Gov. Paul LePage’s executive order on Dec. 27 to reduce state spending will have an impact on local schools. And while the numbers aren’t huge, any curtailment of state aid is painful, said Westbrook School Superintendent Marc Gousse. “We’re like most places, stretched to the limit already. When you take something that’s bare bones and […]

Gov. Paul LePage’s executive order on Dec. 27 to reduce state spending will have an impact on local schools. And while the numbers aren’t huge, any curtailment of state aid is painful, said Westbrook School Superintendent Marc Gousse. “We’re like most places, stretched to the limit already. When you take something that’s bare bones and […]

GORHAM – Snow, horses, fireworks and smiling faces rang in 2013 at the New Year Gorham celebration on a frigid Monday evening. The celebration featured several family-oriented shows at venues around the village and even a bit of old-fashioned nostalgia on village streets. Hardy revelers rode through the night air between shows in a wagon […]

WESTBROOK – A New Year’s Eve fire damaged a home on Brook Street in Westbrook. According to Capt. Peter Mullin of the Westbrook Fire Department, the two-alarm fire caused “substantial” damage to the home at 422 Brook St., though he said the damage appeared to be repairable. The fire was reported at about 9:30 p.m. […]

WESTBROOK – The Westbrook City Council will begin its discussions about the city’s proposed new comprehensive plan at its first meeting of the new year. The council is scheduled to discuss and take an initial vote on the new plan at its meeting Monday, Jan. 7, at 7 p.m. in room 114 of Westbrook High […]