PORTLAND — The city’s two major hospitals are poised for significant expansions. As Maine Medical Center prepares for the first Planning Board site review workshop Jan. 23 on a planned $512 million project, Mercy Hospital has begun a renewed effort to expand its Fore River Parkway campus. “The important thing to understand, this is a […]
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South Portland and Scarborough news from The Forecaster.
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Funding assists Westbrook Housing residents
WESTBROOK — Westbrook Housing has received almost $43,000 from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development to help low-income residents become financially stable and independent. U.S. senators from Maine, Susan Collins and Angus King, announced last month that nine Maine cities and towns would be receiving funds for housing programs. Westbrook Housing has received the […]
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The Universal Notebook: Still kickin'
Last Thursday, some 100 hardy souls braved the deep freeze to attend the funeral of Mary Estelle Blake, a pillar of the Yarmouth community who passed away at the great age of 97. Mary Estelle was a cranky old Yankee with some hard bark on her protecting a tender soul and a good heart. Her […]
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A shining new year
Jason Bluck of Sub Zero Ice Carvings in Topsham created this illuminated ice sculpture for New Year Gorham. The annual event drew an appreciative crowd in spite of the frigid temperatures. See story, page 4.
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Briefs
Mayor holdsoffice hours with Sen. Breen WESTBROOK — Sen. Cathy Breen will join Mayor Mike Sanphy for office hours this weekend. Sanphy and Breen will meet with members of the public on Saturday, Jan. 6, from 9-10 a.m. at Westbrook City Hall. Breen represents District 25, which covers Chebeague Island, Cumberland, Falmouth, Gray, Long Island, Yarmouth and […]
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Deep freeze breaks pipes at Gorham schools
This photo depicts three heat pipes that burst Tuesday at Village Elementary School in Gorham. Another pipe burst in a ceiling at the school causing a kindergarten class to be relocated. GORHAM — The arctic blast of cold weather caused broken pipes this week at two Gorham schools. In a report to the Town Council Tuesday, School […]
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Meetings
Saturday, Jan. 6 Open Office Hours with Mayor Michael Sanphy 9-10 a.m., Westbrook City Hall Monday, Jan. 8 City Council meeting 7 p.m. high school, room 114 Tuesday, Jan. 9 Zoning Board of Appeals meeting 7-10 p.m., high school, room 114 Monday, Jan. 15 City offices closed for Martin Luther King Jr. Day Tuesday, Jan. […]
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We Love to Eat
Chowder luncheon – Friday, Jan. 5, and every Friday, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., North Deering Congregational Church, 1364 Washington Ave., Portland. Bowl of haddock chowder with crackers, $9; or lobster roll lunch with chips, $10; cup of chowder, $6; combination lobster roll with cup of chowder, $13. All lunches include fresh baked bread, pickle, cookie and […]
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60 Years Ago
The Westbrook American reported on Jan. 1, 1958, that Mr. and Mrs. H.W. Chapman of New Portland Road, Gorham, entertained neighbors Mr. and Mrs. Albenie Gervais for Christmas dinner. Alfred Pugh, 62, of Westbrook retired after 25 years with the local post office, delivering mail in Cumberland Mills.
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Saying nothing
Does it ever occur to candidates for governor that the glowing essays about themselves they post on their websites ought to make some kind of sense or contain actual positions on issues? Apparently not. Here are some perplexing examples. According to Republican Garrett Mason’s site, “His mom worked at home, raising a family that pinched […]