Westbrook-Gorham Now

06/19/2026

Severe thunderstorms, high winds sweep through Maine

A line of storms that moved east throughout Thursday afternoon prompted a tornado watch, blew over trees and power lines, and knocked out electricity for several thousand people.

06/19/2026

The Maine baseball finals are Saturday. Here’s something to know about each game

Varsity Maine reporters dish on the four championship matchups.

06/18/2026

Gorham baseball’s Miles Brenner is proving doubters wrong

Whether at shortstop, on the mound or at the plate, the Rams senior has ignored naysayers and has been clutch in the Class A playoffs.

06/18/2026

In this week's Westbrook-Gorham Now ePaper, get high school sports playoff updates, info on Gorham's school AI policy, an update on cameras at Idexx and more. Get started: https://epaper.pressherald.com/shortcode/WES638

06/17/2026

Juneteenth events and celebrations in Maine

Juneteenth will be observed with events in Biddeford, Lewiston, Portland, Westbrook and York.

06/17/2026

Portland man found not competent to stand trial in killing of group home employee

Armando Javier Negrete, 40, is accused of fatally stabbing an employee at a group home on Woodford Street. Prosecutors said Wednesday he may be able to stand trial after proper treatment.

06/17/2026

Gorham baseball takes Class A South title

Hunter Finck pitches a complete game and adds three hits for the top-ranked Rams against underdog Noble.

06/16/2026

Idexx removes suspected plate-reading cameras from properties in Westbrook, Scarborough

Maine is one of 3 states that prohibits private entities from using these kinds of cameras, which can capture and analyze images of license plates and share that data with other entities.

06/13/2026

Third time’s the charm as Bonny Eagle softball ousts Westbrook

The Scots started fast and escaped jams to beat the Blue Blazes and make their first regional final in over 30 years.

06/13/2026

Gorham baseball gets 2nd chance, beats Falmouth in A South quarterfinals

The Rams, who trailed the Navigators by six before Thursday's contest was suspended, Gorham starts fast and wins the makeup game on Friday.