The following births occurred recently at Mercy Hospital: Brooke Marie Ryder was born Jan. 9, 2006 to Nicole Ryder of Windham. Grandparents are Wanda Ryder of Windham and Larry Ryder of Southington. Great grandparents are Lorraine Smith of Cleveland, Ohio, Terry Smith of Jonesboro and Carlton Davis of Cleveland, Ohio. Gary Robert Burton, II was […]
2006
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Mercy births
The following births occurred recently at Mercy Hospital: Brooke Marie Ryder was born Jan. 9, 2006 to Nicole Ryder of Windham. Grandparents are Wanda Ryder of Windham and Larry Ryder of Southington. Great grandparents are Lorraine Smith of Cleveland, Ohio, Terry Smith of Jonesboro and Carlton Davis of Cleveland, Ohio. Gary Robert Burton, II was […]
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Contract zoning
In November, Councilor John O’Hara proposed bringing back contract zoning to Westbrook, something the administration has been reluctant to do. Contract zoning is used when a particular project doesn’t fit into a desired zoning area. The practice allows development of a type not normally allowed in a certain zone so long as it is sufficiently […]
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Contract zoning
In November, Councilor John O’Hara proposed bringing back contract zoning to Westbrook, something the administration has been reluctant to do. Contract zoning is used when a particular project doesn’t fit into a desired zoning area. The practice allows development of a type not normally allowed in a certain zone so long as it is sufficiently […]
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Contract zoning
In November, Councilor John O’Hara proposed bringing back contract zoning to Westbrook, something the administration has been reluctant to do. Contract zoning is used when a particular project doesn’t fit into a desired zoning area. The practice allows development of a type not normally allowed in a certain zone so long as it is sufficiently […]
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Man accused of robbery, attempted murder makes bail
One of the two Westbrook men indicted by a Lincoln County grand jury last week for aggravated attempted murder and robbery, among other charges, was released from jail Wednesday after posting $20,000 cash bail. Stephen J. Otis Jr., 25, of Westbrook walked out of the Lincoln County Jail in Wiscasset around 2 p.m. on Feb. […]
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Man accused of robbery, attempted murder makes bail
One of the two Westbrook men indicted by a Lincoln County grand jury last week for aggravated attempted murder and robbery, among other charges, was released from jail Wednesday after posting $20,000 cash bail. Stephen J. Otis Jr., 25, of Westbrook walked out of the Lincoln County Jail in Wiscasset around 2 p.m. on Feb. […]
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This building at 881 Main Street housed the Burns and Corbin Barber Shop (owned by John Burns and Zeno Corbin) on the right and the Smoke Shop (owned by Gerard Nadeau) on the left. Mrs. Margaret Shine lived on the upper floor and rented rooms. The smoke shop was also known as Kit’s Smoke Shop […]
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Gorham 50 years ago 0222
The Westbrook American reported in its issue of Wednesday, Feb. 22, 1956, that Presumpscot Valley Fish and Game Association planned a rummage sale in the Grange Hall to raise money for a new clubhouse. Mrs. Russell E. Forrest of Main Street was named chairman of the committee.
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Residential building moratorium under consideration
Concerned over the pace of development in the city, O’Hara wants to look at the situation and discuss a possible freeze or slow down on new development. “We really need to know whether residential building in Westbrook has reached a (saturation point),” said O’Hara. “If we’re at a saturation point, do we need to have […]