Voters will head to the polls June 12 to decide who will represent the Republican and Democratic parties in the November general election for state offices. With the exception of the race for Senate District 28, the races are uncontested. In Senate District 25, Republican David Savage, 17 Winslow Road in Falmouth, is looking to […]
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News and information from and about the Maine towns of Westbrook, Gorham and Buxton.
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Brewer seeks to raze house to expand beer garden
WESTBROOK — One of the newest businesses in the city is looking to demolish one of the oldest houses for an expansion project. The Planning Board will hear details June 5 about Mast Landing Brewing Company’s plans to raze a single-family home at 15 Mechanic St. so it can expand its outdoor beer garden and allow […]
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Don's Lunch, neighbors reach agreement
WESTBROOK — Don’s Lunch is open for business once again at 925 Main St., but it will be scaling back its hours slightly to help mitigate noise and other nuisance complaints by neighbors. Earlier this month, Nancy Litrocapes, one of the three condo owners at 917 Main St., said since the business began operating in the […]
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Windham man faces Gorham OUI charge
GORHAM — Police said a 20-year-old Windham man, suspected of hitting several parked cars with a pickup truck in Gorham at 9:54 p.m. on May 22, was arrested and transported to Cumberland County Jail in Portland. Deputy Police Chief Christopher Sanborn said in a press release Wednesday that Hudson Adams was charged with operating under the […]
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Man charged in Buxton crash
BUXTON — A 26-year-old Arundel man has been charged following a crash May 21 on Parker Farm Road in Buxton, according to Police Chief Troy Cline. Police believe that the two cars involved in the crash may have been drag racing. Cline said Brandon Buzynski of Arundel has been charged with driving to endanger, a […]
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Girls Lacrosse: In a tale of two halves, Freeport edges past Gorham
GORHAM—After their visitors, the Falcons, posted a huge first half on Friday afternoon, May 18, the Rams could’ve cashed it in, called it a day. Instead, they responded with their own huge half, the second half: Bridget Rossingol hashed four for the Rams in the downhill stretch, leading a comeback effort that almost succeeded. Almost, […]
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Donor makes big dent in school lunch debt
WESTBROOK — An anonymous donor has stepped forward with $10,000 to wipe out much of the schools’ unpaid lunch debt. The donation arrived Monday, said Westbrook Superintendent Peter Lancia. “It was a little surreal and pretty amazing,” Lancia said. “We get donations that come in to help with the debt, but we have never seen something […]
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Boys Lacrosse: Gorham motors past Scarborough on huge first half
GORHAM—Chris Tucker put the Rams on top early when the Red Storm came to town on Thursday evening, May 17, while teammate Jake Dupuis posted the game’s biggest take, a hat trick and then some. Gorham never looked back once Tucker broke the ice, and Dupuis finished with four total, not to mention an assist. […]
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Girls Lacrosse: Westbrook downs Deering for first victory of year
PORTLAND—Westbrook picked up their first win of the season so far – against a solid Deering squad, no less – on Thursday afternoon, May 17. Michaela Russell helmed the Blazes’ attack, adding five goals en route to the 7-4 final. “I always expect to play Deering close,” said Westbrook head coach Kevin Roy. “We’ve been […]
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Vote yes to restore majority rule
Two years ago a majority of Maine voters approved the use of ranked-choice voting. Since then, the Legislature has been trying to kill it in order to protect the power structure within the big political parties. On June 12, Mainers will once again have an opportunity to say Yes to the option of “instant runoff” […]