A tax break awarded by the Gorham Town Council to a local business has drawn some criticism from other businesses in town, saying the decision was unfair. On June 6, the council awarded a tax break to Moody’s Collision Center on Narragansett Street to extend industrial electrical service to their site in connection with an […]

Following a write-in campaign, it appears that a former Gorham police lieutenant, Edward “Ted” Blais, will be on the November ballot as the Republican candidate for Cumberland County sheriff. Bill Holmes, chairman of the Cumberland County Republican Committee, said Blais unofficially tallied 400 write-in votes in last week’s primary, 100 more than required for Blais’ […]

Gowen on dean’s list Tyler J. Gowen has been named to the dean’s list for the second semester at the University of New England in Biddeford. Tyler, who is majoring in medical biology, is the son of Bruce and Mary Gowen. Burnheimer excels in academics John Burnheimer has been named to the dean’s list at […]

June 24th is the date for the fifth Annual “His Gifts, His Presence” New England Christian Arts Festival. The event will be held from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m., at the Greater Portland Vineyard Christian Fellowship, 715 Bridgton Road in Westbrook, right next to Pride’s Corner Drive-in. This interdenominational event features dancers, musicians, poets, potters, […]

On the last days of a teaching career in Westbrook that spanned 44 years, retiring high school math teacher Wally Hayes is understandably emotional. There are too many kids, too many classes and too many school years to think about. Looking back on his career and the lives he touched, Hayes’ mind jumps around, he […]

On the last days of a teaching career in Westbrook that spanned 44 years, retiring high school math teacher Wally Hayes is understandably emotional. There are too many kids, too many classes and too many school years to think about. Looking back on his career and the lives he touched, Hayes’ mind jumps around, he […]

Buxton voters last week returned Cliff Emery to the Board of Selectmen, approved a school budget and passed the municipal budget in town meeting, all without changing the tax rate. In a light voter turnout on June 13, Emery, who served for the past year as chairman of the board , tallied 425 votes, handily […]

June 1981 Renovations are planned at Westbrook City Hall. City Clerk William L. Clarke, commenting in the American Journal, asked for changes in the plans. Mayor William B. O’Gara responded by inviting Clarke to run for mayor. Clarke then invited O’Gara to run for clerk. O’Gara is in his fourth term; Clarke is in his […]

June 1981 Renovations are planned at Westbrook City Hall. City Clerk William L. Clarke, commenting in the American Journal, asked for changes in the plans. Mayor William B. O’Gara responded by inviting Clarke to run for mayor. Clarke then invited O’Gara to run for clerk. O’Gara is in his fourth term; Clarke is in his […]

Get ready people for another office building. The park is getting smaller all the time. I can’t believe all the attention to the terrific view of the falls and boardwalk and now a seven story building. I urge every one that signed the petition and anyone else interested in the park to call your city […]