73 minute feature length documentary 10 a.m. – noon, Room 3 A story of Love, Liberation and Laughter. For ten years, Ann Murray Paige covered the news-but for the biggest story of her life she turned the camera on herself. When Murray Paige, a former local news reporter and anchor, is diagnosed with breast cancer […]

Military collection dedicated The Westbrook Historical Society’s military collection was the topic at the monthly meeting May 7, as more than 40 people were on hand to witness the unveiling and dedication of the Veteran’s Military Collection in honor of Philip LaViolet. LaViolet has dedicated his life to preserving the history of Westbrook’s military veterans. […]

No fireworks. No chicken barbecue. No Gorham Summer Festival this year. After 12 years, the annual fair is history, a demise organizers blame on a lack of volunteers, sagging attendance and the downturn in the economy. “It’s lived its life,” Gorham Recreation Director Cindy Hazelton said Tuesday. The festival has been staged on the lawn […]

Democratic candidates for Maine’s 1st Congressional District will debate Saturday at 6:30 p.m., at the Buxton Town Hall. Confirmed for the debate, sponsored by the Buxton Democratic Committee, are Adam Cote, Mark Lawrence, Stephen Meister, Chellie Pingree and Ethan Strimling. The evening will begin with an informal, half-hour “Meet the Candidates” session, during which voters […]

The cost of trash bags is going up for the first time since the inception of the town’s curbside trash pickup program six years ago. The Gorham Town Council raised the cost of a 15-gallon bag from $1 to $1.25 and a 30-gallon bag from $2 to $2.50. The measure passed, 5-2, with Chairman Burleigh […]

In case you are interested, Kelley Swan is a Westbrook resident and graduate of Westbrook High School. David ————– Original Message ————– Subject: USM Service Learning Students win prestigious public service award for their work on a new Center for Grieving Children video. From: paul@cgcmaine.org Date: Fri, May 2, 2008 1:00 pm To: “media outlet” […]

In case you are interested, Kelley Swan is a Westbrook resident and graduate of Westbrook High School. David ————– Original Message ————– Subject: USM Service Learning Students win prestigious public service award for their work on a new Center for Grieving Children video. From: paul@cgcmaine.org Date: Fri, May 2, 2008 1:00 pm To: “media outlet” […]

City cleans up Saturday Westbrook churches are planning a community litter cleanup 8:45 a.m.-noon on Saturday, rain or shine, at Riverbank Park. The cleanup is part of Join Hands Day, a national day of volunteering. This is the second annual cleanup in Westbrook. Last year, more than 100 people participated. Groups participating in the cleanup […]

City cleans up Saturday Westbrook churches are planning a community litter cleanup 8:45 a.m.-noon on Saturday, rain or shine, at Riverbank Park. The cleanup is part of Join Hands Day, a national day of volunteering. This is the second annual cleanup in Westbrook. Last year, more than 100 people participated. Groups participating in the cleanup […]

The Westbrook Planning Board will undertake a more focused approach to vetting the details of Maine’s largest retail, recreation and entertainment center proposed for Stroudwater Street. After a meeting Tuesday, where Planning Board members were at a loss for how to proceed with the project, the board decided to start meeting weekly to go over […]