The South Portland Public Library will celebrate the end of its annual Summer Reading Program with an outdoor concert featuring Pookie and the Boys on Saturday, Aug. 20, at noon. Those who attend should bring a picnic lunch, a blanket, lawn chairs and sunscreen. Pookie and the Boys hail from Cape Elizabeth and their music […]

In an election year marked by a national presidential campaign, Westbrook’s municipal races also have the potential to produce high voter turnout. Yet, with the election less than three months away, it remains mostly unclear what the final local ballot will look like. Highlighting the Nov. 8 election are contests for Westbrook’s mayor and seven […]

Westbrook may move to counteract development pressure by acquiring more open space. Bob Adam, the owner of the 70-acre Rivermeadow Golf Club on Lincoln Street, said he is in negotiations with the city over a portion of the property that includes the former seventh, eighth and ninth holes adjacent to the skating rink. The parcel […]

Jeanne (Rita) Afthim McKenney, 78, of Westbrook, died Aug. 9, 2016. She was born in Westbrook, the daughter of the late William and Marguerite (Pineau) Afthim, and was one of 13 children. She worked at S. D.Warren for over 30 years. She enjoyed walking and was a big sports fan and faithfully watched all games […]

Volunteers of the Dorcas Society of Hollis and Buxton are revving up this week for a fair, lawn party and car show on Saturday at Tory Hill, intersection of route 202 and 112 in Buxton. With free admission, the event, from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 20, will be hosted at the historic Royal […]

A statement typed on several pieces of paper found at the Westbrook Pointe apartment complex saying, “All Muslims are terrorists should be killed,” is being investigated Wednesday by the Westbrook Police Department. According to a press release from Westbrook Police Chief Janine Roberts, a report of the threats was made by an Iraqi resident at the public […]