WESTBROOK — The time has come for the old fire station building at 41 Cumberland St. to be given back to Sappi, City Administrator Jerre Bryant says, and even Mayor Mike Sanphy, the driver of a plan for its reuse just a year ago, agrees. The council is expected to take up the topic next […]

WESTBROOK — Next weekend, artists will convene across the city as part of Westbrook Arts and Culture’s annual Paint Westbrook event. Local artist Mary Brooking, an organizer of the Sept. 8 event, said artists will set up between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. to paint or sketch sites across the city. The downtown area, she […]

The kickoff of Metro’s public transit expansion to Gorham drew several speakers Monday at the University of Southern Maine campus in Portland. Pictured, from left, are Gorham Town Councilor Marla Stelk, Metro President John Thompson, Portland City Councilor Belinda Ray, Metro General Manager Greg Jordan, USM President Glenn Cummings  and Westbrook City Administrator Jerre Bryant. […]

Sept. 1, 1993 D&G Machine Products Inc. has expanded its workforce from 50 to 70 since its move this year to a 55,000-square-foot new home in Westbrook’s Five-Star Industrial Park. “We’ll be hiring 10 or 15 more in the near future,” said David Gushee of Gorham, president and majority stockholder. The company expects sales of […]

WESTBROOK — When Danielle Drouin started Drouin Dance Center more than a dozen years ago, she wanted to create a dance studio that gave all individuals a change to dance, no matter ability level. A program launching in October will extend her philosophy further by helping children with special needs find joy in the performing […]

Kennie dies at 48 The community is mourning the passing of Public Works Director Thomas Kennie, who died at age 48 on Aug. 23.  Buxton Town Hall will be closed Friday, Aug. 31. “It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Public Works Director Tom Kennie. The town sends its sincere […]

Westbrook’s soldiers who fought in World War I are shown in this Westbrook Historical Society photo. The end of World War I and Armistice Day will be the topic of a presentation when the society meets next week. Professor to speak on WWI Westbrook Historical Society will learn about the ending of World War I […]

New Year Gorham seeks coordinator The coordinator of New Year Gorham is stepping down following the next celebration and is hoping a volunteer will come forward to continue the annual event that began a decade ago. “It is with mixed emotions, I have announced this is the last year I will serve as the coordinator […]