The Westbrook Democratic Caucus will be held Sunday, with Lynda Adams expected to seek the nomination for city clerk and Jim Violette expected to seek the nomination for mayor. Adams will be seeking the Democratic nomination for city clerk just three weeks after seeking the nomination at the Republican caucus. Adams lost her bid to […]

An ordinance calling for severe restrictions on sex offenders living in the city is on the agenda again Monday when the Westbrook City Council faces a second reading of the proposed law. The meeting begins at 7 p.m., in room 114 of Westbrook High School. The new ordinance would prevent anyone convicted of a sex […]

Enduring years of teasing from New England Patriots fans, a Westbrook teenager with allegiance to the Miami Dolphins scored with a Powerball ticket Saturday. Pat Coyne, 18, won $40,000 playing jersey numbers of some favorite Dolphins players. Coyne picked four of five numbers, including the Powerball number, 13. He missed winning $23 million by one […]

Maine is the place to be if you want lobsters. But not Red Lobster restaurants. This state’s got moderate Republicans in high public office. But no electable GOP conservatives. And during the summer, there are hideous creatures in tightly clinging thong bathing suits. But nary a hideous creature clinging to the side of a building. […]

On Sept. 4, the Gorham Town Council should reject the changes to the Land Use and Development Code requested by Shaw Brothers Construction Co. Shaw Brothers’ proposal for an asphalt plant and quarry on Mosher Road (Route 237) is in the middle of the review process by the Gorham Planning Board, and therefore, the council […]

They came from as far away as California to gather in a packed room on a Friday evening and watch William Baker, an officer with a long and adventurous career in law enforcement, be sworn in as Westbrook’s new police chief. “Bill is not only the consummate professional, but he’s also a personality,” said John […]

Marshall honored at Kent Stables Katie Marshall recently presented her mom, Debbie Marshall, with the Sara Brown Award, sponsored annually by Kent Stables, Fort Hill Road. The award is given in memory of Sara Brown, who died at 17 in an ccident on Route 114 in 1993. Brown had been an avid rider and riding […]

Beans and ham supper – Saturday, Sept. 1, 5 and 6 p.m., Prides Corner Congregational Church, 235 Pride St., Westbrook. Beans, ham, macaroni & cheese, cole slaw, Italian bread, homemade pies and beverages. $7, $4. Public supper – Saturday, Sept. 1, 5-6 p.m., American Legion, 15 Lewiston Road, Gray. Beans, chop suey, cole slaw, hot […]

Andrew Ferreira has been a magician, a school teacher and a seminarian, but for most of the last 23 years he has worked as an officer for the Salvation Army. On Aug. 13, he took over as the new executive director at the Animal Refuge League to carry on what he has been doing most […]

Andrew Ferreira has been a magician, a school teacher and a seminarian, but for most of the last 23 years he has worked as an officer for the Salvation Army. On Aug. 13, he took over as the new executive director at the Animal Refuge League to carry on what he has been doing most […]