This stone in the Fort Hill Cemetery marks the burial site of a Joseph Hamblen, who died at 69 on Oct. 21, 1832, 174 years ago Saturday. His wife, Polly, is also at the historic cemetery, where many of the early settlers who lived in the fort are buried. Gorham Remembered

I am writing this letter urging you to support Lyle Cramer, candidate for the Maine State House of Representatives, District 125. I first met Lyle at a Saccarappa PTO Halloween party 30 years ago. Lyle was the PTO chairman, and he encouraged me to become involved. Not only did I become involved in the PTO, […]

For Linda and Wayne Condon, cars crashing into their Westbrook home, flying over their bushes or skidding across their driveway and lawn is nothing new. It’s happened five times since they bought their home almost five years ago, including another incident this week. The couple lives at 484 Cumberland St., at the corner of Pierce […]

David Fernald, 66, comes to politics with a business background, one that he hopes will help him should he win the District 9 seat in the Maine Senate against Democratic opponent Joe Brannigan. Fernald, a Portland Republican, is running for office for the first time, although he has held many leadership positions during his career, […]

A Gorham business owner, Shonn Moulton is seeking a seat on the town council again this year. “I lost last year. I felt it was a strong loss,” Moulton said. Two Gorham incumbents aren’t running and Moulton is seeking one of the two available seats. “I know this is the chance for two new voices […]

Historians to hear Mishkin David Mishkin of Just Black & White Photo will present a program about conservation of old photographs at the Westbrook Historical Society meeting at 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 1, on the second floor at 17 Dunn St. Mishkin will display examples of his work. The program is free and everyone […]

The Alzheimer’s Association, Maine Chapter will hold its annual meeting and volunteer recognition ceremony, Friday, Nov. 10, from 8:30-11:45 a.m., at the DoubleTree Hotel in Portland. The meeting features a keynote presentation entitled “Heartwork is Hard Work,” and an Alzheimer’s research update by geriatric psychiatrist Dr. Susan Wehry. There will also be a two-hour afternoon […]

The Westbrook American reported in its issue of Wednesday, Oct. 24, 1956, that Pfc. Erlon and Mrs. Mosher were visiting Mr. and Mrs. Erlon Mosher Sr. of Mosher’s Corner and Mr. and Mrs. Otto Davis of Ossipee Trail.

The Westbrook American reported in its issue of Wednesday, Oct. 24, 1956, that Pfc. Erlon and Mrs. Mosher were visiting Mr. and Mrs. Erlon Mosher Sr. of Mosher’s Corner and Mr. and Mrs. Otto Davis of Ossipee Trail.

The Westbrook American reported in its issue of Wednesday, Oct. 24, 1956, that Pfc. Erlon and Mrs. Mosher were visiting Mr. and Mrs. Erlon Mosher Sr. of Mosher’s Corner and Mr. and Mrs. Otto Davis of Ossipee Trail.