60th observed Alfred and Gloria Richard of Westbrook observed their 60th wedding anniversary at a party on April 14 at the American Legion on Conant Street. They were married on April 12, 1947, and their wedding picture was on the cake. The couple has two children, Alfred R. Richard of Westbrook and Diana Jenkins of […]

Westbrook has a great opportunity to invest in its future in the upcoming May 22 school referendum. In order to create a new school to replace the current school, the citizens of Westbrook will be asked to fund the balance of $3,488,788. The state Department of Education will pay for $25,955,688, and the Maine Public […]

Westbrook has a great opportunity to invest in its future in the upcoming May 22 school referendum. In order to create a new school to replace the current school, the citizens of Westbrook will be asked to fund the balance of $3,488,788. The state Department of Education will pay for $25,955,688, and the Maine Public […]

The driver of a pickup truck broke a utility pole while trying to avoid a collision with a tractor trailer in Gorham leading to the closure of Route 25 for about 30 minutes May 10. “I just looked, and there he was,” said Gary Nelson about the tractor trailer driven by Gezim Kadiqi. Both were […]

We are writing to urge all residents of Westbrook to get out to vote May 22 to support the referendum for the new Westbrook Middle School. We have lived in Westbrook for 46 years. We raised seven children and now have 18 grandchildren and four great grandchildren, so you can see how important having a […]

The Maine Association of Retirees will hold its 2007 annual meeting for members and guests on Wednesday, May 23, at the Augusta Civic Center. Registration begins at 8 a.m.($ per attendee collected at door), the meeting runs from 9 a.m.-2 p.m., with lunch and music included. The speaker is Marilyn Gugliucci, a geriatrics scholar at […]

A budget battle over trash, initially waged in connection with Mayor Bruce Chuluda’s first proposed budget in 2004, is looming once again. In his proposed budget released to the Westbrook City Council on Monday night, Chuluda included a trash disposal and curbside recycling program based on a pay-per-bag collection system, a program some councilors have […]

The hardest working woman in your life is your mom. She unselfishly juggles the demands of today’s fast-paced world, keeping everyone’s shoes tied, providing humor or advice in any situation and keeping the household running like clockwork. Show mom the gratitude she deserves this Mother’s Day with unique and creative surprises that reflect the special […]

A candlelight memorial Friday for Ethel Lewis drew a large gathering at the Buxton farm where she and her husband, Wilmot “Bill” Lewis, lived since marrying in 1947. Ethel Lewis died on Dec. 4, 2006, after being struck by a vehicle at 6 a.m. in front of the farm. An estimated 200 people, including family […]

Bean supper – Saturday, May 12, 4:30-6 p.m., Buxton Center Baptist Church, Route 22, Buxton. Two kinds of beans, red hot dogs, chop suey, cole slaw, homemade biscuits, desserts and beverage. $6, $2. Bean supper – Saturday, May 12, 4:30-6 p.m., North Scarborough Grange, County Road (Route 22), North Scarborough. Benefit sponsored by Trinity Lutheran […]