WESTBROOK — The Planning Board has approved plans to demolish the Main Street Dunkin’ Donuts and build a larger store to house the local franchise. The board on Oct. 3 unanimously approved the project, which includes razing the restaurant at 742 Main St. as well as the apartment building located behind it at 9 Stroudwater St. The approved […]
American Journal
News and information from and about the Maine towns of Westbrook, Gorham and Buxton.
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Calendar
Monday, Oct. 16Special City Council meeting7 p.m., high school, room 114 Wednesday, Oct. 18“First, Build a Bridge”GrowSmart Maine annual summitDana Warp Mill Thursday, Oct. 19Recreation and Conservation Commission meeting6 p.m., Community Center Friday, Oct. 27Halloween on Main Street4:30-6 p.m.
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Calendar
Monday, Oct. 16Special City Council meeting7 p.m., high school, room 114 Wednesday, Oct. 18“First, Build a Bridge”GrowSmart Maine annual summitDana Warp Mill Thursday, Oct. 19Recreation and Conservation Commission meeting6 p.m., Community Center Friday, Oct. 27Halloween on Main Street4:30-6 p.m.
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Westbrook dog embarks on rooftop adventure
WESTBROOK — When the smoke detector went off in Vera’s Waltham Street home Tuesday morning, she knew she had to exit the house. Alone and with no way to quiet the blaring alarm, she panicked and headed to the third floor, where she found an open window leading to the roof. The sloped angle of the […]
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Inside Gray: Oct. 6
A few hours of time needed If you can spare a few hours each month, and have a vision for Gray’s future, you will be a welcome addition to a town of Gray board or committee. Immediate needs are for volunteers to fill vacancies in the Blueberry Festival Committee, Community Economic Development Committee, Planning Board, […]
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Westbrook hires new development director at salary savings
WESTBROOK — Westbrook native Daniel Stevenson has been hired as the city’s new Director of Business and Community Relations. Stevenson, 49, will start in the role on Oct. 30, according to a Sept. 29 press release from Mayor Mike Sanphy. Stevenson will be paid a salary of $93,000 per year, which results in a savings of […]
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Westbrook council OKs work program
WESTBROOK — The City Council has officially established the city’s first workfare program within the General Assistance program. The program, which was proposed by Mayor Mike Sanphy in May, was approved 6-0 by councilors on Oct. 2. Councilor Gary Rairdon was absent. “I think the intent of the program is preparing people for work and connecting […]
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Looking Back
Oct. 7, 1992 Public Cable Co. intends to close its office at 838 Main St., Westbrook. The city claims it can’t under the franchise agreement. The city wants monetary damages, on grounds Public Cable hasn’t provided the kind of office it should. Public Cable again disagrees. A letter from Jeffrey B. Darrell, Public Cable’s vice […]
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Westbrook dog embarks on rooftop adventure
WESTBROOK — When the smoke detector went off in Vera’s Waltham Street home Tuesday morning, she knew she had to exit the house. Alone and with no way to quiet the blaring alarm, she panicked and headed to the third floor, where she found an open window leading to the roof. The sloped angle of the […]
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Inside Gray: Oct. 6
A few hours of time needed If you can spare a few hours each month, and have a vision for Gray’s future, you will be a welcome addition to a town of Gray board or committee. Immediate needs are for volunteers to fill vacancies in the Blueberry Festival Committee, Community Economic Development Committee, Planning Board, […]