Army Pvt. Christopher M. Paradis has graduated from basic combat training at Fort Jackson, Columbia, S.C. During the nine weeks of training, the soldier studied the Army mission, history, tradition and core values, physical fitness, and received instruction and practice in basic combat skills, military weapons, chemical warfare and bayonet training, drill and ceremony, marching, […]

After a long wait, winter has finally hit Maine. Last week, a winter storm blanketed the area with snow, turning green ground into white. With snow finally arriving, keepMEcurrent.com went out this weekend to ask people how they enjoy the winter. Jeff FarstadGreg FuldaHarry VokeyJoe Searles“Camping.” Dick Chretien, Scout Master, Boy Scout Troop #81, Westbrook. […]

The Westbrook City Council and administration are hoping a developer will commit to an age restriction on a development proposed as a retirement community. Sandy River Health Systems, operators of Springbrook Nursing Home on Spring Street, have proposed a 114-unit development made up of condominiums the company said it would design and market to “empty-nesters” […]

‘Ida’ entertains Susan Poulin entertained 54 members and guests of the Westbrook Woman’s Club, Jan. 16 at Keeley The Katerer, on Warren Avenue in Portland. A performer known for her character named Ida, Poulin performed excerpts from her one-woman shows, “Ida’s Havin’ a Yard Sale” and “Spousal Deafness and Other Bones of Contention.” She played […]