GORHAM – With its state revenue sharing funds hanging precariously, Gorham councilors Tuesday passed a $12.1 million municipal budget, while also ordering the town clerk’s office closed one day a week and cutting their own paychecks. Hinging on pending state budget action in Augusta, the town’s budget could be back on the council’s table when […]

With an estimate of nearly $1 million in a surplus account, the Westbrook School Committee is looking at spending some $850,000 on school improvements. Initial estimates, according to Jim Violette, school board chairman, show there is a $954,000 surplus in the 2012-2013 budget, but until the books are officially closed on June 30, the end […]

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. – New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski underwent back surgery Tuesday, his fourth operation this year. This surgery was performed by Dr. Robert Watkins and was successful, said Drew Rosenhaus, Gronkowski’s agent. On May 20, Gronkowski had the most recent operation on the left forearm he broke Nov. 18 while blocking for […]

If the Spurs can dethrone the Heat with a win on Tuesday night, they’ll improve to 5-0 in the NBA finals.

One proposal aims to prevent insurance companies from charging higher rates in some rural areas.

On the sidelines and over dinner, it’s expected that the discussions will broaden to include the election results in Iran and data protection, following revelations about a U.S. counterterror surveillance program.

Frank E. Reilly heads up The Friends of Lincoln Park, who want to restore Portland’s first park.

A rumored deal with the Clippers involving Celtics Coach Doc Rivers has hit a roadblock, insiders say.

Most hygienists support the measure that would allow them to provide additional services.

Cheverus has another close game with Massabesic, this time winning 8-7 for the state championship.