What do the towns of Belfast, Biddeford, Boothbay, Freeport, Kennebunk, Portland, Saco and Yarmouth have in common? They are each involved in a nationwide initiative called, “Cool Cities” sponsored by the Sierra Club. The Cool Cities concept can be tailored to the needs or interest of individual towns or cities. In Maine, the name has […]

James L. Berke, 45, remained in Cumberland County Jail Monday after his arrest Sunday in Gorham on charges of violation of privacy and endangering the welfare of a child. Berke was arrested on a warrant by Gorham police, who executed a search warrant at 5:40 a.m. Sunday at 31 New Portland Road, Gorham. A police […]

The Westbrook assessor wants residents to be sure they have applied for any tax relief programs they may qualify for. Many of the exemptions have a deadline of April 1, so please review your tax bill or call the assessor’s office to see if you are eligible for any of these programs that may help […]

Bean supper – Saturday, March 29, 4:30-6 p.m., Elm Street Methodist Church, 168 Elm St., South Portland. Beans, casseroles, chop suey, cole slaw, hot dogs, pies and beverages. $7, $2.50. Bean supper – Saturday, March 29, 4:30-6 p.m., North Scarborough Grange, Route 22, Scarborough. Sponsored by Cumberland County Pomona No. 15. Beans, hot dogs, cole […]

The Portland Spiritualist Church will sponsor its first annual Earth Healing Ceremony Sunday, March 30 at 6:30 p.m. It will include shamanic healing for the earth and will be followed by messages demonstrating the continuuity of life. This event will be held at the Unitarian Universalist Church on Main Street in Westbrook. Those attending are […]

The Portland Spiritualist Church will sponsor its first annual Earth Healing Ceremony Sunday, March 30 at 6:30 p.m. It will include shamanic healing for the earth and will be followed by messages demonstrating the continuuity of life. This event will be held at the Unitarian Universalist Church on Main Street in Westbrook. Those attending are […]

The Portland Spiritualist Church will sponsor its first annual Earth Healing Ceremony Sunday, March 30 at 6:30 p.m. It will include shamanic healing for the earth and will be followed by messages demonstrating the continuuity of life. This event will be held at the Unitarian Universalist Church on Main Street in Westbrook. Those attending are […]

The Portland Spiritualist Church will sponsor its first annual Earth Healing Ceremony Sunday, March 30 at 6:30 p.m. It will include shamanic healing for the earth and will be followed by messages demonstrating the continuuity of life. This event will be held at the Unitarian Universalist Church on Main Street in Westbrook. Those attending are […]

The Westbrook American reported on April 3, 1963, that four Gorham students were elected to Phi Kappa Phi, the University of Maine honor society. They were Natalie Sweetser, a senior, Orono; Charles Crockett and William Weimer, seniors, Portland; and Constance Kimball, a graduate and student, Orono. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Davis of West Buxton were […]

The Westbrook American reported on April 3, 1963, that four Gorham students were elected to Phi Kappa Phi, the University of Maine honor society. They were Natalie Sweetser, a senior, Orono; Charles Crockett and William Weimer, seniors, Portland; and Constance Kimball, a graduate and student, Orono. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Davis of West Buxton were […]