Nov. 11, 1992 Some ballots were counted twice in Precinct 1 of Ward 1 in Westbrook Nov. 3. That, combined with a late-hour report in this heavily watched election, probably means voting machines next year. With hand counting, the last Westbrook results weren’t reported until soon after 4 a.m. Wednesday, Nov 4. The double counts […]
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News and information from and about the Maine towns of Westbrook, Gorham and Buxton.
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WHS band honored at nationals
WESTBROOK — The Westbrook High School marching band placed 13th in the U.S. Bands National Championship. The band competed last week at the national championship in Allenstown, Pennsylvania. It advanced to nationals after winning the gold medal in the Maine State Marching Band finals on Oct. 28. At the national championship, the band was awarded the U.S. […]
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'Toast to Main Street' puts Westbrook back in spotlight
WESTBROOK — Westbrook’s downtown revitalization efforts will be celebrated Thursday with an event that will bring together national, state and local speakers. A Toast to Main Street will take place Nov. 9 from 5-8 p.m. at Presumpscot Place, located at 22 Foster Street. Tickets are $30-35 and can be purchased online through the Maine Development Foundation. […]
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Fall mural shot wins city photo contest
WESTBROOK — Lauren Sawyer has won the city’s photo contest with a shot of the Westbrook mural on Main Street. The city received almost 80 entries in the City of Westbrook Photography Contest, according to Marketing and Communications Coordinator Tina Radel. The contest ran from mid-June through Sept. 30. Radel announced the winners of the contest […]
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USAF nurse paved way for other women
Retired Air Force Major Mary McGuirk of Westbrook has received honors for her nursing service. WESTBROOK — A retired Air Force nurse from Westbrook has long made a difference in the lives of others, both in war and on the homefront. She cared for the combat wounded in Vietnam, and her persistence to continue serving […]
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Berry honored at apartment groundbreaking
Westbrook Housing recently celebrated the groundbreaking of its newest elderly affordable housing apartment complex, the Dr. Arthur O. Berry Apartments at Larrabee Commons. The three-unit building is named after Dr. Arthur O. Berry, who in 1969 was the Housing Authority’s first chairman of the founding Board of Commissioners. Berry, a retired University of Southern Maine […]
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Shepard, Phillips win seats on council
Ronald Shepard Suzanne Phillips GORHAM — Voters Tuesday chose two candidates with council experience for three-year terms on the Town Council. Incumbent Ronald Shepard and Suzanne Phillips were winners in a four-way race for two Town Council seats, defeating Mark Faulkner and Lee Pratt. Shepard, the town’s former police chief, was the top vote-getter with 2,237, while […]
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Letter: Westbrook Fire/Police fallout
After reading the American Journal article “Fire Dept. Divisions Combined,” I feel compelled to respond. I admit that when I saw Westbrook’s Engine 2 call company personnel/truck being used for traffic control, my first thought was, “That’s not what they’re here for.” But now that your article has shed some much needed light on the […]
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Letter: Westbrook Fire/Police fallout
After reading the American Journal article “Fire Dept. Divisions Combined,” I feel compelled to respond. I admit that when I saw Westbrook’s Engine 2 call company personnel/truck being used for traffic control, my first thought was, “That’s not what they’re here for.” But now that your article has shed some much needed light on the […]
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Intercultural Community Center holds fundraiser to support its programs
WESTBROOK — The Intercultural Community Center is hoping to raise $20,000 at a gala this Friday. The event, scheduled for Nov. 10 from 7-10 p.m., will be held at Seasons Grille & Bar, located at 155 Riverside St. in Portland. Tickets can be purchased through the Intercultural Community Center’s website. As of Wednesday, $2,500 had been […]