Pinball wizard John Reuter of Gorham plans to play in the pinball world championship in October in Pittsburgh, Pa. Four years ago, he founded the Boston Pinball Association, which now has 156 members. This past weekend, Reuter, 51, hosted “Pin Maine-ia,” a three-day tournament in his Gorham home billed as the New England pinball championship. […]

Pinball wizard John Reuter of Gorham plans to play in the pinball world championship in October in Pittsburgh, Pa. Four years ago, he founded the Boston Pinball Association, which now has 156 members. This past weekend, Reuter, 51, hosted “Pin Maine-ia,” a three-day tournament in his Gorham home billed as the New England pinball championship. […]

Aug. 2: Children’s Story Time, 10:30; Walker Library Summer Reading Program drop in hours: 12-6pm August 3 – Walker Library Summer Reading Program drop in hours: 10-5pm; Westbrook Economic Development Collaborative, 7-9 am at MESDA (Stockhouse Station) Aug. 4 – 9am-12pm Mayor’s Open Office Aug. 6 – 7pm City Council; Walker Library Summer Reading Program […]

Army National Guard Spec. Todd A. Thompson has been mobilized and activated for a future deployment to an undisclosed overseas location in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. Operation Iraqi Freedom is the official name given to military operations involving members of the U.S. armed forces and coalition forces participating in efforts to free and secure […]

Westbrooks wed in Westbrook Westbrook City Clerk Barbara Hawkes officiated Friday at a unique wedding ceremony on the City Hall lawn. Jonathan E. Westbrook, 42, married Jeannine Marie Griffin, 33. They live in South Windsor, Conn. He has collected city memorabilia over the years and, coincidently, his father’s middle name is Warren, a name long […]

I want to comment on the recent article in the Forecaster regarding Adam Lee, president of Lee Auto Mall. This man is a person I admire. You may want to ask why I like this individual that I do not personally know. My answer would be that he is a person who has admirable convictions. […]

A CLOSER LOOK The Gorham Planning Board public hearing about proposed mineral excavation and noise ordinance changes is at 6:30 p.m. on Monday at the Gorham Municipal Center, 75 South St. If necessary, it would be continued to Monday, Aug. 6, same time and location. Planners are also scheduled to discuss the proposed amendments in […]

A mix of food, games and a parade, blended with sampling of history, created a recipe for fun at the annual Buxton Community Day Saturday at Tory Hill. “It’s been steady people all day long,” said Kathy Miles in a community booth on the lawn at the Tory Hill Church. “It’s a banner year.” The […]

A mix of food, games and a parade, blended with sampling of history, created a recipe for fun at the annual Buxton Community Day Saturday at Tory Hill. “It’s been steady people all day long,” said Kathy Miles in a community booth on the lawn at the Tory Hill Church. “It’s a banner year.” The […]

Westbrook Police Chief Paul McCarthy’s 35 years of service to the city in a variety of law-enforcement positions have come to the end as he steps down for retirement Thursday. Employees are planning to take him to lunch as a not-quite-final farewell. On Aug. 17, an all-out retirement party is planned. The city is currently […]