Arsenault, Joyce Ann, 80 of Westbrook, died on Nov. 21, 2016. Arrangements by Jones, Rich and Hutchins, Portland. Chadbourne Sr., Peter J., 68, of Gorham, died on Nov. 27, 2016. Arrangements by A. T. Hutchins Funeral Home. Hall, Reginald E., 87, of Windham, died on Nov. 29, 2016. Arrangements by Jones, Rich & Hutchins Funeral […]
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News and information from and about the Maine towns of Westbrook, Gorham and Buxton.
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Deaths
Arsenault, Joyce Ann, 80 of Westbrook, died on Nov. 21, 2016. Arrangements by Jones, Rich and Hutchins, Portland. Chadbourne Sr., Peter J., 68, of Gorham, died on Nov. 27, 2016. Arrangements by A. T. Hutchins Funeral Home. Hall, Reginald E., 87, of Windham, died on Nov. 29, 2016. Arrangements by Jones, Rich & Hutchins Funeral […]
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Gorham OKs Sebago Brewing plan
The Gorham Planning Board Monday in a 4-0 vote approved a plan by Sebago Brewing Company to build a $5 million headquarters on 6.5 acres on lower Main Street. Planners Scott Firmin recused and Scott Herrick was absent. The two-story building will include a brewery, tasting room, event center, warehouse and corporate offices. The company had outgrown […]
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Good design needn't cost more
While Risbara’s new architecture proposed for Phase II of its Blue Spruce Farm subdivision on Spring Street in Westbrook represents a positive step forward, I wish to correct the mistaken impression that good design is necessarily something “extra” added that costs more. I’m not talking about major surgery such as making the wings of the […]
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Mill Brook Preserve trail opens Saturday
WESTBROOK—After piecing together large sections of land along an important coldwater stream, the Presumpscot Regional Land Trust will officially open its three-mile Mill Brook Preserve trail system this weekend. Through donations of land from the city and nearby landowners, the land trust has used hundreds of volunteer hours to build the trail. Mill Brook, running […]
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Inauguration 2016: Mayor Sanphy promises collaboration
WESTBROOK—Ideas – the good, the bad and the unconventional – was the theme of the evening at the 2016 inauguration of the city’s new administration on Monday. Mayor Mike Sanphy promised to listen to the varying perspectives of his constituents, and City Council President Brendan Rielly lauded fellow city officials for their ability to present […]
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Residential fires strike in Gorham
Firefighters battled fires that struck two Gorham properties in the downtown area within two days early this week. Fast response by firefighters saved a home at 8 Spruce Lane, off South Street, during the evening commuter rush Monday. The fire followed a blaze about 3 a.m. Sunday that Gorham Fire Chief Robert Lefebvre said “severely damaged” a residence at […]
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Westbrook Notes
Trinity church concert Trinity Lutheran Church, 612 Main St., is hosting a holiday concert, “It Came Upon a Christmas Season,” at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 11. The concert features Heather Connolly and Ransomed Souls, Tricia Bumby and Betty McIntyre. Donations of athletic socks or cash will benefit Preble Street Resource Center. “Connolly is an […]
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'Right man, right time': Cummings formally installed at University of Southern Maine
GORHAM — The University of Southern Maine was struggling when Glenn Cummings took the reins last year. But the outlook appeared brighter when he was officially installed Dec. 2 as the university’s 13th president. “I’m truly humbled,” Cummings told a packed crowd at the USM Field House. “I’m so happy to have this job.” He […]
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Spirit of Christmas alive and well in Westbrook
From left, Kallie Cyr, Morgan Kendall, Riannon Doiron, and Kara Fortier of the Westbrook High School Interact Club, which is sponsored by the Westbrook-Gorham Rotary, show off their tree at Westbrook Festival of Trees. The 16th annual event runs all week through Dec. 10. The annual “Mad Hatter’s Tea Party” at Westbrook Festival of Trees […]