A year ago, on Dec. 1, 2016, I last wrote as a guest commentator here remarking on the acceleration of change in Westbrook. It’s certainly been a busy year for our community, with the completion of the Bridge Street streetscape and bridge project leading into Vallee Square, and the opening of BreaLu, Jack’s Thai, YES […]

A year ago, on Dec. 1, 2016, I last wrote as a guest commentator here remarking on the acceleration of change in Westbrook. It’s certainly been a busy year for our community, with the completion of the Bridge Street streetscape and bridge project leading into Vallee Square, and the opening of BreaLu, Jack’s Thai, YES […]

Grange and Scouts craft fair – Saturday, Dec. 9, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Highland Lake Grange, 9 Hardy Road, Westbrook. Baked goods, knitted items, assorted crafts, jewelry, baby items, Rodan and Fields products, Scentsy items, quilts, blankets, ornaments, reflexology and rice warmers. Cookie walk and Santa – Sunday, Dec. 10, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Dorcas Society of Hollis and […]

PORTLAND — Twenty-five years after her mother was crowned the first queen of light at St. Ansgar Lutheran Church, Paige Marchand of Gorham had the same honor. During a special Festival of St. Lucia held at the Rosemont neighborhood church Sunday, Marchand took on the role of the saint, who was martyred by the Romans […]

Dec. 9, 1992 University of Southern Maine officials could consider abolishing fraternities if criminal and behavior problems continue. That action is just one option being discussed following a series of incidents, which include the arrests of two fraternity presidents and a prison term for one partygoer who raped a woman in a frat house bathroom. […]

Alpine Skiing (Bonny Eagle and Massabesic ski with Gorham)Coach: Sean MunkacsiKey athletes returning: Owen Smith, Victor Popov, Derek Kuusela, Jacob Polchies, Sam Cousins, Maggie Munkacsi, Estelle BallardOutlook: “This year our depth has increased considerably and we are focused on putting solid runs together more consistently than last year,” Coach Munkacsi says. “We have increased the […]

Boys BasketballCoach: Dan LeGageLast year’s record: 13-5, fell in quarterfinals to YorkKey players lost: Bailey Sawyer, Hamza HanifiKey players returning: Zac Manoogian, Landon Sjoberg, Deng Jany, Kyle Champagne, Abeir ManyielKey matchups: Greely, Falmouth, Cape Elizabeth, Marshwood, Biddeford, York, KennebunkOutlook: This year’s Blazes, will, as LeGage says, “look to play at a fast pace, and will […]

Gorham Town Councilor Marla Stelk, left, Tuesday introduces a proposed property tax rebate plan for the town’s elderly. GORHAM —  The Town Council Tuesday unanimously backed sending a tax rebate plan for senior citizens to its Ordinance Committee for study and a recommendation. Under language presented in Tuesday’s Town Council agenda, eligible seniors age 70 or […]

Community meal – Thursday, Dec. 7, noon, Westbrook-Warren Congregational Church, 810 Main St., Westbrook. Baked ham. $5. Free dinner – Thursday, Dec. 7, St. Peters Episcopal Church, 678 Washington St., Portland. Chowder luncheon – Friday, Dec. 8, and every Friday, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., North Deering Congregational Church, 1364 Washington Ave., Portland. Bowl of haddock chowder with […]

Community ChurchChristmas events   The Christmas Tree Festival at Bar Mills Community Church, 13 Hermit Thrush Drive, continues with events through Wednesday, Dec. 20. Events and entertainment this week include “Old Country Music” with J and J, 7-8 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 8; Magic Fred Show, 10 a.m.- 1 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 9; and Women’s Fellowship […]