On Thursday, June 14, a lecture and slide show about Windham’s Antique Homes will be presented at Windham Historical Society, 234 Windham Center Road. The 7 p.m. program will be followed by a tour of the Parson Smith House on Saturday, June 16 from 9 to 11 a.m. Linda Griffin, a broker at Pleasant River […]

The proposed increase for the city tax rate went from just under 3 percent to 4.3 percent, as city councilors voted on a flurry of last-minute changes to the budget Monday. Most of the increase came as the result of the addition of a $250,000 curb-side recycling program, which had been rejected by city councilors […]

Bonny Eagle High School graduates heard some good advice – live in the present, seek happiness and learn to laugh more – during commencement exercises Friday at the Cumberland County Civic Center. The Portland facility provided ample seating for the families and friends of 284 seniors from Buxton, Standish, Limington, Lyman, Hollis and Frye Island. […]

The Westbrook American reported on June 13, 1962, that the Ladies Aid at Scarborough Corner-South Buxton Church honored Mrs. Herbert Brown (Beverly Deering) of Buxton with a surprise shower in the parish house.

Hebert’s West End Market operated out of this building, left, for many years. Hebert’s went out of business several years ago and the building was purchased by Peter Profenno after his Restaurant at 920 Main St. was destroyed by fire. The building was renovated and is now Profenno’s Pizzeria. Research and photo courtesy Mike Sanphy

CUTLINE ONLY Sgt. Mike McCaffrey has retired from the Westbrook Police Department after 22 years of service. Here, Mayor Bruce Chuluda, left, awards McCaffrey a retirement plaque. His official date of retirement was July 1, but, using accumulated time, he has already left the department. Photo courtesy Westbrook Police Department McCaffrey retires

Buxton voters will pick two selectmen Tuesday from a crowded field and decide on the controversial issue of whether they want to borrow nearly $2 million for a town garage. Voters will also be asked to approve a $38.9 million School Administrative District 6 school budget. Four candidates are challenging two incumbents – Dan Collomy […]

Mark A. Smith Sr. is making his first run for political office in Tuesday’s election. He’s one of six candidates on the ballot for selectman. Smith, 45, feels its time for a change in Buxton. “It’s been nice,” Smith said about living in town, but he thinks that things are out of control politically. He […]

Mark A. Smith Sr. is making his first run for political office in Tuesday’s election. He’s one of six candidates on the ballot for selectman. Smith, 45, feels its time for a change in Buxton. “It’s been nice,” Smith said about living in town, but he thinks that things are out of control politically. He […]

The House approved a compromise on the controversial school consolidation plan in a 114-27 vote early Wednesday morning after leadership offered an amendment that softens penalties for those that don’t join together and gives more flexibility in terms of the number of districts that would be created. That compromise was offered when it became clear […]