A Portland man who was arrested on Brown Street last week is being held without bail in Cumberland County Jail on charges that he killed his friend after a night out at a Portland club. At around 2 p.m. on Feb. 22, police blocked off both ends of Brown Street, pulled over the car the […]
2006
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Violette leads Blue Blazes into the future
Matt Violette knew what he was up against in the 500 freestyle at last week’s boys state swim meet. He knew that his Westbrook teammate Jacob Wilson would be there at the end. Same with Morse’s Luke Trafton, Cape Elizabeth’s Nick Daly and Cheverus’s Joe Moreshead. Because the race was destined to be a close […]
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Gorham awaits study results 0301
The Gorham Town Council is expected to hear results of a study of the Gorham Fire Department at its meeting at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, March 7, at Gorham High School. Town Manager David Cole hadn’t received the study Tuesday morning but expected it soon. Cole said the study would be about 110 pages, including […]
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Gorham 50 years ago 0301
The Westbrook American reported in its issue of Feb. 29, 1956, that Roy H. Clarke, 30, of Mighty Street was named the area’s outstanding young farmer by the Westbrook Junior Chamber of Commerce. Clarke farmed 180 acres and had a herd of 35 cows. He was a nominee for the state title.
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Arrest of inspector prompts reviews
The Westbrook fire inspector remained on administrative leave this week as the city investigated why his name didn’t appear in the public arrest log last month. The arrest of Lt. Chuck Jarrett has also raised questions about how the police secure weapons in police cars. The city has hired Jensen, Baird, Gardner, and Henry to […]
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Gorham remembered 0301
This is a photo of the historic Babb’s Bridge, which was destroyed by arson on May 6, 1973. The present replica was dedicated on July 4, 1976, with Eben Marsh, then Gorham Town Manager and David Miller, who was Windham town manager, among featured speakers. The 66-foot bridge, which spans the Presumpscot River, links Hurricane […]
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Hannaford discusses Buxton plans
Hannaford’s proposed Buxton shopping center could trigger increased business development in town and nearby business owners are hoping the development helps their business. Buxton planners and townspeople heard Hannaford’s plans on Monday for a shopping center that includes a $5 million grocery store at the intersection of Portland Road and Route 202 in Buxton. Store […]
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Mission Possible welcomes new board members
The Mission Possible Teen Center welcomed new members to its board of directors recently. New members on the board include Westbrook School Resource Officers Daniel Violette and Brian Dell Isola, Hannaford Manager John Parvin, Barbara Soloway of the Westbrook Housing Authority and city employees Brenda Bergeron and Michelle Mecteaux. Bergeron, who works in the city’s […]
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Acadia cutline
The Westbrook Chamber of Commerce has named Acadia Insurance the winner of its President’s Award for the first quarter of 2006. Accepting the award from Chamber President Darryl Wright (right) are Bob Crosby, branch claim manager (left) and Sonya O’Malley, senior human resources representative (center). Staff photo by Mike Higgins The Westbrook Chamber of Commerce […]
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Hannaford fighting hunger
Hannaford Bros. Co. has kicked off its annual Have a Heart for Hunger campaign. The program is designed to help provide hunger-relief. Shoppers at Hannaford stores in will have a chance to fight hunger in their communities by contributing to the campaign. The program, now in its third year, has raised more than $185,000 for […]