Lakes region chamber offers buy-local plan

The effort focuses on year-round businesses that rely on residents of Maine for their income.

Westbrook fines Pike $3,000 for blast violations

One explosion exceeded vibration and noise limits in a new agreement and led to homeowner complaints.

New plan for Standish village concerned with appearances

It’s meant as a model for other Maine communities struggling to revitalize their downtowns.

Camps feel pressure to retain enrollments

Rising costs, protective parents and programs close to home all pose challenges for Maine summer camps.

Westbrook High principal accepts superintendent job

WESTBROOK – Westbrook High School Principal Marc Gousse has accepted an offer to become superintendent of the city’s school district, pending the negotiation of a contract. The School Committee made the offer Wednesday after an interview with Gousse, who has been interim superintendent since March. It was the only interview the committee conducted for the […]

Maine entrepreneursfind some angels for the details

GORHAM — Doug and Lyndsay Sanborn are already selling their all-natural laundry detergents to 28 retailers throughout the country, but they still haven’t worked out all the kinks of their new business.

The Casco couple are hoping students from the University of Southern Maine’s College of Science, Technology and Health can help.

The Sanborns’ startup, Ruby Moon, is one of four chosen to participate in Campus Ventures, a new program created in collaboration with the Maine Center for Enterprise Development in Portland.

Bishop’s Western Prom mansion to be sold

Bishop Richard Malone will move to Falmouth.

Developer will present expanded plan for Westbrook senior care

Public comment will be allowed on the proposal at tonight’s Westbrook Planning Board meeting.

Windham residents OK $13.8M budget

About 50 people attended the town meeting, which lasted less than a half-hour.

Westbrook police to target impaired drivers

Officers will patrol the city in search of people driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs.