BUXTON – Failing by a scant 28 votes, a Buxton referendum on charter changes that included hiring a town manager will face a recount. The measure lost, with 1,758 opposed and 1,730 in favor. “That’s real close,” Andy Townsend, chairman of the town’s Charter Commission, said Wednesday. He’s calling for a recount. “We owe it […]

GORHAM – In a crowded race for three seats on the Gorham Town Council, voters on Tuesday chose Matt Robinson, Phil Gagnon and John Pressey. Robinson, an incumbent, handily led the field of five with 3,898 votes, while Gagnon received strong support, tallying 3,125. Pressey narrowly edged Ron Smith by 18 votes, 2,407 to 2,389. […]

WESTBROOK – Westbrook firefighter Kathy Rogers officially retired on Monday, marking the end of a dark chapter for the Westbrook Fire Department. Meanwhile, the fire chief says they continue to make strides on a weekly basis to change the department’s culture and image. Rogers was one of two female firefighters who filed a lawsuit against […]

WESTBROOK – The Westbrook City Council on Monday unanimously approved a nude entertainment ordinance. One resident spoke at the meeting, saying he did not approve of having nude entertainment establishments in Westbrook. Thomas Hallett, an attorney representing Dreamers Cabaret, whose attempt to open in the city prompted the ordinance, was at the meeting but did […]

WESTBROOK – A woman recently knocked on Ellen Burrill’s door to tell her a story about her husband, Jimmy Burrill, who died Oct. 15. It was one of several stories Ellen Burrill hadn’t known until after her husband’s death. The Westbrook coach, the woman said, had bought sneakers for her son so he could play […]

James D. Libby, R Age: 49 Address: 88 Union Falls Road, Buxton Professional/political experience: 25 years in education, including the last nine at Thomas College; currently associate professor, business department chairman; 116th and 117th Maine Legislature (House) and 118th and 119th (Senate); several boards and commissions, including service on the Maine Labor Relations Board and […]

SOUTH PORTLAND – A new highway linking Gorham with the interstate system is one option included in a study by transportation officials meant to relieve traffic snarls in a corridor through Gorham, Scarborough, Westbrook and South Portland. Highway improvements would complement other plans, including extended public transportation and construction of high-density development areas in communities […]

SOUTH PORTLAND – A new highway linking Gorham with the interstate system is one option included in a study by transportation officials meant to relieve traffic snarls in a corridor through Gorham, Scarborough, Westbrook and South Portland. Highway improvements would complement other plans, including extended public transportation and construction of high-density development areas in communities […]

Joseph C. Brannigan, D Age: 79 Address: 168 Concord St., Portland Professional/political experience: Retired two years ago as executive director of Shalom House Inc after 34 years; licensed social worker. Served in the Maine Legislature in both the House and Senate for 26 years; chaired several legislative committees including Appropriations, Health and Human Services and […]

Joseph C. Brannigan, D Age: 79 Address: 168 Concord St., Portland Professional/political experience: Retired two years ago as executive director of Shalom House Inc after 34 years; licensed social worker. Served in the Maine Legislature in both the House and Senate for 26 years; chaired several legislative committees including Appropriations, Health and Human Services and […]