WESTBROOK — Deb Bickford knows she’s teaching students more than just art. The Westbrook High School art teacher is teaching ways of thinking, learning and expressing oneself. Her commitment to doing so is part of the reason she was named the 2018 Maine Art Educator of the Year. “I’m pretty damn good at what I do,” […]
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News and information from and about the Maine towns of Westbrook, Gorham and Buxton.
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City may hire lawyer to replace collection agencies
WESTBROOK — The City Council is considering a new approach to collecting unpaid taxes and fees. If approved at second reading, the city will use a lawyer for collection services, rather than collection agencies as it has in the past. Councilors also awarded various bids and authorized funds during a light meeting Monday night. Councilors unanimously […]
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Gorham woman dead at crash scene
Donna Stevenson of Gorham, 75, was pronounded dead near the roundabout on South Street Monday after her car rolled over several times, according to police. GORHAM — A 75-year-old Gorham woman was pronounced dead at the scene of a single-car crash that shut down two state highways during Monday’s evening commute. Police Chief Daniel Jones Tuesday […]
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Looking Back
April 29, 1992 For the first time in 24 years, Westbrook will be without a city tree-planting program this year. The City Council made that decision last week on the heels of an announcement that Westbrook had been honored as a “Tree City USA” for the 15th year in a row. The decision to hold […]
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Gorham Notes
The Gorham Police Department honor guard presents the colors during the national anthem Sunday, April 23, before the Portland Sea Dogs game at Hadlock Field in Portland. The Sea Dogs defeated Tenton 6-5. Ed Flaherty Honors for Flaherty The University of Southern Maine and its Athletic Department will name its baseball field in a ceremony […]
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Take yourself to lunch at Unity Gardens
A special lunch will be held on Thursday, May 11, at Unity Gardens on Route 115 in Windham. Serving will begin at noon, but most folks arrive around 11-11:30 a.m. for check-in. On the menu is grilled chicken, mashed potatoes, gravy, vegetable, dessert and coffee, tea or fat-free milk. The cost is $5 for over […]
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Take yourself to lunch at Unity Gardens
A special lunch will be held on Thursday, May 11, at Unity Gardens on Route 115 in Windham. Serving will begin at noon, but most folks arrive around 11-11:30 a.m. for check-in. On the menu is grilled chicken, mashed potatoes, gravy, vegetable, dessert and coffee, tea or fat-free milk. The cost is $5 for over […]
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Buyer to be selected from Riverfront Plaza bidders
WESTBROOK — Bids for the purchase of One Riverfront Plaza are expected to be opened Friday. The building, which has been vacant for over a year, was bought back at auction by The U.S. National Bank Association for $9.2 million. The Feb. 17 auction came after the bank filed a foreclose notice Jan. 4 at the Cumberland […]
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We Love to Eat
Community dinner – Thursday, April 27, noon, Westbrook-Warren Congregational Church, 810 Main St., Westbrook. Baked chicken, $5. Free dinner – Thursday, April 27, 5:30-6:30 p.m., St. Peters Episcopal Church, 678 Washington St., Portland. Chowder luncheon – Friday, April 28, and every Friday, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., North Deering Congregational Church, 1364 Washington Ave., Portland. Bowl of haddock chowder […]
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Sex abuse suspect to remain jailed
WESTBROOK — A Kennebunk man charged with sexual abuse of a minor will remain in jail until his next court appearance in July. Jeremy Link, 43, of York Street in Kennebunk, was arrested April 22 by Westbrook Police at the Elite All-Stars of Maine Cheer Gym at 73 Bradley Drive. Link has been charged with sexual […]