When Bill Umbel sold his Portland bar and music venue Empire Dine & Dance in 2013, he took his time prepping his next venture. But his love for music, especially guitar-driven Americana and country, led him to Hawkes Plaza off Route 302 in nearby Westbrook. Over a few years, Umbel revamped country music legend Al […]

With the race for Westbrook mayor down to just a few days, the four candidates are making their final pitches to residents and hoping that momentum from last week’s debate can swing the votes in their favor. Candidates Jason Jerrier, Mike Sanphy, Michael Shaughnessy and James Tranchemontagne all said they were pleased with the Oct. […]

The Westbrook Mites A Team and B Team joined forces against Noble for their last game of the season, under the lights and on their home field. Noble ended up with the win, 18-6. On offense, Tony Bongomin started the first quarter with a 73-yard run, scoring a touchdown for the Mites. Together on offense, […]

A committee is evaluating the aging Gorham High School that officials say is cramped and outdated for education in this new century. The Gorham High School Building Committee recently has reviewed plans shelved a few years ago to renovate and expand the school, but is now taking a fresh look at problems and existing space […]