I am casting my vote in the upcoming election for Anne B. Gass, an Independent for House District 67. Most of my life I have been a solid Republican, but after many years of watching and listening to the divisive wrangling going on in Augusta, I feel we need cooler, independent heads and voices to […]
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Letter: Gass will bring needed change to Augusta
It’s time for positive change in Augusta. In House District 67 which includes most of Gray, parts of Raymond and Casco, and Frye Island we have an opportunity to elect an exceptional candidate with Independent Anne Gass. I’ve known Anne for many years and my admiration and respect for her has only grown. She has […]
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Gorham OKs Narragansett zoning change
Gorham Town Council Tuesday approves mixed-use allowing residential units on floors above businesses in the Narragansett Development District. GORHAM — The Town Council Tuesday approved a measure that amends the commercial Narragansett Development District to allow mixed-use buildings with residential units on floors above businesses. The district runs along a stretch of Narragansett Street westerly from the […]
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Main, Spring streets to be closed for sewer work
WESTBROOK — Parts of two of the city’s busiest roads will be shut down temporarily later this month for utility work. A section of Main Street between Stroudwater and Spring streets will be closed from 8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 12, to 6:30 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 13, at 6:30 so sewer and water lines can be connected […]
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Countdown on for Halloween on Main Street
WESTBROOK — Main Street will be invaded by ghosts, superheroes, princesses, witches and other costumed characters later this month as the Westbrook/Gorham Community Chamber of Commerce and the city team up for the annual Halloween on Main Street. This year’s event will take place from 4:30 to 6 p.m. Friday, Oct. 26. Main Street will […]
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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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Letter: Volk knows importance of small businesses
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 […]
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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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City police on verge of receiving pay raises
WESTBROOK — The Westbrook Police Association is in the midst of getting new contracts put in place that City Administrator Jerre Bryant said will allow the city to better compensate and recruit officers. The City Council accepted the contracts at first reading Monday and will vote on final approval Oct. 15. The police association has […]
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Two sets sights on District 35 seat
WESTBROOK — A sitting city councilor with close to a decade of state government experience and a retired human resources manager looking to give back to his new community are seeking the state House of Representatives seat representing residents on the north side of the city. Ann Peoples, a Democrat who served in the Maine Legislature […]