State police are investigating a collision of two cruisers involving Buxton police and York County Sheriff’s Department. Sgt. Jonathan Shapiro, a spokesman for Maine State Police at Troop A in Alfred, said Buxton Police Officer Brad Gaumont and York County Deputy Sheriff Shawn Sanborn were uninjured in the collision, which occurred at 2:30 a.m. on […]

State police are investigating a collision of two cruisers involving Buxton police and York County Sheriff’s Department. Sgt. Jonathan Shapiro, a spokesman for Maine State Police at Troop A in Alfred, said Buxton Police Officer Brad Gaumont and York County Deputy Sheriff Shawn Sanborn were uninjured in the collision, which occurred at 2:30 a.m. on […]

On two occasions in as many weeks, the Portland City Council passed sweeping new zoning changes intended to keep franchise restaurants out of the Forest City. The first, inspired by the prospect that Maine’s first Hooters restaurant could open downtown, limits the number, size and location of some types of so-called “formula” businesses in the […]

It’s that time of year again! The elves are busy in their North Pole workshop making all their wonderful toys. Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixen, Comet, Cupid, Donner, Blitzen and Rudolph are getting ready for their long flight and Santa’s made his list and is checking it twice. But Santa’s getting some help this year. He’ll […]

Church luncheon – Thursday, Dec. 14, noon, Westbrook-Warren Congregational Church, 810 Main St., Westbrook. Ham. $3.50. Pancake breakfast – Saturday, Dec. 16, 7:30-10 a.m., Gorham Lions Club, 414 South St., Gorham. $5, $2.50 Roast beef supper – Saturday, Dec. 16, 5 and 6 p.m., Sebago Lake Congregational Church, 410 Northeast Road ( Route 35), Sebago […]

Bluegrass pioneer Bluegrass and old-time country-music pioneer Al Hawkes was the speaker at the Dec. 6 meeting of the Westbrook Historical Society. He spoke about his musical career, showed pictures of his studio and his extensive record collection, which exceeds 40,000 78, 33 and 45 RPM discs, along with rare radio transcriptions, songbooks, etc. Al […]

Bluegrass pioneer Bluegrass and old-time country-music pioneer Al Hawkes was the speaker at the Dec. 6 meeting of the Westbrook Historical Society. He spoke about his musical career, showed pictures of his studio and his extensive record collection, which exceeds 40,000 78, 33 and 45 RPM discs, along with rare radio transcriptions, songbooks, etc. Al […]

New bank adds to heat fund Ken Acker, TruChoice Federal Credit Union president and chief executive officer, recently presented Buxton Selectwomn Jean Harmon with a check for $500 to support Buxton’s Keep The Heat On Program. “We haven’t even opened our doors yet, and we feel like a part of the community,” said Acker, referring […]

A woman was taken to the hospital and a building is in need of repair after a two-car accident in downtown Westbrook Monday afternoon. The collision occurred near the intersection of Church and Main streets, near the TD Banknorth building at around 1 p.m. According to police, James Lapointe, 48, of Spring Street, was exiting […]

A woman was taken to the hospital and a building is in need of repair after a two-car accident in downtown Westbrook Monday afternoon. The collision occurred near the intersection of Church and Main streets, near the TD Banknorth building at around 1 p.m. According to police, James Lapointe, 48, of Spring Street, was exiting […]