BUXTON – A longtime Buxton incumbent is not seeking re-election for selectman, while two candidates are seeking voter support for the three-year term in the municipal election to be held on Tuesday, June 12. After years of public service, Peter Burns, 66, chairman of the Board of Selectmen, is bowing out to spend more time […]

BUXTON – A longtime Buxton incumbent is not seeking re-election for selectman, while two candidates are seeking voter support for the three-year term in the municipal election to be held on Tuesday, June 12. After years of public service, Peter Burns, 66, chairman of the Board of Selectmen, is bowing out to spend more time […]

GORHAM – The Gorham Planning Board on Monday again tabled a controversial request by Travis Caruso to reduce the size of a lot at 53 Phinney St., owned by C & C Family in Fort Hill Estates, from 4.6 acres to 1.4 acres. Legal issues surrounding the item were previously discussed by planners on May […]

Westbrook High School class of 20012 honor students are: Valedictorian Mikala E. Varela Daughter of Juan and Lisa Varela of Westbrook. Honors: National Honor Society (Public Relations-12); University of Rochester Bausch & Lomb Award; Phi Beta Kappa Award; Class Treasurer (10); Maine State Jazz Festival-1st Place in Multiple Jazz Band Division. Academic awards in Spanish, […]

STANDISH – The words “bravery,” “hero,” and “courage” were spoken as Standish residents gathered for the annual Memorial Day ceremony at Standish Municipal Complex on Monday. “It would be a sad day if Memorial Day was only about barbecues and picnics and not what it really means,” said the Rev. Gary Wilkins of Standish Baptist […]

STANDISH – The words “bravery,” “hero,” and “courage” were spoken as Standish residents gathered for the annual Memorial Day ceremony at Standish Municipal Complex on Monday. “It would be a sad day if Memorial Day was only about barbecues and picnics and not what it really means,” said the Rev. Gary Wilkins of Standish Baptist […]

BALD PEAK – Loon Echo Land Trust needs volunteers to help with a National Trails Day effort to improve Bald Peak Trail on its Pleasant Mountain Preserve. Volunteers can be part of the 20th Annual National Trails Day on June 2 and help Loon Echo prepare the Bald Peak Trail for the busy summer hiking […]

WESTBROOK – The first two years of Miranda Trask’s career at Westbrook High School were not memorable ones. The 18-year-old senior said that she had no motivation to succeed in class and wandered far from a path that would lead to graduation. Fortunately for her, she discovered the school’s music department. Her success there led […]

WESTBROOK – The first two years of Miranda Trask’s career at Westbrook High School were not memorable ones. The 18-year-old senior said that she had no motivation to succeed in class and wandered far from a path that would lead to graduation. Fortunately for her, she discovered the school’s music department. Her success there led […]

WESTBROOK – The first two years of Miranda Trask’s career at Westbrook High School were not memorable ones. The 18-year-old senior said that she had no motivation to succeed in class and wandered far from a path that would lead to graduation. Fortunately for her, she discovered the school’s music department. Her success there led […]