State Sen. Barry Hobbins, the Sasco Democrat, defeated Charity Kewish by a healthy margin in the Senate District 5 race Tuesday. Hobbins received 9,550 votes to Kewish’s 5,823. On Wednesday, Hobbins said he was “humbled and honored to be re-elected to the state Senate. I’m gratified and honored by the vote. It’s good to have […]

Westbrook is considering setting aside a number of public parking lots to accommodate residents without off-street parking during the winter parking ban on public streets. As many as 17 lots could be made available to residents in an effort to accommodate residents, particularly those who live on the northern side of the Saccarappa River in […]

Holiday fair – Friday, Nov. 3, 4-7 p.m., and Saturday, Nov. 4, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., St. Stephen the Martyr Church, Route 5, East Waterboro. Beautiful handcrafted items, book tent, gift baskets, silent auction, baked goods and quality white elephant sale. Lunch available both days. Fall fair – Saturday, Nov. 4, 8 a.m.-2 p.m., Clark Memorial […]

A statewide poll of likely voters released Thursday (Oct. 26) shows Gov. John Baldacci beating Republican Sen. Chandler Woodcock 42 percent to 25 percent and the Taxpayers Bill of Rights going down by a much slimmer margin. The poll, conducted by Critical Insights of Maine, which talked to 600 voters statewide between Oct. 16 and […]

The state’s Ethics Commission appears ready to open Pandora’s box on when nonprofit organizations should be required to file disclosure forms on how much staff time or money they spend to influence the vote on ballot questions – an issue raised in a complaint against the conservative Maine Heritage Policy Center and its support of […]

The state’s Ethics Commission appears ready to open Pandora’s box on when nonprofit organizations should be required to file disclosure forms on how much staff time or money they spend to influence the vote on ballot questions – an issue raised in a complaint against the conservative Maine Heritage Policy Center and its support of […]

Narragansett celebrates 25th The community poured out Thursday for an open house, observing the 25th anniversary of Narragansett School. “A nice turnout,” said Principal Brad Smith. The event attracted former and present-day teachers, staff, students, parents and citizens. The school opened on Sep. 8, 1981. It replaced the former Charlotte Millett School on School Street, […]

Congratulations on golden anniversary Former Westbrook residents Nina and Walter Braley of Standish recently celebrated 50 years of marriage with a 12-day cruise to the Mediterranean. Also their family, Lu Ann McLaughlin, Charlene Fraser, Lisa Spearin, Cheryl Lavoie and Rodney Braley, honored them with a celebration at Keeley the Katerers in Portland. Other family members […]

Congratulations on golden anniversary Former Westbrook residents Nina and Walter Braley of Standish recently celebrated 50 years of marriage with a 12-day cruise to the Mediterranean. Also their family, Lu Ann McLaughlin, Charlene Fraser, Lisa Spearin, Cheryl Lavoie and Rodney Braley, honored them with a celebration at Keeley the Katerers in Portland. Other family members […]

With time dwindling until Election Day, voters will have to decide whether they believe the Taxpayer Bill of Rights will gradually rein in state spending and reduce taxes or force immediate cuts and create a system where government is run by referendum. Maine’s high state and local tax burden – ranked as No. 1 in […]