The Westbrook police union has approved a new contract proposed by the city that would allow officers to retire earlier. In addition to lowering the retirement eligibility from 25 years to 20 years, the contract includes a change in the work schedule and an increase in how much officers pay for their health insurance. Both […]

The Westbrook police union has approved a new contract proposed by the city that would allow officers to retire earlier. In addition to lowering the retirement eligibility from 25 years to 20 years, the contract includes a change in the work schedule and an increase in how much officers pay for their health insurance. Both […]

CUTLINE ONLY Lally pics 008 Sean Lally pounds fists with his son Conor, 5, after being sworn in as a sergeant with the Westbrook Police Department Friday. Lally, 36, who has been with the department for 11 years joins his brother, Patrick, who was promoted to sergeant in 2007. Sean Lally had been working as […]

From the days when Vice President Cheney and his office warriors were inventing WMDs, through the revolving door of generals since that time, our Iraq strategy has been vague, varied – and in vain. It has morphed and re-morphed from Shock and Awe to Mission Accomplished, to Regime Change, past Spreading Democracy and on through […]

From the days when Vice President Cheney and his office warriors were inventing WMDs, through the revolving door of generals since that time, our Iraq strategy has been vague, varied – and in vain. It has morphed and re-morphed from Shock and Awe to Mission Accomplished, to Regime Change, past Spreading Democracy and on through […]

The Portland woman accused of murdering her husband this month might find her Westbrook ties helpful, as people who knew her come forward to speak on her behalf about the couple’s abusive relationship. Both Laureen Rugen and her husband, Chris, were familiar figures in Westbrook, where they both once held jobs. Those who knew Chris […]

The Portland woman accused of murdering her husband this month might find her Westbrook ties helpful, as people who knew her come forward to speak on her behalf about the couple’s abusive relationship. Both Laureen Rugen and her husband, Chris, were familiar figures in Westbrook, where they both once held jobs. Those who knew Chris […]

Spaghetti supper – Saturday, April 26, at Merriland Ridge Methodist Church, Route 11, Newfield. 4:30-6 p.m. Meal with all the fixings $5, $2.50. Chicken pie supper – Saturday, April 26, 4 and 6:30 p.m., First Parish Church, 1 Church St., Gorham. Chicken pie, mashed potatoes, vegetables, rolls, dessert pie, coffee and punch. $8, $6. Bean […]

Spaghetti supper – Saturday, April 26, at Merriland Ridge Methodist Church, Route 11, Newfield. 4:30-6 p.m. Meal with all the fixings $5, $2.50. Chicken pie supper – Saturday, April 26, 4 and 6:30 p.m., First Parish Church, 1 Church St., Gorham. Chicken pie, mashed potatoes, vegetables, rolls, dessert pie, coffee and punch. $8, $6. Bean […]

The lengthy review process of an asphalt plant proposed in Gorham continues next week after a green light for a quarry last month. The Gorham Planning Board will continue a public hearing on the project at 6 p.m. on Monday, April 28, in the Gorham Municipal Center, 75 South St. Shaw Brothers Construction of Gorham […]