Editors note: While he was standing on the steeple of the First Parish Church on Feb. 3 and 4, Assistant Pastor Eric Smith recorded some of his thoughts about his experience for the American Journal. The following are excerpts from Smith’s recordings. 5 p.m. It’s five o’clock here on the steeple at First Parish Church […]
2006
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A first person account
Editors note: While he was standing on the steeple of the First Parish Church on Feb. 3 and 4, Assistant Pastor Eric Smith recorded some of his thoughts about his experience for the American Journal. The following are excerpts from Smith’s recordings. 5 p.m. It’s five o’clock here on the steeple at First Parish Church […]
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Responding to 'Thankful for found cat'
In response to last week’s letter, “Thankful for found cat.” You’re welcome! We are very pleased that we were able to brighten your great-granddaughter’s day. Kitty was very frightened and hungry. After we fed him and we were able to put him in a cat crate, we immediately brought him to the Westbrook Animal Refuge […]
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Industrial development proposed
Grondin Properties is proposing a seven-lot industrial development on Mosher Road. Representatives for the company presented the plans to the Gorham Planning Board Monday night. Grondin Properties, LLC, is proposing the development on 56 acres owned by M.P. Rines Trust. The site is zoned industrial. “The Grondins are excited to bring new economic development to […]
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Remembering Harry Sproul
I was saddened to read in your recent obituary of the passing of Harry Sproul at age 93. As a 33-year retired veteran of the Westbrook Fire Department I would be amiss if I failed to say a kind word about Harry Sproul, the fireman’s friend. My first day on the job as a Westbrook […]
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Remembering Harry Sproul
I was saddened to read in your recent obituary of the passing of Harry Sproul at age 93. As a 33-year retired veteran of the Westbrook Fire Department I would be amiss if I failed to say a kind word about Harry Sproul, the fireman’s friend. My first day on the job as a Westbrook […]
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Ramblings 0208
Magician thrills historical society Feb. 1, at their headquarters on the second floor of the Dunn Street Legion Hall, President Rob Smith opened the Westbrook Historical Society’s meeting. Ellie Saunders, a society director, reported on a new magazine, “Memories of Maine,” the latest edition has an article on Larry Brooks, famous singer and actor from […]
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Ramblings 0208
Magician thrills historical society Feb. 1, at their headquarters on the second floor of the Dunn Street Legion Hall, President Rob Smith opened the Westbrook Historical Society’s meeting. Ellie Saunders, a society director, reported on a new magazine, “Memories of Maine,” the latest edition has an article on Larry Brooks, famous singer and actor from […]
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Beating trial continues
Defense attorneys argued this week three teenagers acted in self defense last July when they beat a Westbrook man, who later died after leaving the hospital against the advice of doctors. Attorneys for defendants Alexander Layug, 18, of Massachusetts Avenue, Portland; Nicholas Lavigne, 19, of Pierce Street, and Wade DePalma, 19, of Bridge Street attempted […]
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Beating trial continues
Defense attorneys argued this week three teenagers acted in self defense last July when they beat a Westbrook man, who later died after leaving the hospital against the advice of doctors. Attorneys for defendants Alexander Layug, 18, of Massachusetts Avenue, Portland; Nicholas Lavigne, 19, of Pierce Street, and Wade DePalma, 19, of Bridge Street attempted […]