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Briefs

Man turned over to Immigration after Buxton arrest BUXTON — Cpl. Frank Pulsoni stopped a pick-up truck plowing snow onto Skip Road on Jan. 5 and arrested driver Juan Cruz Mendez, who is suspected of operating after habitual offender revocation. Mendez was then found to be in the country illegally and was turned over to […]

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More Idexx traffic concerns neighbors: The company has proposed a 135,000-square-foot addition, which could add up to 600 new jobs.

WESTBROOK — Residents living near Idexx Laboratories are concerned about how the company’s proposed expansion will negatively impact traffic in the neighborhood. Idexx representatives discussed the company’s proposed 135,000-square-foot expansion at a neighborhood meeting Monday night at the Westbrook Community Center. The project is expected to increase traffic and eliminate some wetlands at the Eisenhower Drive […]

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Buck takes flying leap into stardom

Buck shows his stuff. Mike Ferron of Gorham displays his dog Buck’s trophies as Buck sports his medallion as the third place finisher in the world’s dock dog Big Air Elite class competition in October in Knoxville, Tenn. Buck  has jumped nearly 27 feet twice from a 40-foot dock into a 40-foot pool.  Buck in full flight. […]

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Too many unknowns to OK pot uses, council says

WESTBROOK — The City Council has decided for the time being to prohibit the five recreational and retail marijuana uses that municipalities are allowed to regulate. In a workshop Monday night, the council discussed recreational and retail adult-use marijuana with Director of Planning and Code Enforcement Jennie Franceschi. The council, with Councilors Anna Turcotte and Victor Chau […]

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Maine Brewery plans move to bigger city site

WESTBROOK — Maine Beer Company is planning to expand its distribution center in Westbrook to keep up with production in Freeport. The brewery, which has had a distribution and storage warehouse in Westbrook since 2013, will move into a 30,000-square-foot space at 15 Saunders Way. The newly constructed space is expected to be completed by June. […]

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Westbrook Notes

Woman’s Club to dine Westbrook Woman’s Club will meet Tuesday, Jan.16, at Westbrook Warren Congregational Church, 810 Main St. An international potluck luncheon will be served at noon. “This is a chance to share recipes and interesting facts about your dish,” Marian Sturtevant, club spokeswoman said. Guests are welcome. The business meeting convenes at 1 […]

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Westbrook company moved to help moms in need

WESTBROOK — Mother’s Day may be months away, but providing resources for women in need starts now. Two Men and a Truck is participating in the national initiative, Movers for Moms, which helps women at domestic violence and homeless shelters. Items will be collected throughout the winter and spring and donated to women on Mother’s Day, […]

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Gorham High School project needs more planning cash

GORHAM — The School Department next month will likely ask the Town Council for more cash to plan its renovation/expansion project at the aging high school. The Town Council advanced the School Department $150,000 in September with the understanding that another allotment would be needed. School officials hired Harriman Architects & Engineers in October for […]

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Rams stumble against top-ranked Rangers

GORHAM — The Rams squad, comparatively inexperienced this year, couldn’t stand up to the visiting Rangers on Saturday afternoon, Jan. 6. While Nick Strout posted Gorham’s high score – a mere seven – three Greelyites broke double-digits: Logan Bagshaw, Zach Brown and Andrew Storey. The runaway result, 61-29, lands squarely in Greely’s win column. “We’re […]