The Westbrook American reported on Oct. 22, 1958, that John Bragdon and Peter Beal, both of Westbrook, had reported to the air base in San Antonio, Texas, for training. Nineteen students from Gorham including Robert Shiers were attending the University of Maine for the fall semester.

Oct. 20, 1993 Three small tumors on the brain were responsible for his symptoms that were diagnosed at first as a minor stroke, Westbrook Mayor Fred Wescott said Monday. The tumors are to be shrunk with medicine and radiation that can eliminate them, and he intends to stay in the race for re-election Nov. 2. […]

WESTBROOK — As a veteran of the United States Marines, Blake Toth of Westbrook knows the power of service. Since leaving the military he has tried to find ways to continue serving his community. Toth embarked on a 171-mile journey along Route 302 from Vermont to Maine earlier this month to raise money for Honor […]

WESTBROOK — The school nutrition department is urging families to see if their students qualify for free or reduced lunch before the end of the month. Schoo Nutrition Director Mary Emerson said free and reduced lunch applications are accepted throughout the year, but the state’s budget subsidy to local school districts is based on free […]

Historical society annual meeting The Buxton-Hollis Historical Society, 100 Main St., Bar Mills, will hold its annual meeting from 5-9 p.m. Saturday, Nov.3, with election of officers, a potluck dinner and a program. Nancy Ponzetti, historian and teacher, will speak on the confederacy of the Wabanaki, “People of the Dawn.” “The Wabnaki are the first […]

Historical society annual meeting The Buxton-Hollis Historical Society, 100 Main St., Bar Mills, will hold its annual meeting from 5-9 p.m. Saturday, Nov.3, with election of officers, a potluck dinner and a program. Nancy Ponzetti, historian and teacher, will speak on the confederacy of the Wabanaki, “People of the Dawn.” “The Wabnaki are the first […]