Arrests Dec. 20 Jessica Davis, 18, North Street, on North Street on charges of possession of alcohol by consumption and furnishing a place for minors of consume alcohol. Nicholas Weeks, 23, Longley Road, on Main Street for operating under the influence. Ronald Brett, 46, Sherman Street, Portland, on Brown Street on a warrant charge. Dec. […]

Winter safety tips Gorham Fire Chief Robert Lefebvre said with the winter cold and snow, it is time to review these important home safety tips: • Make sure that all exit doors are cleared of snow and ice. While many of these doors are seldom used, they may be the only door for an escape […]

Fulfilling the spirit of Christmas, volunteers served free meals to 150 people who gathered at Westbrook-Warren Congregational Church Dec. 25 in Westbrook. “It went beautifully,” said Joy Knight, the church moderator. “It was very successful.” The meal included turkey, ham, mashed potatoes, vegetables and desserts. Local businesses contributed to make it possible, along with volunteers […]

First BEHS alumni show Bonny Eagle High School is hosting its first alumni show entitled “High School Reunion Musical” at 7 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 5, in the auditorium. Tickets are a suggested donation of $8. Proceeds will benefit the “Scots to Scotland” drama students, who are raising money to participate in a theater festival […]

CUTLINE ONLY STOCKINGS All 30 Gorham Middle School classes this year donated holiday stockings to patients on the adolescent treatment units at Spring Harbor Hospital in Westbrook. The holiday project was spearheaded by Donna Pastore, student council adviser. Shown here are Gorham Middle School students with principal Robert Riley and vice principal Susie Hanley.

Seniors to hear Sparks Wildlife Rescue expert Dave Sparks of Sparks’ Ark, Windham, will speak when Westbrook Senior Citizens meet at 1 p.m. on Monday at Westbrook-Warren Congregational Church. The seniors are planning to dine on Thursday, Jan. 17, at DiMillo’s Floating Restaurant in Portland and attend a Portland Players’ performance of “The Fantasticks.” AARP […]

Bean supper – Saturday, Jan. 5, 4:30-6 p.m., Hollis Lions Club, Palmer Hall, intersection of routes 202 and 35, Hollis. Two kinds of beans, red hot dogs, chop suey, cole slaw and desserts. $6. Bean supper – Saturday, Jan. 5, 4:30-6 p.m., White Rock Community Club, Wilson Road (off Route 237), Gorham. Beans, hot dogs, […]

(108/108A) Ken Batchelder owned and operated the Town Line Variety Store, at 1557 Bridgton Road, for many years, starting in the 1950s. Batchelder sold the business in the early 1970s, and after a succession of owners, the store closed, left photo. Several other businesses operated in this location over the years, most recently the Wake-n-Bakery, […]

A section of County Road (Route 22) in Gorham is expected to be closed until about 3 p.m. following a single vehicle accident that snapped a utility pole at 9:45 a.m. Monday. Officer Michael Coffin of Gorham Police Department said Christopher Waterhouse, 26, of Scarborough wasn’t injured in the crash. Coffin said Waterhouse was eastbound […]

View Travel Alert by going to: http://www.maineturnpike.com/html/travel_advisories/unplanned_events.html Time: 12:23 am Date: 12/31 Updated Message: At the request of the Maine State Police, speed limits on the turnpike from Kittery to Exit 109 in Augusta have been reduced to 45 MPH due to Snow. Motorists on the Turnpike are asked to travel with care, caution and […]