GORHAM — Child sex charges are piling up against a Gorham man, according to a Cumberland County Grand Jury indictment released this week. In addition to facing federal charges, Christopher Shepard, 31, has been indicted on three counts of gross sexual assault involving a child under age 12 – a Class A crime – and sexual misconduct […]

WESTBROOK — Four school buses have been pulled from the road after they failed a state police inspection last week. The school department’s buses were inspected last week after police were notified that many were past due. According to Sgt. Randall Keaten of the state police motor vehicle inspection unit, several more buses have yet to […]

WESTBROOK — People who know Zainab Almatwari agree on one thing – she’s going to change the world. This is the consensus among the teachers, administrators and nonprofit leaders who have worked with the Westbrook High School freshman over the past year. Since moving to the U.S. from Iraq in March 2016, the 14-year-old has made quite […]

The Westbrook American reported on June 19, 1957, that Gorham Raceway was to open its harness horse racing season on June 24 and continue through July 20. John O’Gara Jr. was general chairman when the Westbrook High School class of 1942 held its second reunion. They gathered at the Old Orchard Country Club.

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WESTBROOK — People who know Zainab Almatwari agree on one thing – she’s going to change the world. This is the consensus among the teachers, administrators and nonprofit leaders who have worked with the Westbrook High School freshman over the past year. Since moving to the U.S. from Iraq in March 2016, the 14-year-old has made quite […]

WESTBROOK — City officials and leaders say Maine Medical Center’s recent purchase of One Riverfront Plaza will be beneficial for Westbrook’s downtown. The medical center announced last week that it has purchased One Riverfront Plaza for $10.75 million. The sale is expected to bring 400-500 workers to the downtown, according to an MMC spokeswoman. Mayor Mike Sanphy […]

GORHAM — Voters Tuesday overwhelmingly ratified the $37.4 million school budget 807-256. The school spending plan is for the fiscal year beginning July 1. In a local referendum, a measure to borrow up to $500,000 as the town’s share to fix South Street was approved 861-237. The state’s referendum question seeking $50 million to enhance […]

GORHAM — Voters Tuesday overwhelmingly ratified the $37.4 million school budget 807-256. The school spending plan is for the fiscal year beginning July 1. In a local referendum, a measure to borrow up to $500,000 as the town’s share to fix South Street was approved 861-237. The state’s referendum question seeking $50 million to enhance […]