September 1982 Westbrook officials are pondering the benefits and consequences of the city of Westbrook owning an island – free of charge. The planning board was to take a look at what uses the city might make of Yudy’s Island, two acres of rock and soil in the Presumpscot River at Saccarappa Falls. It is […]

Sunday’s Westbrook Democratic Caucus brought in nearly a full slate of nominations to some two dozen open positions, including all the incumbent councilors as well as last election’s mayoral nominee, Jim Violette, to rechallenge Republican incumbent Bruce Chuluda. Incumbent councilors Dotty Aube and Suzanne Joyce had no Republican challengers as of Wednesday morning, though Martha […]

PETA – People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals – sent a letter Tuesday to York County District Attorney Mark Lawrence, urging his office to “vigorously” prosecute John and Heidi Frasca of Buxton, who face charges stemming from a seizure last month of some 250 dogs and puppies at the Frascas’ kennel. The letter from […]

GHS class of ’57 celebrates The class of 1957 observed its 50th reunion Aug. 25 at Spring Meadows Golf & Country Club in Gray. Master of ceremonies Gailen Lyons had a short agenda so people had more time to visit. Lyons called for a moment of silence for deceased classmates. They were James Adams, John […]

Bean supper – Friday, Sept. 14, 4:30-6 p.m., Old Orchard Beach United Methodist Church, corner of Washington and Fountain avenues, Old Orchard Beach. $6, $4, $20 for an immediate family. Bean supper – Saturday, Sept. 15, 5-6:30 p.m., North Congregational Church, 22 Church Road, Groveville (Buxton). Beans, casseroles, red hot dogs, salads, rolls, pies and […]

In the photo at left, the building on the left was built between 1820 and 1822 by Jonathan Webb as his residence and from which he operated a hotel and tavern. It was located on Main Street opposite Bridge Street and was known for a while as Barker’s Tavern. The building later became known as […]

In the photo at left, the building on the left was built between 1820 and 1822 by Jonathan Webb as his residence and from which he operated a hotel and tavern. It was located on Main Street opposite Bridge Street and was known for a while as Barker’s Tavern. The building later became known as […]

The Bonny Eagle High School drama club is casting a play for a world theater festival stage in August 2008 in bonny old Scotland. The drama group was selected by the American High School Theater Festival in Scotland, which is staged in conjunction with the larger Fringe Festival in Edinburgh. Bonny Eagle is the only […]

Ballroom dance on tap A USA Dance Club sponsored ballroom dance will be held 7-11 p.m., Friday at The Roost, 62 Chicopee Road. The cost of admission is $12 for non-members and $10 for members. Admission includes a free beginner lesson from 7-8 p.m. DJ for the evening will be Benjie Taylor of Cool Tunes. […]

The York County Emergency Management Agency van is utilized in Buxton while animal welfare staffs care for dogs seized by the state at the J’aime Kennel, 35 Paucek Road. Staff photo by Mike Hadley