162/162a The photo on the left shows a view of Main Street looking west from in front of Don’s Bakery (Don Cipriano) at 877 Main. The vacant lot on the left was the site of the old Star Theatre, which had recently been demolished. The building next to it was the old Odd Fellows Building, […]

162/162a The photo on the left shows a view of Main Street looking west from in front of Don’s Bakery (Don Cipriano) at 877 Main. The vacant lot on the left was the site of the old Star Theatre, which had recently been demolished. The building next to it was the old Odd Fellows Building, […]

CHRISTMAS LIGHTS 4 in XMAS PICS FOLDER The home of Ray and Maryann Benner, 111 Austin St. in Westbrook, was all aglow last week, just before nature piled snow over many of the decorations Sunday. Photo courtesy of Mike Sanphy Before the snow

CHRISTMAS LIGHTS 4 in XMAS PICS FOLDER The home of Ray and Maryann Benner, 111 Austin St. in Westbrook, was all aglow last week, just before nature piled snow over many of the decorations Sunday. Photo courtesy of Mike Sanphy Before the snow

Legislative assignments Three members from Gorham last week received their legislative committee assignments in the 124th Legislature. Sen. Phil Bartlett, D-Cumberland County, has been named Senate chairman of the Joint Rules Committee. Rep. Linda Sanborn, R-Gorham, will serve on the Health and Human Services Committee. Rep. Jane Knapp, R-Gorham, is a member of the Natural […]

Jill Ball, store manager at Bella Donna, a boutique and spa at 16 Mechanic St. in Gorham, said shoppers are spending now that oil and gas prices are down. A lot of people were buying local when the gas prices were up, “which was nice for us,” Ball said. Ball said Bella Donna has featured […]

A lieutenant in the Westbrook Fire Department has been demoted and five other members of the department, including the deputy chief, are being suspended for up to two months, in the wake of an investigation into charges of sexual harassment. In total, seven firefighters are being punished for inappropriate actions and language in the workplace […]

Taking care of its own Through the Toy Box program, Buxton residents and businesses donated food, clothes and gifts for 74 families with 153 children. “They all got new jackets, hats, mittens and snow pants,” said Mia Dodge, Toy Box creator and organizer for 14 years. Families also received bedding and board games, Dodge said. […]

A CLOSER LOOK Here’s how the geothermal system works at Gorham Middle School. Water mixed with antifreeze is pumped through a series of connected 1 1/2-inch pipes in 116 holes bored 425 feet in the earth under a school athletic field. Paul Roney, facilities manager for Gorham schools, said the system has 15 miles of […]

The Legislature has been busy and for those who may be renewing their driver’s license, or obtaining a state identification card, there are a couple of new laws that have changed the requirement. These rules apply to new licenses and renewals and also apply to state-issued identification. If you are applying for a driver’s license, […]