Janet Williams, 49, is running for Gorham’s School Committee as a write-in. She spearheaded a community yard sale to benefit Hurricane Katrina victims and ran out of time to take out nomination papers to get on the ballot. “I believe everyone is called to serve in some way. It’s my responsibility to offer what I […]

The city administration is considering eliminating the Westbrook assessor’s office in favor of a contract for the service with South Portland. City Administrator Jerre Bryant and Mayor Bruce Chuluda believe the move will save the city money and allow residents access to a better assessing software system. However, some are concerned the move could make […]

I am supporting Jim Violette for mayor. Very simply, as a taxpayer of Westbrook, I want politicians that are responsive to my requests. We expect our representatives to be responsive to situations that adversely impact us. I recently had an issue with Planet Re-Cycling on Route 25 located on the Gorham/Westbrook line. I am sure […]

I have been fortunate to have served on the Westbrook City Council with Jim for the past three years. As president of the City Council, Jim has shown he is a dedicated, committed councilor who makes sound decisions. As a city councilor, we are often presented with many different issues, trying to balance what is […]

Those involved in the debate over Westbrook’s gay rights ordinance three years ago are still divided over how effective or necessary it has been. The ordinance Westbrook voters approved three years ago is similar to a law that voters all over the state will decide Nov. 8. The citizen’s veto referendum, known as Question 1, […]

As the Nov. 8 mayoral election draws nearer, both candidates for mayor, Democrat Jim Violette and Republican Bruce Chuluda, answered questions from business owners last week at a lunchtime forum. The two candidates appeared last Wednesday at the Westbrook-Warren Congregational Church for a forum sponsored by the Westbrook Community Chamber of Commerce. After each candidate […]

On Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 8, polling places will be open in Westbrook from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. The polls will be open at the following locations. Ward 1-1 and 1-2, Wescott Junior High School, Bridge Street Ward 2, Westbrook Armory, Stroudwater Street Ward 3-1 and 3-2, American Legion Hall, Conant Street Ward 4-1 […]

Jane S. Willett, 57, wants to return to Gorham’s Town Council for a fourth three-year term “because it’s still challenging.” Willett, who also served nine years on the School Committee, said the current council members work well together. She cited some of the projects they implemented during her tenure on the council. Those included a […]

Congratulations Byron and Diane Byron and Diane Dyer recently celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary at Verrillo’s in Portland. A large gathering of family and friends attended the party. They were married on Nov. 5, 1955. Wormell, Smarc wedding Caroline Wormell and Thomas J. Smarc were married in a beautiful ceremony on Aug. 6 at St. […]