The Buxton police have confirmed that the body found Friday evening in the Saco River in Buxton is that of Coreen Wiese, 15, of Buxton, who had been missing since Nov. 8. Officer Mike Grovo of the Buxton Police Department said the preliminary cause of death has been ruled a drowning by the state medical […]

The old Dana Warp Mill island facility at the end of Dana Street, left, was built in 1876 by George Warren as a woolen mill. The business failed and Woodbury K. Dana purchased the building in 1879 to expand his Dana Warp Mill, which he founded in 1866 in a small building on Bridge Street. […]

May 22 the voters in Westbrook have an opportunity to say yes to a new Westbrook Middle School. For years, the students and staff have done the best possible job to learn in a less-than-perfect educational environment. I never attended the current school as a student, but my children did. I have seen first-hand the […]

Plenty of debate is likely to follow the release of the mayor’s budget this week, and much of that will likely be over Mayor Bruce Chuluda’s decision to include pay-per-bag recycling in it. Councilors were quick to vow this week to remove pay-per-bag – a program we have supported in previous editorials – after rejecting […]

Whether it’s your grandmother, mother, wife or friend, flowers continue to remain one of the most popular gifts to give on Mother’s Day. Make this your mom’s most memorable Mother’s Day yet by giving her something that reflects her unique personality and style. From contemporary to casual, Laura Milder, ProFlowers designer and floral expert, offers […]

Sotiropoulos is honored businessperson The Gorham Business & Civic Exchange presented Angelo Sotiropoulos, owner of Gorham House of Pizza, with its 12th annual Business Person of the Year, May 3 at Crockett Interiors. Before announcing the winner, Dana Redmond, executive director of the exchange, reviewed the selection criteria. Nominees must be involved in the community; […]

The founder and president of the Westbrook-based Marine Animal Lifeline, Greg Jakush, is leaving the organization after 13 years. Jakush’s departure comes at a troubled time for the organization. Last month, the National Marine Fisheries Service stripped the organization of its authority to rescue and hold seals. Federal officials said the action was taken because […]

The founder and president of the Westbrook-based Marine Animal Lifeline, Greg Jakush, is leaving the organization after 13 years. Jakush’s departure comes at a troubled time for the organization. Last month, the National Marine Fisheries Service stripped the organization of its authority to rescue and hold seals. Federal officials said the action was taken because […]

Increases in staff salaries and benefits make up the bulk of the $1.1 million increase to the proposed Westbrook school budget for next year. The budget submitted by Superintendent Stan Sawyer is approximately $29.3 million, an increase of a little more than 4 percent over the current $28.1 million budget. According to information provided by […]

Increases in staff salaries and benefits make up the bulk of the $1.1 million increase to the proposed Westbrook school budget for next year. The budget submitted by Superintendent Stan Sawyer is approximately $29.3 million, an increase of a little more than 4 percent over the current $28.1 million budget. According to information provided by […]