City Councilor Gary Groves said he added $100,000 for a skateboard park to a city bond last week to make a statement about adding money to bonds at the last minute. He admitted this week that the move “kind of backfired” when councilors approved his request, along with two others, in a 5-2 vote. Groves […]

Gorham Parade Cutlines (Parade 3) – The Gorham parade had participants of all ages, even bicyclists with training wheels.(parade 7) – Kids picked up candy tossed from these antique cars in the parade on Saturday.(parade 9) – Donna Davis, with a camera, and the Red hat ladies of Gorham House ride their float.(parade, dancers) – […]

Gorham residents will get an opportunity to vote on whether to keep the town’s dispatching services in Gorham. A Gorham citizens’ petition has narrowly forced a referendum to reverse a Gorham Town Council decision earlier this month to consolidate the town’s dispatching. “It’s like the end of a wonderful life and the citizens of Gorham […]

Michaud to attend Saint Anselm College Katelyn Michaud will attend St. Anselm College as a Rev. Dominic Scherer OSB scholar to study biomedical engineering. Michaud graduated in May from Catherine McAuley High School in Portland with high honors. She was the captain of the varsity lacrosse team and was named U.S. Lacrosse 2005 Academic All-American. […]

Aging skin is a natural part of getting older. Although some people choose cosmetic treatments, surgery, hair transplants, or other ways now available, to slow the external signs of aging skin, the fact remains that everyone ages. If you are lucky and live long enough, aging skin will catch up to you and the years […]

I am writing because I am confused. I am confused as to why the mayor of Westbrook thinks that bringing a Wal-Mart to Westbrook would be a good thing. Although Wal-Mart persist in draping itself in the flag, they are an unpatriotic company. They are responsible for the closing of numerous American retail businesses and […]

Philip and Nancy celebrate 50th Philip and Nancy Curran hosted 15 houseguests over the first weekend in August as they celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with their family at their home on Duck Pond Road. They were special guests at a lobster cookout prepared under a tent by their sons, daughters and grandchildren. Those present […]

The senior group 60 Plus meets the second and fourth Wednesday of each month at the North Deering Congregational Church located at 1364 Washington Ave. For more information contact Rev. Mark Rustin at 797-2487. The 60 Plus group is open to all area senior citizens. Luncheon begins at 12:15 p.m.

The following births occurred recently at Maine Medical Center: Ransom MacKail Johnson was born Apr. 23, 2005, to Jaime Lyn Brown and Wayne L. Johnson Jr. of Windham. Grandparents are Mike and Lita Brown of Gray, Cheryl Libby of Portland, Ransom and Rocky Grover of Stow and Wayne L. Johnson of South Portland. Great Grandparents […]