Sampson honored on 90th Dorothy “Dot” Sampson of White Rock, born in 1917 in North Windham, turned 90 on Oct. 10. As a 3-year-old, Sampson moved to a farm in White Rock with her parents, Willie and Annie Lamb, along with her sisters Viola and Elizabeth. Later, another sister, Helen, joined the family. Sampson and […]

Dennis E. Welch, 38, is a newcomer to Westbrook politics. A Republican, he is running against Democratic incumbent Brendan Rielly in Ward 1. Welch ran an unsuccessful bid for a council seat in Standish six years ago. He moved to Westbrook two years ago. Welch has been a corrections officer for the Cumberland County Sheriff’s […]

A gas line was ruptured Tuesday on Speirs Street in Westbrook for the second time in less than a week and police arrested a man who refused to evacuate a residence. Public safety officials evacuated several homes and closed Main Street to traffic for about 45 minutes Tuesday after an excavator hit an abandoned gas […]

As the 2007 election season heads into its furious finale, political signs are squeezed tighter and tighter together in the candidates’ attempt to seize that extra vote. Each fall, candidates consider whether to put out signs, how many to put out, how much to spend and whether to put them on private or public property. […]

Chicken pie supper – Friday, Oct. 26, 4:30-7 p.m., North Yarmouth Congregational Church, 3 Gray Road, North Yarmouth. Chicken pie, fresh squash, mashed potatoes, gravy, cole slaw and homemade dessert. $10, $5. Barbecue chicken supper – Saturday, Oct. 27, 5-6 p.m., St. Pius X Parish, 492 Ocean Ave., Portland. Barbecue chicken, fresh salad, vegetable, beverages […]

Lynda Adams, 38, is the Democratic candidate for city clerk. Originally from Raymond, she lives in Westbrook with her husband, Shawn Adams, who works for the public services department. Lynda Adams has nine years of experience working for the city of Westbrook beginning in 1989, two years after graduating from Windham High School. She first […]

Lynda Adams, 38, is the Democratic candidate for city clerk. Originally from Raymond, she lives in Westbrook with her husband, Shawn Adams, who works for the public services department. Lynda Adams has nine years of experience working for the city of Westbrook beginning in 1989, two years after graduating from Windham High School. She first […]

Write-in candidates in Gorham are now required to file intent to have votes counted in the upcoming November election, according to a change in state law. The law requires that write-in candidates register their intent to run at least three business days prior to the election. Write-in candidates for Gorham openings need to file in […]

Into the woods Luckily, we saw a brief item in the Portland Press Herald, telling of a walk Jeff Tarling, Portland’s arborist, was to lead in Baxter Woods, between Forest and Stevens Avenues, at 10 a.m. Saturday. The walk was offered by the Friends of Baxter State Park. It started at the Stevens Avenue entrance. […]

An incumbent and a political newcomer are running unopposed for two available three-year terms on the Gorham School Committee. Roger L. Marchand, a veteran educator, wants to serve another three-year term, Kyle P. Currier, a mother with two daughters, is also on the ballot. Marchand and Jason Libby, who isn’t seeking re-election, were both elected […]