Yard debris program to begin The fall yard debris program will run from Oct. 28-Nov. 9. Properly bagged leaves and small amounts of branches will be collected curbside. All leaves must be in paper bags. In addition, during this time residents can drop off leaves and brush at the Public Services facility at 371 Saco […]
September 2013
Pike to blast
WESTBROOK – Pike Industries will begin blasting at its Spring Street quarry Friday, as long as the weather cooperates. A motion to keep the quarry from becoming operational was filed in mid-September on behalf of an abutter, Smiling Hill Farm, after the initial blast, scheduled for Sept. 13, did not take place due to weather […]
Mayoral candidates stake out positions
WESTBROOK – Amid the appearance of signs and emerging plans for house-to-house campaigning, the three candidates for the job of Westbrook’s mayor are now carving out their positions. The race marks the first time in recent memory that Westbrook voters will choose among three candidates. They are: • Democrat Colleen Hilton, the two-term mayor, who […]
Student data analyzed to improve achievement
WESTBROOK – No one disputes that Westbrook schools have a problem. The high dropout rate, low test scores and C grade rating from the state’s 2013 report card for all school districts in the state have left residents and school officials trying to figure out how things can improve. Now, members of the Westbrook Children’s […]
Convenience store set-to
GORHAM – With opposition already on record in the neighborhood, a public hearing on a proposed Cumberland Farms convenience store and gas station in South Gorham will likely pack a Town Council meeting next week. Cumberland Farms, which has a store and pumps in Gorham Village, is asking Gorham to amend a contract zone where […]
S. Carolina man sentenced to 40 years in Maine child porn case
Daniel Cobb shared explicit photos of minors with a Portland man, who was sentenced to 25 years in the same case.
S. Carolina man sentenced to 40 years in Maine child porn case
Daniel Cobb shared explicit photos of minors with a Portland man, who was sentenced to 25 years in the same case.
Bud Selig says he will retire in 2015
The baseball commissioner says his transition plan will include a reorganization of central baseball management.
Interpol issues alert for British terrorist’s widow
An arrest notice is issued at the request of Kenya, though no mention is made of the attack on a Nairobi shopping mall.
Interpol issues alert for British terrorist’s widow
An arrest notice is issued at the request of Kenya, though no mention is made of the attack on a Nairobi shopping mall.