The Westbrook American reported on March 12, 1958, that the Knicks defeated the Wildcats 44-36 in Westbrook’s Warren Community Association Junior City League. The Knicks were led by Billy Connors and the Wescott cousins, Cliff and Frank. In the West Buxton Baptist Church, Verlie Alma Hill, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Carlton Hill, married Earl […]
2018
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Water rate increase a slow drip
WESTBROOK – City residents can expect to pay a little more for their water this spring. Effective May 1, Portland Water District will be increasing water rates by 3.7 percent in part to increase revenue for improvement projects and to fund new positions and software. The increase will raise close to $844,750 in revenue. The […]
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Gorham Police Notes
Arrests Roy A. Stuart, 58, Buck Street, Gorham, on Jan. 17 on a charge of violating condition of release, at South Gorham Crossing. Benjamin D. Webb, 34, Winslow Road, Gorham, on Jan. 17 on charges of theft by unauthorized taking, obstructing report of crime, and domestic violence assault, in Gorham. Donna H. Baker, 45, Maple […]
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Roxie ready for retirement.
WESTBROOK – The Westbrook Police Department is actively recruiting a new police officer, but the one Police Chief Janine Roberts has in mind has four legs and a tail. At its Feb. 26 meeting, the city council officially accepted an anonymous $2,000 donation to purchase a new K9 dog. The donation comes on the heels […]
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Gorham Notes
Gorham students, businesses and residents display ribbons with messages of why they’re grateful outside Baxter Memorial Library. The ribbons reflect the monthly theme of “Happy Healthy Gorham.” Gorham flying its colors The display of colorful ribbons strung outside Baxter Memorial Library is a community creation in connection with Happy Healthy Gorham, a community coalition. The […]
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The rights of wrong writing
Jason Savage claims he’s a journalist.I say he’s not.We’re both kinda correct. Savage’s regular job is as the executive director of the Maine Republican Party. No question about being a journalist there. He’s just a political hack. But “outside the scope of his employment,” to use the snappy phrase coined by his lawyer, Savage runs […]
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Westbrook school community celebrates reading
More than 100 members of the Westbrook school community came out Saturday, March 3 to take part in Breakfast with Cat in the Hat at Saccarappa Elementary School. Reese Wheeler, 5, a kindergarten student at Saccarappa Elementary School chooses a free book after breakfast and an arts and crafts session.
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Mid-Coast Meetings: March 9-16
Brunswick Mon. 3/12 5 p.m. New School Playground Committee TH Mon. 3/12 5:30 p.m. Brunswick/Topsham Water Board 266 River Rd. Mon. 3/12 6 p.m. Elementary School Building Committee TH Mon. 3/12 7 p.m. Marine Resource Committee TH Tues. 3/13 Noon Brunswick Housing Authority 12 Stone St., Tues. 3/13 4:30 p.m. Teen Center Advisory People Plus Tues. […]
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Harpswell Town Meeting convenes March 10 – Watershed moment for Mitchell Field Tower
HARPSWELL — Harpswell residents will vote at Town Meeting this Saturday on a $5.2 million budget, which is an increase of just over 3 percent from the current budget. A slew of other issues will also be on the ballot March 10, including two warrant articles that will determine the fate of the controversial Mitchell Field […]
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Brunswick Police: March 9
Arrests 2/28 at 6:02 p.m. Jeffrey T. Bradford, 27, of Garrison Street, was arrested at Camden National Bank on Maine Street by Lt. Paul Hansen on a charge of operating under the influence. 2/28 at 11:28 p.m. Damian E. Grubb, 19, of Indian Rest Road in Harpswell, was arrested on Church Road on a charge of violating […]