The Westbrook American reported on Nov. 21, 1962, that Robert Miller Jr., John Marsh, John Phinney and Raymond Phinney were on a hunting trip to Wesley, Washington County. Mrs. Ovide St. Pierre of West Buxton was surprised with a ham radio call from her son, John Laverty, in Peru, South America.

The Standish American Legion Standish Memorial Post 128 would like to thank the community and members of other service posts, who attended our tribute to all brothers and sisters who have given their lives in defense of our country and our beliefs. A wreath was placed at the foot of the post monument on the […]

Free Thanksgiving dinner – Thursday, Nov. 22, noon-3 p.m., Pythian Sisters Narragansett Temple 111, Route 22, Buxton Center. Turkey and all the fixings. Free Thanksgiving dinner – Thursday, Nov. 22, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Knights of Columbus Saco Council 11704, Most Holy Trinity Parish Hall, 271 Main St., Saco. Anyone from Saco, Biddeford, Old Orchard Beach […]

Nappi Distributors celebrated the opening of its new, $15 million, 155,0000-square-foot office and warehouse Tuesday at 615 Main St., Gorham, praising the town for it cooperation. The wine and beer distributor relocated from Portland, where it started in 1960. The company, one of the largest distributors in Maine, outgrew its former location. It needed room […]

One person was transported to the hospital Tuesday after two vehicles collided on William Clarke Drive in Westbrook at about 5:15 p.m. Traffic on the Gorham-bound, outside lane on William Clarke Drive had stopped to allow a white truck out onto the Portland-bound lanes. Police said the driver of a red Honda Prelude on the […]

GB&CE reception benefits ‘holiday cheer’ The Gorham Business & Civic Exchange will be supporting Operation Holiday Cheer at its annual holiday reception at Pheasant Knoll model homes on Thursday, Dec. 6, from 5-7 p.m. All members and guests are invited to take a monetary donation, which will go to Operation Holiday Cheer. The charity was […]

GB&CE reception benefits ‘holiday cheer’ The Gorham Business & Civic Exchange will be supporting Operation Holiday Cheer at its annual holiday reception at Pheasant Knoll model homes on Thursday, Dec. 6, from 5-7 p.m. All members and guests are invited to take a monetary donation, which will go to Operation Holiday Cheer. The charity was […]

Communities throughout southern Maine observed Veterans Day with parades and ceremonies Sunday. At one ceremony in Westbrook’s Riverbank Park, Mayor Bruce Chuluda urged citizens to honor veterans and read a poem eulogizing veterans who have given their lives. Boy Scouts from Troop 83 in Westbrook and Cub Scouts from Pack 97 of Portland were members […]

A judge Wednesday ordered a warrant for the arrest of John Frasca of Buxton after he was a no-show at an arraignment hearing. Judge Wayne Douglas read Frasca’s name, the first on the docket at Biddeford District court, shortly after 1 p.m. Wednesday. But Frasca didn’t appear. J’aime Kennel, owned by John and Heidi Frasca, […]

A judge Wednesday ordered a warrant for the arrest of John Frasca of Buxton after he was a no-show at an arraignment hearing. Judge Wayne Douglas read Frasca’s name, the first on the docket at Biddeford District court, shortly after 1 p.m. Wednesday. But Frasca didn’t appear. J’aime Kennel, owned by John and Heidi Frasca, […]