To the editor, When we found out that Heather Sanborn was seeking the Democratic nomination to represent Westbrook in the Maine Senate, we were both overjoyed. Not only is Heather a good friend, a dedicated and talented state legislator, and the co-founder, owner and operator of Rising Tide Brewing Company, but she is an important […]
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News and information from and about the Maine towns of Westbrook, Gorham and Buxton.
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Mural brings Maine and Florida schools together
WESTBROOK – Westbrook High School senior Kelly Maguire dreams of one day using art therapy in her career as a child psychologist and last month Maguire got a taste of the therapeutic power of art. During April school vacation, Maguire hand delivered a 9-foot by 8-foot mosaic mural of Marjory Stoneman Douglas made by Westbrook […]
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Rock Row takes shape as gateway to Westbrook
WESTBROOK- Waterstone Properties Group, Inc., a Needham, Massachusetts-based real estate development company, announced that Rock Row will be the new name for the 1 million-square-foot, mixed-use complex the company is developing at the former Pike Industries quarry near the Portland-Westbrook border. The site will embrace the 26-acre quarry as a natural centerpiece and foundation, combining elements […]
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My Place provides safe teen space for 20 years
WESTBROOK – My Place Teen Center has meant a lot of things to a lot of people over the years. For the last 20 years, the center has provided teens from all over the city and surrounding area an accepting place to come after school. “We are a safe haven. I don’t think that can […]
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Boys Lacrosse: Bonny Eagle flattens Erskine 9-1
STANDISH—Tyler Williams led Bonny Eagle in battering visiting Erskine 9-1 on Saturday afternoon, April 28: Williams hashed four goals and three assists for the Scots in their victory over the Eagles. “Tyler’s really stepped up,” Bonny Eagle head coach Andrew Slefinger said of Williams. “He’s worked hard in the off-season to get that shot down, […]
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Boys Lacrosse: Westbrook grabs quick lead, but falls to Portland in long run
PORTLAND—The Blazes grabbed the very first goal, a Josh Cavallaro strike, when they dropped in on Portland on Thursday afternoon, April 26. Westbrook couldn’t maintain their momentum, though: The Bulldogs took over, cruising to a 6-2 lead after one and eventually prevailing 14-5. “They’ve got a good club there, Portland; tip your hat to them,” […]
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"Sound the Alarm" brings the Red Cross to a neighborhood near you
WESTBROOK – Every day seven individuals die in a house fire in this country. The American Red Cross is partnering with fire professionals to launch a campaign to change that statistic. Through “Sound the Alarm,” a nationwide fire safety push that runs through May 13, the American Red Cross aims to install 100,000 free smoke […]
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Community reads celebrates excellence in writing
WESTBROOK- The winners of Westbrook Community Reads writing competition were announced April 3 at the culmination of the month-long a Westbrook School Department and Westbrook Kiwanis joint event in which community members were invited to read “Wonder.” The book, written by R.J. Palacio, tells the story of Auggie Pullman, a 10-year-old student with a facial […]
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Renovations for Westbrook City Hall and Community Center
WESTBROOK — City hall will soon be operating a little bit differently — at least temporarily — as five offices on the first floor get renovated to give the building more office space. At first reading Monday, the city council approved awarding an $85,825 contract to H.E. Callahan Construction Company to do the work. The Auburn-based firm was […]
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Westbrook ponders human resources restructuring
WESTBROOK – As the school system ends its contract with the city to handle human resource duties for the schools, the city is rethinking the structure of the human resources department. On Monday, the finance committee approved a plan to restructure the department from four individuals to a two-person department that will be overseen by […]