Republican Sen. Chandler Woodcock hopes people see him as “just a regular guy” who is running for governor to cut taxes and government regulation. He likes to talk about his “blue collar roots,” and tells audiences on the campaign trail he won’t make promises he can’t keep. As a result, he does not share a […]

Fascinating fiddle program A fascinating group of musicians, 71 in all, entertained Sunday, Oct. 22, in the auditorium at Portland High School. I’m very glad that I saw an announcement of the concert in the paper. There were several concerts by them the last days of October, in South Paris, at Bowdoin College, and in […]

Christmas fair – Friday, Oct. 27, 5-9 p.m.; Saturday, Oct. 28, 9 a.m.-9 p.m.; and Sunday, Oct. 29, 7:30 a.m.-1 p.m.; St. Anthony Parish, St. Hyacinth Church Hall, 295 Brown St. Westbrook. Giant flea market, penny raffle, 50/50 raffle, knits, crafts, baked goods, kids games, fried dough, sausage sandwiches, lucky sevens and much more. Turkey […]

Narragansett open house Celebrating its 25th anniversary, Narragansett School, 300 Main St., is hosting an open house 4-7 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 26. All present and former students, staff members, teachers and residents are welcome to attend. Children’s author Landry to speak Local children’s author Deb Landry will speak when the Gorham Business & Civic […]

Church luncheon – Thursday, Oct. 26, noon, Westbrook-Warren Congregational Church, 810 Main St., Westbrook. Beef noodle casserole, $3.50. Benefit bean supper – Saturday, Oct. 28, 4:30-6 p.m., White Rock Community Club, Wilson Road (off Route 237), Gorham. To benefit Deb Mathews, who is undergoing a stem cell transplant. Donations accepted. Turkey supper – Saturday, Oct. […]

Brenda Caldwell, who retired in 2004 after 28 years as town clerk, is a town council candidate because she wants to make a difference. “I think I can contribute and want to be part of seeing Gorham progress in a positive manner,” Caldwell said. With the school department and town offices relocating this fall to […]

11/1 – Zoning Board of Appeals, 7 p.m. 11/4 – 9 a.m. to noon, mayor’s office hours 11/6 – City Council, 7 p.m. 11/7 – Planning Board, 7 p.m. 11/10 – city offices closed for Veteran’s Day 11/16 – public hearing on Sappi burn application, 5 p.m., room 114; 11/16 – Recreation and Conservation Commission, […]

11/1 – Zoning Board of Appeals, 7 p.m. 11/4 – 9 a.m. to noon, mayor’s office hours 11/6 – City Council, 7 p.m. 11/7 – Planning Board, 7 p.m. 11/10 – city offices closed for Veteran’s Day 11/16 – public hearing on Sappi burn application, 5 p.m., room 114; 11/16 – Recreation and Conservation Commission, […]

11/1 – Zoning Board of Appeals, 7 p.m. 11/4 – 9 a.m. to noon, mayor’s office hours 11/6 – City Council, 7 p.m. 11/7 – Planning Board, 7 p.m. 11/10 – city offices closed for Veteran’s Day 11/16 – public hearing on Sappi burn application, 5 p.m., room 114; 11/16 – Recreation and Conservation Commission, […]

Neither Westbrook High School nor Wescott Junior High have had a school resource officer since the beginning of the year, and it doesn’t look like either will get one soon. Educators want to get their school resource officers back as soon as possible, but the Westbrook Police Department is short of officers, and has had […]