David J. Homa, 31, wants to represent the young and new families he said don’t have a voice on the Gorham Town Council. “A lot of people are saying no one is listening,” said Homa, who added some people feel the present council is unapproachable and many have been in power for years. Homa is […]
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Collaborative puts focus on city's economic, civic develpment
We would like to take this opportunity to introduce the Westbrook Development Collaborative. What is the collaborative? Where did it come from? How is it different from a committee and what does it propose to do? The collaborative seeks to reap the benefit of diverse existing resources within the community that have not necessarily been […]
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A century old at Duck Pond Corner Highland Lake Congregational Church will observe its 100th anniversary at 9:30 a.m. on Sunday, Nov. 4, during its regular worships service. The church is a landmark at 1303 Bridgton Road (Route 302). It’s located near the so-called Duck Pond Corner intersection. Completed in 1907, the church has held […]
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A century old at Duck Pond Corner Highland Lake Congregational Church will observe its 100th anniversary at 9:30 a.m. on Sunday, Nov. 4, during its regular worships service. The church is a landmark at 1303 Bridgton Road (Route 302). It’s located near the so-called Duck Pond Corner intersection. Completed in 1907, the church has held […]
Retiring clerk endorses Deborah Frank
I wholeheartedly endorse Deborah Frank as your city clerk of Westbrook. I have worked with Deborah over the last 10 years as she has served on the school committee, city council and various boards and committees for the city. Deborah has always exhibited the utmost in professionalism and integrity. She always came to the city […]
Police search for missing Sprinvale woman
The Sanford Police Department is asking for public help in finding a 28-year-old Springvale woman missing 15 months. Police reported Saturday that Frances M. Moulton was last seen getting on a motorcycle in July last year. She has a history of disappearing for months at a time, police said, but this is longer than any […]
Police search for missing Sprinvale woman
The Sanford Police Department is asking for public help in finding a 28-year-old Springvale woman missing 15 months. Police reported Saturday that Frances M. Moulton was last seen getting on a motorcycle in July last year. She has a history of disappearing for months at a time, police said, but this is longer than any […]
Looking back
Oct. 27, 1982 Westbrook aldermen voted to direct Mayor William O’Gara to stop paying Daniel Palmieri $394 a week from funds held to make sure street openings are properly repaved. If the mayor wants to keep the veteran Democrat in city employ, the aldermen said, he should find a vacancy in a payroll account. Finance […]
Looking back
Oct. 27, 1982 Westbrook aldermen voted to direct Mayor William O’Gara to stop paying Daniel Palmieri $394 a week from funds held to make sure street openings are properly repaved. If the mayor wants to keep the veteran Democrat in city employ, the aldermen said, he should find a vacancy in a payroll account. Finance […]
Gas leaks jar city
The latest in a succession of gas leaks rattled a Westbrook neighborhood Tuesday, and led to evacuations and the closure of Main Street – the second time in less than a week. After an excavator hit an inactive gas line at 11-13 Speirs St., public safety officials evacuated several homes and closed Main Street to […]