Voters went out in the rain Tuesday to defeat a racino in Washington County, defying polls that said residents would support a gambling parlor as long as it wasn’t in their back yard. The vote was 52 percent against and 48 percent in favor, with 60 percent of the precincts reporting Tuesday night. Dennis Bailey […]

Rebuilding on Main StreetProfenno 2Profenno 3 Work is underway at Peter Profenno’s 918 Main Street property to rebuild what burned down in September of 2004. Profenno’s Restuarant moved down the street to 934 Main Street after the fire and will remain there. The new building will have ground-level office and retail space with apartments above.

Rebuilding on Main StreetProfenno 2Profenno 3 Work is underway at Peter Profenno’s 918 Main Street property to rebuild what burned down in September of 2004. Profenno’s Restuarant moved down the street to 934 Main Street after the fire and will remain there. The new building will have ground-level office and retail space with apartments above.

The owners of dogs seized by the state at a Buxton kennel raided in August have filed a $900 million lawsuit naming the town of Buxton, the town’s police chief, a local legislator, judges, the state of Maine and several state officials among a long list of defendants. John and Heidi Frasca, claiming the Aug. […]

The owners of dogs seized by the state at a Buxton kennel raided in August have filed a $900 million lawsuit naming the town of Buxton, the town’s police chief, a local legislator, judges, the state of Maine and several state officials among a long list of defendants. John and Heidi Frasca, claiming the Aug. […]

Alfred Porell, a familiar Westbrook figure known for his kindness, died unexpectedly Saturday at age 79. Porell’s son, Ernest O. Porell II of Plymouth, Mass., said his father slipped, fell and hit his head on the floor while they were bowling about 10 days before his death. Porell suffered a brain hemorrage and had surgery. […]

With eight candidates vying for just three seats, the Gorham Town Council race is remarkable in that it may signal change for this growing town. In recent years, as many new families have moved into town, the faces on the town council have remained familiar. While the high number of candidates this fall is obviously […]

A CLOSER LOOK To see the full report on the Tina Crellin-Michael Foley conflict prepared for the city by attorney Matt Tarasevich, go to www.keepmecurrent.com. An investigation initiated by the city has cleared both Tina Crellin, the former human resources director, and City Councilor Michael Foley of any wrongdoing associated with a high-profile dispute that […]

A CLOSER LOOK To see the full report on the Tina Crellin-Michael Foley conflict prepared for the city by attorney Matt Tarasevich, go to www.keepmecurrent.com. An investigation initiated by the city has cleared both Tina Crellin, the former human resources director, and City Councilor Michael Foley of any wrongdoing associated with a high-profile dispute that […]

A CLOSER LOOK To see the full report on the Tina Crellin-Michael Foley conflict prepared for the city by attorney Matt Tarasevich, go to www.keepmecurrent.com. An investigation initiated by the city has cleared both Tina Crellin, the former human resources director, and City Councilor Michael Foley of any wrongdoing associated with a high-profile dispute that […]