The Westbrook American reported on March 18, 1964, women from Gorham attending the Boston flower show included Mrs. Audway Treworgy, Mrs. Elmer Dodge, Mrs. Henry Kiefer and Mrs. Wilfred Charron. Harvey Grant, son of Mr. and Roy Grant of Bar Mills, left for duty with the Air Force in Texas. Before leaving, he was honored […]

The Freaky Bean coffee company will serve its last cup of coffee Thursday after owners close the final two stores in Scarborough and South Portland. Small paper signs greeted customers at the Broadway location in South Portland and the Route 1 location in Scarborough, Wednesday, informing them that the stores were closing for good on […]

Citizens of Westbrook, say, “Not a Done Deal.” With such a short notice to the citizens of Westbrook and beyond, we are outraged by the board’s decision to close Warren Memorial Library. According to Caren Michel, library board treasurer, it is stated that the funds would be depleted in four years. And Bruce Saunders, board […]

Citizens of Westbrook, say, “Not a Done Deal.” With such a short notice to the citizens of Westbrook and beyond, we are outraged by the board’s decision to close Warren Memorial Library. According to Caren Michel, library board treasurer, it is stated that the funds would be depleted in four years. And Bruce Saunders, board […]

As Pike Industries prepares to face the Zoning Board in its continued fight for the right to expand operations on its Spring Street quarry, the company has ramped up its efforts to make its case to the community. Pike has hired Savvy Inc., a Portland public relations firm, and taken out an advertisement in which […]

Baked haddock dinner – Friday, March 20, 5-6:30 p.m., St. Anne’s Catholic Church, 299 Main St., Gorham. Haddock, baked potatoes, peas, coffee and dessert. Lent meal (choice of haddock dinner or pizza). $7, $3. Baked haddock supper – Friday, March 20, 4-7 p.m., St. Andre Church Hall, Biddeford. Haddock, mashed potatoes, rice pilaf, cole slaw, […]

Gorham students in Sousa fest Four eighth-grade students from Gorham Middle School have been accepted to participate in the John Philip Sousa National Honor Bands for the New England region next month in Massachusetts. Kim Mathieu, instrumental band director at Gorham Middle School, said the four are Shea Ahearn, Arthur Lockman, Justin Reyes and Michael […]

A member of the Westbrook Fire Department who was demoted as a result of allegations of sexual harassment from two female firefighters will fight the disciplinary action in front of a state board Tuesday. Donald Trafford, who was demoted from lieutenant to firefighter in December, filed a union grievance with the city after receiving disciplinary […]

Hebert Principal’s Award honoree A senior at Westbrook High School, Olivia Hebert, has been selected to receive the 2009 Principal’s Award, Principal Mark Gousse said recently. “Throughout her experience at Westbrook High School, Olivia has distinguished herself in the classroom, on the playing field and as an exemplary leader in our school and community. She […]

Hebert Principal’s Award honoree A senior at Westbrook High School, Olivia Hebert, has been selected to receive the 2009 Principal’s Award, Principal Mark Gousse said recently. “Throughout her experience at Westbrook High School, Olivia has distinguished herself in the classroom, on the playing field and as an exemplary leader in our school and community. She […]