tuesday, July 30, at the gazebo on the lawn at Gorham Municipal Center, 75 South St. The event is sponsored by the Gorham Recreation Department. Admission is free. Parking is along South Street or in […]

Luce lands People’s United Bank role People’s United Bank recently announced that Michelle Luce has taken on a new role as customer service manager at its Westbrook office. Luce will be responsible for overall management of customer experience and profitability, including direct supervision and development of the customer service staff and all operational aspects of […]

WESTBROOK – An exercise group in Westbrook is changing lives and making workouts fun by starting a so-called “planking war.” The group, Train Your Inner Athlete, meets five days a week in various locations in Westbrook. When the class is held in the Fred C. Wescott Community Center gym, the room is often packed, despite […]

WESTBROOK – Consumer fireworks are now officially banned in the city of Westbrook except for three days a year, when they can be used to ring in the New Year and celebrate the Fourth of July. The ordinance, which limits fireworks displays to July 4 and 5 from 9:30 p.m. until 12:30 a.m. the next […]

Sweet and savory combos on a pillowy Belgian waffle canvas? Oh yeah

A recent report makes clear Maine is slipping in efforts to comply with a court-ordered plan.

An elegant fighter and man, Griffith’s brilliant career was overshadowed by the fatal beating he gave Benny Paret in a 1962 title bout.

Travis Benjamin leads for 84 laps, including the last 46, to beat Joey Doiron in the Super Late Models.

The story of “La Boheme” is richly layered and detailed, and one to which any young artist working in Portland today could relate. The Giacomo Puccini opera, on stage this week at Merrill Auditorium courtesy of PORTopera, brings audiences into the daily lives of young artists struggling in the Latin Quarter of Paris. As only […]