Family and friends will gather Friday to remember a 19-year old Gorham man who died in a car crash that left his two children fatherless, a brother critically injured and a family devastated. Daniel N. Perrin was a passenger in a car driven by his brother, Francis Feeney. State police said the car struck a […]

Dogs seized by the state at a Buxton kennel are headed to a dog day care in Portland, following a court ruling giving custody of the dogs to the state. The state has acquired space at Happy Tails Dog Daycare, 119 Bishop St., to house dogs and puppies seized Aug. 21 at J’aime Kennel. No […]

Marrett House tour The Woman’s Literary Union’s Antiques Study Group enjoyed a tour of the Marrett House in Standish Sept. 24, led by docent Elaine Bradbury. We also met Chuck Ruby, caretaker, who lives in an apartment on the property. Several of the club members had lunch at the Sebago Brewing Co. in Gorham, before […]

CUTLINE ONLY (signing in) Those attending the Baxter Memorial Library centennial kickoff gala Sunday in Gorham were given a bookmark to commemorate the event, as well as tickets for a glass of wine. At far left is Library Director Pam Turner. About 80 people turned out for the event, which included a silent auction of […]

In reflecting on the last four years as your mayor, I am amazed at how quickly time has gone by as we have considered the many difficult decisions required for responsible growth and development of our community. The primary focus of my efforts has been balanced leadership. I have taken a three-pronged approach – meet […]

My wife, Diana, and I moved to Myrtle Street back in 1989, and have called Westbrook our home ever since. As our family grew and needed more space, we never thought of leaving this city because it was our home. We moved to Crestwood Drive in 2000 and continued to dig our roots even deeper. […]

A long-standing court dispute between the city and a group of residents opposed to a new Wal-Mart ended last week with a judgment nullifying a zoning change at the site of a former dowel mill where the retail giant had once planned to build a new store. The judgment will not affect the present development […]

Saco police are investigating an attempted robbery at 10 p.m. Saturday at Just-A-Buck, a dollar store in the Hannaford Plaza, 532 Main St. A spokesman for Saco police said Sunday morning that an individual fled the scene. Saco Detective Corey Huntress is investigating.

Public harvest supper – Thursday, Oct. 4, 5:30-7 p.m., Westbrook Eagles, 89 Saco St., Westbrook. Ham, cabbage, potatoes, squash, turnip, onions, beets, rolls and dessert. $5, $2.50. Pancake breakfast – Saturday, Oct. 6, 7-9 a.m., West Baldwin Church, Route 113, Baldwin. Pancakes. Sausage, scrambled eggs, coffee and orange juice. $5, $2.50. Bean supper – Saturday, […]

Public harvest supper – Thursday, Oct. 4, 5:30-7 p.m., Westbrook Eagles, 89 Saco St., Westbrook. Ham, cabbage, potatoes, squash, turnip, onions, beets, rolls and dessert. $5, $2.50. Pancake breakfast – Saturday, Oct. 6, 7-9 a.m., West Baldwin Church, Route 113, Baldwin. Pancakes. Sausage, scrambled eggs, coffee and orange juice. $5, $2.50. Bean supper – Saturday, […]