WESTBROOK – Michael Thurston, a Westbrook man who was on the run from Portland and Westbrook police since Thursday morning, died Friday from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. According to a press release from Westbrook police, Thurston, 49, was found at approximately 7:22 a.m. Friday morning in a wooded area off of Route 302 in Westbrook. […]

The Standish Summer Spectacular Committee announced last week that it has selected Elmer Alley as the grand marshal for this year’s Standish Summer Spectacular Parade. Alley was one of a number of qualified nominees for this honor, making it a challenging selection process for the committee, said event organizer Diana Mains Allen. “However, Elmer’s longstanding […]

WESTBROOK – At points along their difficult journeys to graduation, both Allison Labrecque and Hannah Jordan had doubts they’d make it to the finish line, as did many others. But the once-troubled teens have turned their lives around. “Sometimes it’s hard, it’s really hard,” said Jordan, 16, a former Long Creek Youth Development Center detainee. […]

WESTBROOK – At points along their difficult journeys to graduation, both Allison Labrecque and Hannah Jordan had doubts they’d make it to the finish line, as did many others. But the once-troubled teens have turned their lives around. “Sometimes it’s hard, it’s really hard,” said Jordan, 16, a former Long Creek Youth Development Center detainee. […]

GORHAM – Gorham voters on Tuesday, June 11, will decide whether the town will construct a $6.3 million public safety headquarters in Little Falls. In a separate referendum, voters also are asked if they favor a nearly $33 million school spending plan that hikes the Gorham taxpayers share by $1.3 million. Meanwhile, the Gorham Town […]

GORHAM – Gorham voters on Tuesday, June 11, will decide whether the town will construct a $6.3 million public safety headquarters in Little Falls. In a separate referendum, voters also are asked if they favor a nearly $33 million school spending plan that hikes the Gorham taxpayers share by $1.3 million. Meanwhile, the Gorham Town […]

GORHAM – Michael Sullivan Jr., 17, who graduates magna cum laude from Gorham High School on Sunday, has a passion for the environment. At Gorham High School, Sullivan achieved recognition as a scholar, musician, athlete and student leader. The son of Michael and Anatoli Sullivan, he is among 203 Gorham seniors receiving diplomas in commence […]

WESTBROOK – The Westbrook Historical Society announced the winners for its second annual history essay contest at the Westbrook Together Days on Saturday. The first-prize award of $50 and a year’s membership to the society went to Beth Paulsen-Olmsted of Westbrook for her entry, “A Farm History,” the story of the life of the Paulsen […]

WESTBROOK – Lingering concerns about the Maine Department of Transportation’s plan to rebuild the Bridge Street bridge were aired Tuesday at a meeting called by Planning Board to unveil plans for a spruced-up downtown streetscape. Traffic congestion, designs for entering and exiting the parking lot behind the Frog and Turtle and the safety of pedestrians […]

WESTBROOK – Lingering concerns about the Maine Department of Transportation’s plan to rebuild the Bridge Street bridge were aired Tuesday at a meeting called by Planning Board to unveil plans for a spruced-up downtown streetscape. Traffic congestion, designs for entering and exiting the parking lot behind the Frog and Turtle and the safety of pedestrians […]