As friend and Westbrook resident I proudly support Deb Shangraw’s bid for the seat of Councilor At Large on the Westbrook City Council. Deb has lived in and owned property in Westbrook since 1983, 35 years. In 1995 she started her own business, Emerald Management, which still thrives on Main Street. She has long been […]
October 2018
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We Love to Eat
Community meal – Thursday, Oct. 11, noon, Westbrook-Warren Congregational Church, 810 Main St., Westbrook. Chicken pie, $5. Free dinner – Thursday, Oct. 11, 5:30-6:30 p.m., St. Peters Episcopal Church, 678 Washington St., Portland. Chowder luncheon – Friday, Oct. 12, and every Friday, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., North Deering Congregational Church, 1364 Washington Ave., Portland. Bowl of haddock chowder […]
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Letter: Trump supporters need glimpse of reality
Those who are paying attention instead of watching Fox News for real news have watched Donald Trump flood the swam instead of draining it. Mr. Trump continues to make money at his resorts using them for offiical use, funneling fees to Trump Enterprises. Mr. Trump continues to demean and critize anyone that disagrees with him, […]
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Lots of legislative experience in Senate District 30 contest
SCARBOROUGH — Two-term incumbent Republican Sen. Amy Volk is being challenged Nov. 6 by former four-term Democratic legislator Dr. Linda Sanborn in Senate District 30. The district includes Gorham, part of Buxton and part of Scarborough. Sanborn is a retired family physician and Volk is a small business owner. Volk Volk has served two terms […]
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Grant funds project on schools’ list of security needs
WESTBROOK — The Police Department has received a federal grant to help the school system tackle some of the security improvements needed across the district. The Police Department last week was awarded $115,157 from the U.S. Department of Justice’s Office of Community Oriented Policing Services for camera and communication upgrades at Westbrook High School, according to […]
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Letter: Small business community benefits from Volk's work
My name is Bret Watson and I am the president of Jotul North America in Gorham. As a business leader, what happens in Augusta is very important to me. I am completely convinced that Amy Volk is the best candidate to represent District 30 as our state senator. As chair of the Labor, Commerce, Research […]
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Holmes on ballot to unseat Coward on County Commission
Thomas Coward Age: 69 Residence: South Portland Party Affiliation: Democrat Family: married, three children Occupation: Attorney, professional educator and trainer, real estate agent Education: Bachelor’s degree in political science, Indiana University, 1977; law degree, University of Maine School of Law, 1981 Political/civic experience: South Portland Board of Appeals (2000-2008); South Portland City Council (2008-2012); South Portland mayor (2010); […]
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60 Years Ago
The Westbrook American reported on Oct. 15, 1958, that Mabel Cole of Gorham visited Mr. and Mrs. Everett Smyth of Cumberland Street in Westbrook. Scout Master Vernon King took Westbrook’s Boy Scout Troop 87 on a trip through the White Mountains.
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Two vie to replace Cumberland County D.A.
PORTLAND — After 28 years, Cumberland County District Attorney Stephanie Anderson is retiring. Criminal defense attorney Jon Gale, a Democrat, and Cumberland County Assistant District Attorney Jonathan Sahrbeck are seeking to replace Anderson. Sahrbeck is running independently. Republican Randall Bates, a former Yarmouth Town Councilor, withdrew from the race on Sept. 26. The district attorney […]
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Letter: Volk a champion for Maine's children
Please accept this official endorsement for Sen. Amy Volk from Scarborough. I have had the honor and privilege of working side by side with Sen. Volk on behalf of young children and their families for the past 2½ years in Augusta. Amy and I have served on the Child Care Advisory Committee as well as […]