John Cushing, 47, of Saco, is running for the District 7 Senate seat because he wants his values to be represented in Augusta. Those values include self-reliance and self-sufficiency and massive curtailment of state spending. “Those in Augusta have been way too liberal with their spending. In the past 10 years the state budget has […]

John Cushing, 47, of Saco, is running for the District 7 Senate seat because he wants his values to be represented in Augusta. Those values include self-reliance and self-sufficiency and massive curtailment of state spending. “Those in Augusta have been way too liberal with their spending. In the past 10 years the state budget has […]

The Westbrook American reported on Oct. 23, 1963, that the Rev. and Mrs. Harrison W. Dubbs had returned to their Church Street home in Gorham after visiting relatives near Allentown, Pa. Mr. and Mrs. Phillip Cousens of Groveville left on a trip to Vermont, where they planned to visit friends.

Westbrook Police arrested a man wanted for several area burglaries Friday. Daniel Murphy, 27, of Brackett Street, had been eluding Westbrook Police, as well as other police departments. Westbrook Police found him at around 9:30 a.m. Friday, hiding in the basement of a Saco Street home. Murphy was arrested on warrants from the Portland Police […]

Concert canceled We were very disappointed not to hear the Watoto Children’s Choir from Uganda, East Africa, at the Prides Corner Congregational Church, Westbrook, on Oct 10, as announced. We even had an invitation, with a note advising us to be there early to get a good seat. We drove there early, but found the […]

The Westbrook City Council unanimously approved amendments to the contract zone for Stroudwater Place Monday. Among the new requirements are: • At least 22 percent of the total land area within the contract zone must be landscaping. • No lighting permitted on architectural features above 75 feet in height. • No motor vehicle access allowed […]

After four years as the host of a political talk show on the radio, Kevin Crocker said it’s time for him “put my money where my mouth is.” “You can only complain so long before you have to do something,” said Crocker, who has only recently left the radio show. He said he would like […]

After four years as the host of a political talk show on the radio, Kevin Crocker said it’s time for him “put my money where my mouth is.” “You can only complain so long before you have to do something,” said Crocker, who has only recently left the radio show. He said he would like […]

Michael Phinney is no stranger to the Gorham Town Council as he is seeking his fifth term because he simply enjoys serving on the council and being a part of shaping Gorham’s future. “I enjoy looking at the different elements of the town and seeing the different businesses and feeling that I had a part […]

In my younger days I protested when a cause or situation seemed wrong to me. I didn’t participate in sit-ins or burn my bra, but vocally you couldn’t shut me up. Everyone knew I stood for equal rights without question and believed America couldn’t be the godfather of the world. I even refused to use […]