For the third year in a row, Marian Sturtevant has dedicated the winter months to knitting hats for people who can’t afford to buy their own. Last year, from her home in Stroudwater Heights off Saco Street, she made 250. “My goal this year is 300,” she said. Each hat takes her about two hours […]

For the third year in a row, Marian Sturtevant has dedicated the winter months to knitting hats for people who can’t afford to buy their own. Last year, from her home in Stroudwater Heights off Saco Street, she made 250. “My goal this year is 300,” she said. Each hat takes her about two hours […]

A Gorham town councilor is working with a state senator to increase traffic fines as a way to reimburse communities that are enforcing the laws with local police departments. Sen. Phil Bartlett, D-Cumberland County, has submitted a bill on behalf of Councilor Shonn Moulton that would raise fines for traffic violations and divert the money […]

Westbrook jazz musicians received six awards at the Berklee College of Music Jazz Festival in Boston last month, and the groups reaped a few partial scholarships to the college’s summer program, too. A group of 106 students, parents and friends from Westbrook traveled to Boston the morning of Jan. 31. Three Westbrook groups involving 45 […]

(From: Sandie Rogers 892-9463) To the editor: The family of Kyle Daniel Rogers would like to thank the many families and friends who have shown their love during our recent tragedy. The many cards, flowers, donations and other expressions of support were overwhelming. We would like to express our sincere gratitude to Windham High School […]

(From: Sandie Rogers 892-9463) To the editor: The family of Kyle Daniel Rogers would like to thank the many families and friends who have shown their love during our recent tragedy. The many cards, flowers, donations and other expressions of support were overwhelming. We would like to express our sincere gratitude to Windham High School […]

It may have a toy as a primary component, but a Lego League Tournament is anything but child’s play. Not only do teams of 9- to 14-year-olds have to build an innovative and working remote-control robot capable of completing simple tasks on an 8-by-4-foot table, but they also must identify a widespread problem and come […]

It may have a toy as a primary component, but a Lego League Tournament is anything but child’s play. Not only do teams of 9- to 14-year-olds have to build an innovative and working remote-control robot capable of completing simple tasks on an 8-by-4-foot table, but they also must identify a widespread problem and come […]

It may have a toy as a primary component, but a Lego League Tournament is anything but child’s play. Not only do teams of 9- to 14-year-olds have to build an innovative and working remote-control robot capable of completing simple tasks on an 8-by-4-foot table, but they also must identify a widespread problem and come […]

170/170a The photo on the left, which shows Main Street looking east from Saco Street, was taken around 1900. The building on the right is the Westbrook Trolley Car Barn that was destroyed by fire on Dec. 31, 1905. The building was later rebuilt and continued serving as a car barn until the Portland Railroad […]