My name is Erin Collins and I am the owner of Haven’s Candies. We have been in business for over 100 years and are committed to making our business successful for many years ahead. To do this, we need legislators who actually care about business. We need legislators who don’t just talk about how much […]
October 2018
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Looking sharp with their sheep
Three local students proudly show their ribbon-winning sheep last week at the Cumberland Fair. They are, from left, William Thiele, 11, of Westbrook, Christian Randall, 12, of Gorham, and Caitlin Randall, 15, of Gorham. Thiele finished third with Cocoa; Christian Randall was second with Lily Love; and Caitlin Randall on her birthday won the […]
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Westbrook Notes
On the 17th anniversary of the Sept.11 attacks, Westbrook-Gorham Rotary welcomed Sgt. First Class Scott Hamilton of the Maine Army National Guard’s 262nd Engineer Company, located across from Westbrook High School. Rotarian and Navy Reserve Commander Phil Spiller, left, introduced Hamilton, briefly describing his own overseas experience with the U.S. Navy on the day of […]
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City wants North Street fire property fixed
WESTBROOK — As the investigation into the cause of a June 8 fire at 9 North St. continues, the city is preparing to take action to get the property owner to do something with the burned-out building. City Administrator Jerre Bryant said other than boarding up windows and securing the premise, nothing has been done on […]
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Letter: Let Volk continue make difference for state
When Amy Volk told her husband that she wanted to run for the Maine Legislature his first words were, “Are you crazy? Who would want to do that?” Her response was one sentences that speaks volumes about her. She said, “I really think I can make a difference.” Volk felt she could make a difference. […]
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We Love Sales
Two-day rummage sale – Friday, Oct. 12, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., and Saturday, Oct. 13, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Cressey Road United Methodist Church, Cressey Road (off Route 25), Gorham. Clothes, dishes, books, furniture, toys, puzzles, small appliances, house plants, and jewelry. Fill a grocery bag for a dollar 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday. Coffee, muffins and donut holes […]
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Gorham Notes
Elizabeth “Betty” Stultz Pride of Gorham celebrated her 104th birthday Sept. 27 with family members. Pride’s family includes her children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great -grandchildren. Meet the candidates Gorham Community Access Television has announced upcoming forums for the public to meet local and state candidates in three sessions at 7 p.m. in the Town Council […]
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60 Years Ago
The Westbrook American reported on Oct. 8, 1958, that Westbrook residents Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Fitzmorris and Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Robertson attended the Fryeburg Fair. SN Richard Hunt of the U.S. Navy was spending 30 days leave with his mother, Avis Hunt of Westbrook. He had completed a 12-month tour in Nova Scotia and […]
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City nears lawsuit settlement with fire chiefs
WESTBROOK — The City Council has given preliminary approval to a proposed settlement with the fire chief and deputy fire chief, who sued the city last spring. The settlement would pay Chief Andrew Turcotte and Deputy Chief Stephen Sloan $25,000 “to cover legal feels and other expenses incurred,” according to a memo from City Administrator Jerre […]
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Looking Back
Oct. 6, 1993 Aldermen voted 5-1 Monday to put Robert Smith on the Nov. 2 city ballot as the Republican candidate for Westbrook mayor. In doing so, they set aside a problem with the nomination papers – they weren’t endorsed by the party’s chairman or secretary. Kenneth Lefebvre, council president, asked the council to approve […]