Some say problems are expected when opening a new building, but others believe the issues that have arisen are indications that the school was opened too soon. Roof leaks and a complication with the fire alarm system are among the problems that have arisen since the opening of the new Westbrook Middle School last week. […]

The owner of a Gorham-based marine salvage company is headed to Haiti this weekend on his ship loaded with supplies to help more than 200 orphans stranded when the main building of an orphanage collapsed in an earthquake Jan. 12. “It’s worse than what you see on TV,” said Greg Brooks about the disaster in […]

WESTBROOK – It started with a seed. That’s how the second-graders in Pam Michaud’s class at Saccarappa School like to begin the story of their science project that into turned civics lesson. The group of students, who are in a looping class – meaning they’ve been together with the same teacher since first grade – […]

WESTBROOK – It started with a seed. That’s how the second-graders in Pam Michaud’s class at Saccarappa School like to begin the story of their science project that into turned civics lesson. The group of students, who are in a looping class – meaning they’ve been together with the same teacher since first grade – […]

In a plan that includes more athletic fields, Gorham is considering a new road that would cut through an existing football field. The idea has some football boosters worried. In a special meeting Tuesday, the Town Council voted 5-1 (Noah Miner opposed, Phil Csoros absent) to authorize development of bid specifications and to solicit bids […]

The new Westbrook Middle School will likely open for students on Wednesday, Jan. 20 – more than two weeks later than originally planned. The School Committee on Wednesday approved a plan proposed by Superintendent Reza Namin for a professional development day Tuesday, Jan. 19 for teachers to set up their classrooms, opening the way for […]

The new Westbrook Middle School will likely open for students on Wednesday, Jan. 20 – more than two weeks later than originally planned. The School Committee on Wednesday approved a plan proposed by Superintendent Reza Namin for a professional development day Tuesday, Jan. 19 for teachers to set up their classrooms, opening the way for […]

Westbrook Deputy Fire Chief Thaddeus Soltys and two other city employees were laid off Friday, Mayor Colleen Hilton confirmed late in the day. The action came several days earlier than Hilton had planned because on Wednesday, she accidentally sent an e-mail meant for Police Chief Bill Baker, City Administrator Jerre Bryant and Human Resources Director […]

WESTBROOK – When it became clear the new Westbrook Middle School wouldn’t be ready for students Monday, the decision about what to do with the kids coming back from winter break weighed heavily on the minds of school officials. But as they wandered back through the halls of Wescott Junior High School this week, the […]