GORHAM — The town has posted a parking ban in effect from noon Wednesday, Feb. 7, to 6 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 8, due to the expected winter storm. The announcement said there is no parking on any public road or public easement; vehicles parked illegally or abandoned on roads are subject to towing at the owner’s expense or ticketing […]

WESTBROOK — The City Council is discussing the upcoming social services budget early this year to avoid repeating last year’s frustration over the process. The council held a workshop Feb. 5 to have a preliminary discussion of the budget process for social services agencies. Councilors didn’t discuss numbers, but some said they don’t want to see […]

WESTBROOK — The Maine Democratic Party is opening a new office in Westbrook on Friday. The new office, located at 90 Bridge St., will open Feb. 9 with a ceremony from 1:30-2:30 p.m. Maine Democratic Party Chairman Phil Bartlett will lead the event. Bartlett will be joined by U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley (D-Oregon), state Rep. Drew Gattine (D-Westbrook), […]

WESTBROOK — Organizations in and outside of the Frenchtown neighborhood have worked over the past two years to bring the community together, resulting in a decrease in crime and a higher sense of safety. The Frenchtown neighborhood, which has been known over the years for its bad reputation, has been changing its image recently. A […]

WESTBROOK — As the weekend approaches, people all over New England are counting down the days until Sunday’s big game. Viewing parties are being planned, mountains of food are being prepared, and fingers are being crossed. All eyes will be glued to the TV for the biggest sporting event of the year – the Puppy Bowl. This […]

WESTBROOK — Angelo Alonzo was the type of person who always helped out others. Now, one year after his death, his mother is honoring him by doing the same. Ruth Dow, owner of Forte Hair Salon at 816 Main St., will be donating $2 from every service in February to Maine Recovery Fund in Portland. Alonzo […]