Library demonstration in Augusta The North Gorham Library will be represented in Augusta as the legislature hosts a display today (Jan. 11) in the Hall of Flags at the State House for Maine Library Week, which began on Monday, Jan. 9. Jan Labrecque, president of the board of North Gorham Library, and Virginia Rundell, librarian, […]

Finding housing is tough in southern Maine, but it’s particularly tough for a convicted kidnapper. Anyone who has been following the ongoing saga of Norman Dickinson knows that. Dickinson has been kicked out of home after home in his quest to start his life again after years of imprisonment. His story highlights the state’s lack […]

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration has cited a Gorham roofing company after an employee fell from a roof in November. Anthony Lemire, OSHA area director, said Tuesday that OSHA issued three citations for violations for a total penalty of $3,450 to Topless Roofing and Siding Company on Dec. 12. “All three were serious violations,” […]

According to The National Institute on Aging, less than one-third of Americans over 55 are physically active. But those who have adopted a regular exercise program are living longer and enjoying their years to the fullest. In fact, regardless of their age or state of health, older adults can significantly slow the deterioration of both […]

In his inaugural address Monday night, Mayor Bruce Chuluda touted the city’s efforts to bring new businesses to the city and tax relief to citizens in the last two years and announced plans to seek a use for the junior high school building. Chuluda, the new City Council, the School Committee and the city clerk […]

On Monday, I was honored to be elected president of the Westbrook City Council. As I told my fellow councilors that night, I will never be able to fill Jim Violette’s big shoes, but I will do my best. I also touched on Jim Violette’s last remarks regarding respect. Smart, hard-working people often disagree. During […]