Sebago Brewing Company executives are enthused about its plans for a new, $5 million corporate headquaters and brewery they are proposing in Gorham. “Our sales are out pacing our production,” Kai Adams, a co-founder, said recently. “We want our customers to have access to our beer.” So, the company is seeking approval from the town […]
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News and information from and about the Maine towns of Westbrook, Gorham and Buxton.
Paul Emery remembered for ‘big heart, even bigger laugh’
Paul Emery, a former Westbrook city councilor known as a boisterous and caring community advocate, died last week at 74. Emery, who had served three terms on the City Council, from 2009-15, died Wednesday, Oct. 26, at Gosnell Memorial Hospice House in Scarborough following a short battle with cancer. A funeral for Emery was held […]
Coming soon: Land-use meeting, Blue Spruce site walk
Residents and members of the Westbrook Planning Board will get a fresh look at the proposed Phase 2 of Blue Spruce Farm during a site walk Saturday, Nov. 5, at 9 a.m. Also next week, those in favor of amending the city’s land-use ordinances, which have come under scrutiny by a number of residents, will […]
Sanphy’s experience, knowledge unparalleled
If you’re a resident, taxpayer or active member of the Westbrook community, chances are you’ve heard of Mike Sanphy. That’s because very few community leaders come along with the experience and knowledge of a city’s inner workings, public services, citizens, and history that Mike possesses. In many ways, Mr. Sanphy reminds me of my late […]
Girls Soccer: Gorham topples Falmouth, advances to A South Final
Jenna Cowan put the Rams on top of visiting Falmouth early in Monday night, Oct. 31’s A South semi, giving her team a narrow lead they vigilantly guarded throughout the night. Gorham ultimately downed the Yachtsmen 2-0 to earn a matchup with Scarborough in Wednesday’s Regional Final. Gorham head coach Jeanne Zarilli remarked on her […]
XC Regionals unfold
Inclement conditions left participants and spectators alike chilly and wet, but the Southern Maine Regional Cross Country Championship races nevertheless went off without a hitch at Twin Brook in Cumberland on Saturday, Oct. 29. The top nine boys and girls teams in Class A and the top eight in Class be advance to States, slated […]
XC Regionals unfold
Inclement conditions left participants and spectators alike chilly and wet, but the Southern Maine Regional Cross Country Championship races nevertheless went off without a hitch at Twin Brook in Cumberland on Saturday, Oct. 29. The top nine boys and girls teams in Class A and the top eight in Class be advance to States, slated […]
Scarborough succumbs to Rams in soccer semis
Three different Rams – Ethan Orach, Jackson Fotter and Ryan Firmin – hashed goals vs. Scarborough in the rivals’ semifinal matchup on Monday night, Oct. 31. Marc Guerette finally put the Storm on the board in the second half, but couldn’t kick off a comeback, and Gorham took the W 3-1. “You don’t take the […]
Scarborough succumbs to Rams in soccer semis
Three different Rams – Ethan Orach, Jackson Fotter and Ryan Firmin – hashed goals vs. Scarborough in the rivals’ semifinal matchup on Monday night, Oct. 31. Marc Guerette finally put the Storm on the board in the second half, but couldn’t kick off a comeback, and Gorham took the W 3-1. “You don’t take the […]
Scarborough succumbs to Rams in soccer semis
Three different Rams – Ethan Orach, Jackson Fotter and Ryan Firmin – hashed goals vs. Scarborough in the rivals’ semifinal matchup on Monday night, Oct. 31. Marc Guerette finally put the Storm on the board in the second half, but couldn’t kick off a comeback, and Gorham took the W 3-1. “You don’t take the […]