A proposal to close the Maine Energy Recovery Co. incinerator in downtown Biddeford and send the waste to a landfill in Old Town has died in the state Legislature, leaving the future of a transfer station planned for Westbrook unclear. On Tuesday, the Maine Senate decided to kill a bill aimed to facilitate the closure […]

A proposal to close the Maine Energy Recovery Co. incinerator in downtown Biddeford and send the waste to a landfill in Old Town has died in the state Legislature, leaving the future of a transfer station planned for Westbrook unclear. On Tuesday, the Maine Senate decided to kill a bill aimed to facilitate the closure […]

Even with the elimination of the school resource officer from Westbrook Middle School, it appears that there will be an increased police presence in Westbrook’s schools next year. And the best part? The new plan won’t add a dime to the school budget. At the Westbrook School Committee meeting on Wednesday night, held after the […]

WESTBROOK – The Westbrook Planning Board has set a public hearing regarding proposed limitations on fireworks sales in the city, The meeting, which will be held on Tuesday, April 17, at 7 p.m., in Room 114 of Westbrook High School, will allow the public to comment on proposed standards that will limit the sale of […]

WESTBROOK – Things were flowing smoothly on Monday morning as crews began work to replace water lines by the Cumberland Street bridge. The Portland Water District is replacing the aging pipes and putting in new ones leading to the Sappi Fine Paper mill. According to the water district’s Dave Bernard, who was on site inspecting […]

GORHAM – Investigators are at the scene of another arson in Gorham, this time at 54 Dingley Spring Road at a house under construction. According to the Maine Department of Public Safety, the fire was called in at 8:40 p.m. and there is minimal damage. The fire started at the backside of the building. Fire […]

GORHAM – Investigators from the State Fire Marshal’s Office had yet to determine Monday afternoon the cause of a late afternoon fire on Easter that destroyed a two-car garage at the home at 215 Buck St. in Gorham. However, Gorham Fire Chief Robert Lefebvre said, “We’re listing it as suspicious. It’s still under investigation.” The […]

WESTBROOK – Underground utility work will begin on Friday, April 6, at 8 p.m. on the Cumberland Street Bridge in Westbrook. Long delays are expected through the area. There will be lane closures at night and traffic shifts during the daytime hours, so drivers should consider traveling the mandatory truck detour route beginning and ending […]

GORHAM – A co-chairman of the Gorham Marketplace said this week Saturday’s 15th annual event was a big success for businesses. “It was another huge success this year, creating an electric, spring-like atmosphere at the USM Gorham-campus Costello Sports Complex,” said Jeff Pike, secretary of Gorham Business Exchange, which sponsors the event. “Businesses, restaurants and […]