A story in the Sept. 13 American Journal, “Donations boost playground rehab,” incorrectly identified the donor of Presumpscot River Watershed signs. They were donated by the Presumpscot River Watershed Coalition.

The state announced last week the progress school districts had made toward complying with the new school reorganization law. Locally, most districts were in compliance. Cape Elizabeth was waiting to hear this week whether the state would allow it to be a high-performing district and remain independent, even though the student population is below the […]

The Westbrook American reported on Sept. 19, 1962, that Ella Clark of West Buxton had been named the news correspondent for Buxton and Hollis. Clark replaced Marguerite Vail, who had resigned for health reasons. Martha Lachance and Gwen Ray of Gorham were enrolled at Gorham State Teachers College. Both had graduated Gorham High School in […]

The following is an edited version of a speech given to the full staff of the Gorham School Department earlier this month by Ted Sharp, superintendent: BRIC is an acronym that every American should recognize and, more importantly know why it is a centerpiece for discussion and concern among many economists, educators, governments and others […]

The photo on the left is looking down Brackett Street toward Main Street from the vicinity of the old railroad rracks. (In the early 1970s, the tracks were removed and the old railroad bed became Wayside Drive.) During urban renewal these buildings, including the Westbrook Congregational Church, on the corner of Brackett and Main streets, […]

Partying seaside Rose and Dick Coffin celebrated their third wedding anniversary Sept. 2 at their lovely seaside property in Falmouth, hosting a large group of friends and family. It was a beautiful, sunny day. The wonderful clambake was held in an open tent on the front lawn, near the ocean. The view was lovely, too, […]