WESTBROOK — Main Street will be invaded by ghosts, superheroes, princesses, witches and other costumed characters later this month as the Westbrook/Gorham Community Chamber of Commerce and the city team up for the annual Halloween on Main Street. This year’s event will take place from 4:30 to 6 p.m. Friday, Oct. 26. Main Street will […]
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We Love Sales
Two-day rummage sale – Friday, Oct. 12, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., and Saturday, Oct. 13, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Cressey Road United Methodist Church, Cressey Road (off Route 25), Gorham. Clothes, dishes, books, furniture, toys, puzzles, small appliances, house plants, and jewelry. Fill a grocery bag for a dollar 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday. Coffee, muffins and donut holes […]
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Gorham Notes
Elizabeth “Betty” Stultz Pride of Gorham celebrated her 104th birthday Sept. 27 with family members. Pride’s family includes her children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great -grandchildren. Meet the candidates Gorham Community Access Television has announced upcoming forums for the public to meet local and state candidates in three sessions at 7 p.m. in the Town Council […]
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City nears lawsuit settlement with fire chiefs
WESTBROOK — The City Council has given preliminary approval to a proposed settlement with the fire chief and deputy fire chief, who sued the city last spring. The settlement would pay Chief Andrew Turcotte and Deputy Chief Stephen Sloan $25,000 “to cover legal feels and other expenses incurred,” according to a memo from City Administrator Jerre […]
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Looking Back
Oct. 6, 1993 Aldermen voted 5-1 Monday to put Robert Smith on the Nov. 2 city ballot as the Republican candidate for Westbrook mayor. In doing so, they set aside a problem with the nomination papers – they weren’t endorsed by the party’s chairman or secretary. Kenneth Lefebvre, council president, asked the council to approve […]
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Here's Something: Alcohol abuse at root of Kavanaugh chaos
After the tumult, suspense, intrigue and upheaval of the Brett Kavanaugh judicial nomination hearings, what will be the lasting legacy of this made-for-TV spectacle? There were many lessons and revelations, but one in particular stuck out to me: Drinking alcohol to excess, even in high school, can come back and haunt you. Kavanaugh is an […]
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Politics & Other Mistakes: The Pingree conundrum
In an ironic twist, ranked-choice voting, supported by nearly all Democrats, has the potential to cost those same Democrats the only major office they hold in Maine. I’m much too polite to say I told you so. Instead, I’ll just chortle quietly to myself. Rep. Chellie Pingree, the Democrat who represents the state’s 1st District […]
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Chenette, Mendros vie in Senate District 31 race
Age: 27 Residence: 6A Lillian Ave., Saco Party affiliation: Democrat Family: Married Occupation: Marketing coordinator of Saco Sport & Fitness, owner of Chenette Media LLC Education: Bachelor’s degree in broadcast news, Lyndon State College (now Northern Vermont University) Political/civic experience: State senator 2016-present, state representative 2012-2016, State Board of Education 2008-2009, president of Saco Main […]
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City police on verge of receiving pay raises
WESTBROOK — The Westbrook Police Association is in the midst of getting new contracts put in place that City Administrator Jerre Bryant said will allow the city to better compensate and recruit officers. The City Council accepted the contracts at first reading Monday and will vote on final approval Oct. 15. The police association has […]
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Two sets sights on District 35 seat
WESTBROOK — A sitting city councilor with close to a decade of state government experience and a retired human resources manager looking to give back to his new community are seeking the state House of Representatives seat representing residents on the north side of the city. Ann Peoples, a Democrat who served in the Maine Legislature […]