Life isn’t easy for Westbrook’s code enforcement officer these days. He’s being second guessed, called a puppet of the City Council and asked to take on the work of a full-time assistant whose job was eliminated in a round of layoffs in January. Not that it shows. “I’ve never seen him get flustered,” Mayor Bruce […]

(Call 772-1877 to confirm) This past week, I was appalled to discover that Pike had submitted an application to use explosives/blasting agents for 25 blasts at the Spring Street quarry between March 1, 2009, and Dec. 15, 2009, and for the removal and crushing of 250,000 cubic yards of material. While the city figures out […]

I heard that Pike has applied to blast 25 times in the upcoming season. Then on public radio I heard their manager say they will blast 12 times. Which is it? And why are they allowed to blast at all this season, as there is a lot of talk about whether they have any legal […]

Fish fry – Friday, April 17, 5:30-7 p.m., American Legion Post 155, 26 Casco Road (Route 11), Bridgton. Fresh haddock. $8. Bean supper – Saturday, April 18, 4:30-6 p.m., Steep Falls Fire Station, Boundary Road, Steep Falls. To benefit the Volunteers in Police Service. Two kinds of beans, red and brown hot dogs, cole slaw, […]

It’s time for a progress report on the new animal government on the Flatley Farm. Swine are great profit producers. They can create wealth and well-being for the entire animal farm. However, if not controlled, they have a propensity to go wild and eat everyone’s substance. Despite the lesson of Hobbit Hoover several farm generations […]

Kudos to Westbrook’s music students and teachers. TThroughout the week of March 30, we were entertained by the Spring Concert series of band and chorus music from fifth-grade students to high school seniors. If you haven’t heard these students, you’re missing a lot. Westbrook’s music students are ranked among the very best in our state, […]

Gorham police are looking for a man who robbed Lampron’s Mini Mart on Gray Road on April 5. Sgt. Daniel Young said in a report the robber had entered the store about 7:40 p.m. and waited until other customers left. Police said the robber attempted to buy cigarettes. When the clerk opened the cash drawer, […]

Good habits make good neighbors. If you ask the guy on the street what makes a good neighbor, he might say, “good neighbors respect other people’s property” or “good neighbors are considerate and don’t bother others” or “good neighbors are helpful.” That’s why I am shocked at claims by Pike Industries in newspaper ads and […]