The Gorham Town Council will hold a workshop to discuss an amendment to the land use and development code, allowing land preservation. The televised workshop will be on Tuesday, Aug. 22 at 7 p.m. in the auditorium at Gorham High School The council will talk about a transfer of development rights program, which is being […]

Bean supper – Saturday, Aug. 19, 5-6:30 p.m., East Baldwin Congregational Church, Church Street, East Baldwin. $6, $3. Old fashioned turkey supper – Saturday, Aug. 19, 4:30-6 p.m., Cornerstone O.E.S., 1364 Washington Ave., Portland. Turkey, potatoes, peas, squash, stuffing, cranberry sauce, rolls, pies, and beverage. $7, $3. Authentic bean-hole-bean supper – Saturday, Aug. 19, 4:30-6 […]

The number of developments by the Westbrook Housing Authority is now having a negative impact on private property within the city. Privately-owned rental units are having a much higher vacancy rate than ever before! Home sales have come to a standstill! It’s time for the city to establish a committee to look over the Westbrook […]

Two Gorham town councilors won’t seek re-election this fall, but both indicated a possible return in the future. First elected in 1970, Calvin Hamblen has served a total of 18 years in six terms as a councilor. But he made voters a promise this week. “I’ll be back if the town runs into problems,” Hamblen […]

Red hatters celebrate About 30 members and guests of the local Chickadee Roses chapter donned their red hats at the group’s annual summer pool party at Rita Casey’s on Mosher Road. “It’s a great way for women to reconnect,” said Jeanette DiPietrantonio of Gorham, queen of the local chapter, about the group. Membership in Red […]

Westbrook residents who own a “go-ped” or motorized skateboard might soon find themselves stopped and ticketed by police while riding on the streets and sidewalks of Westbrook. The Westbrook Police Department is hoping to pass an ordinance banning the use of these vehicles on anything other than private driveways in Westbrook. The ordinance would be […]

Westbrook residents who own a “go-ped” or motorized skateboard might soon find themselves stopped and ticketed by police while riding on the streets and sidewalks of Westbrook. The Westbrook Police Department is hoping to pass an ordinance banning the use of these vehicles on anything other than private driveways in Westbrook. The ordinance would be […]

The Westbrook American reported in its issue of Wednesday, Aug. 15, 1956, that Gorham Superintendent of Schools Dwight Webb said school would open on Sept. 5. It also reported that the new Little Falls School would be ready for occupancy on opening day.

Schools opening Aug. 30 School will open on Wednesday, Aug. 30, for all grades except kindergarten, which starts on Tuesday, Sept. 5. Grades 10, 11 and 12 will have early dismissal on Aug. 30. A “dry run” for kindergarten will take place on Thursday, Aug. 31, with pickups starting at 8:15 a.m. Parents who haven’t […]

Allison Fernstrom of Buxton knows exactly what she wants to do with her military career. The 20-year-old Army private wants to learn how to jump out of airplanes, and she wants to serve in Iraq. Fernstrom left Buxton Aug. 15, returning to duty with the Army after two weeks at home on leave and hopes […]