At last Monday’s coffee shop seminar, the well-known philosopher, Lucius Flatley of North Gorham, weighed in with an interesting proposition: “Cheap oil is bad,” he said, “Expensive oil is good.” While most of the morning coffee-shop thinkers took exception to such a far-out idea, he did manage to score a few points. He even went […]

A fire destroyed a Gorham man’s home this morning, despite the efforts of fire crews from Gorham, Standish and Buxton who fought the blaze. Crews responded to 3 Farrington Road, the home of Jim Appertier, 62, shortly before 9 a.m. Firefighters had the blaze under control by just after 10 a.m., but smoke still billowed […]

If Frenchtown residents don’t want to see a bar come back to their neighborhood, they didn’t let the state know at a public hearing Monday. A panel of representatives from the state’s Liquor Licensing and Compliance Division, as well as Assistant Attorney General Michelle Robert, traveled to the Westbrook Public Safety Building Monday to hear […]

Those who are having it difficult this year because of the high cost of living and prices going up and up; and may need some help at Christmas. The Salvation Army will be taking applications for Christmas Assistance on the following days. October 21st from 11:00 am to noon and 1:00 p m to 2:30 […]

For Portland native Bob Morrill, this year’s election was the right time for him “to get off the sidelines and into the game.” The Westbrook Republican is vying for the House District 125 seat. Morrill, 61, grew up in Portland and graduated from Deering High. He then enlisted in the Air Force and was later […]

We are indeed fortunate in Westbrook to have two state representatives working tirelessly in our behalf in Augusta. Rep. Ann Peoples has proven to be a consensus builder as a member of the Transportation Committee and a leader on the House floor. Her independent thinking and ‘can do’ attitude shakes things up in Augusta. Rep. […]

I am proud and honored to say that I am supporting Bob Morrill for Maine House representing the citizens of Westbrook. He understands the issues, he’s plugged in to the people, he knows what has to be done and he has an honest desire to make things better. He is sincere and conscientious in everything […]

I am proud and honored to say that I am supporting Bob Morrill for Maine House representing the citizens of Westbrook. He understands the issues, he’s plugged in to the people, he knows what has to be done and he has an honest desire to make things better. He is sincere and conscientious in everything […]

Westbrook residents can drop off fall yard debris – bagged leaves and brush – at the Public Services garage for the next two weeks, starting Monday. Public Services hours for dropoff are: Monday through Saturday from 7 a.m.-4 p.m., during the two-week pickup through Nov. 8. After the two-week program, hours will be Monday through […]

Not only does Adam Farrington have to split his time in his dual job as Westbrook’s parking enforcement and animal control officer, or PACO, during the fall, he also has to remember to feed his bird. According to Farrington, he’s one of about 20 Mainers who practice falconry – a sport in which trained birds […]