The search for Wessie, a large snake that has reportedly taken up residence near Riverbank Park in Westbrook, was boosted to new levels this week following the discovery of a large shed snake skin. The story of the snake, which had already caused a regional frenzy beginning in late June, received national exposure – from […]

At the Westbrook Pointe apartments Monday, the screams of children running and playing in a field quieted as a few hundred residents joined hands in a circle. One by one, each participant shouted words like “togetherness” and “understanding.” The community event, organized by the New England Arab American Organization and Westbrook Community Services, was meant […]

A recently fenced-in area of land that will be Westbrook’s first community dog park remained padlocked this week as the city works to complete it – but some dogowners are growing impatient. Ann Bainbridge, a 73-year-old Westbrook resident who had originally proposed the park to city officials last year, said last week she’s disappointed that […]