State Reps. Harold Clough and Darlene Curley will hold office hours in the town manager’s conference room at Scarborough Town Hall from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Saturday, March 11. Businesses and individuals are invited to meet with their state representatives to discuss matters of importance to them and pending legislation.
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Library hosts needle work project
The South Portland Branch Library will be hosting a gathering and display of needle work projects. Participants are invited to show and share their projects and resources. They will have the chance to connect with new friends and community members with similar interests. Crafts to share include knitting, crocheting, embroidery, quilting, and doll making, but […]
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Stolen Purse A Christmas Tree Shop customer reported the theft of a purse she had left in a shopping cart on Feb. 19. There was $60 in the purse along with identification and credit cards. Burglary On Feb. 20, at 1:57 a.m., a Kelly Lane resident reported that someone had broken into his home while […]
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Most to run for State House
Scarborough Town Councilor Sylvia Most has decided to seek to higher office and has announced she is running for the House District 128 as a Republican. Republican Harold Clough currently holds the seat, but he will be term-limited and cannot run in the upcoming election. Most has been a Town Councilor for five years and […]
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Cape Currents
I guess, from everything I’ve been reading and hearing, this is a pretty big year for me. You might say I’ve waited my whole life for this particular landmark to come. I guess it has something to do with my age, but, honestly, I don’t understand what the big deal is about my upcoming 50th […]
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On the job: Dori Hawxwell
On the job: Dori Hawxwell What is your position with the city and how long have you been on the job? I am a library clerk in the circulation department of the Walker Memorial Library. I have been working here full-time since January 17, 1989. I started working here as a high school student in […]
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On the job: Dori Hawxwell
On the job: Dori Hawxwell What is your position with the city and how long have you been on the job? I am a library clerk in the circulation department of the Walker Memorial Library. I have been working here full-time since January 17, 1989. I started working here as a high school student in […]
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Keeping roads safe in winter
Salt and salted sand are critical components to ensuring the safety of Westbrook’s roads during the long winter months. The Westbrook Public Services Department stockpiles 2,500 tons of salt and 2,500 yards of salted sand for usage during a typical winter season. A carefully calibrated and prioritized application of salt to Westbrook’s roadways helps to […]
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Burrito brings new flavor to city
With its warm colored walls, vivid oil paintings adorning the walls and a hint of cinnamon in the air, Burrito, one of Westbrook’s newest restaurants is bringing a Latin flavor to Main Street. Tom Gangewer, who co-owns Burrito with Jim Belanger, opened the restaurant at 652 Main Street in October. Almost six months later and […]
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Lenten programs at Saint Anne’s Rev. Lawrence J. Conley has announced this year’s Lenten programs at Saint Anne’s Catholic Church, 299 Main St. Lent begins on Ash Wednesday, March 1, with the blessing and distribution of ashes at the 9 a.m. and 7 p.m. liturgies. The weekend liturgies will be celebrated at 5 p.m. on […]