BREWER — Former Westbrook Mayor Colleen Hilton has been named president of Rosscare, the not-for-profit EMHS company that oversees Rosscare Nursing Homes. Hilton, a three-term Westbrook mayor who did not seek reelection in 2016, has been an EMHS senior vice president and president of the system’s VNA Home Health Hospice. “Colleen has dedicated her distinguished […]

Jan. 22, 1992 David Sparks “put his own personal safety on the back burner when he went out on the Presumpscot River ice after Duke,” said Duke’s grateful owner, Edward Arnott of Harrison. Sparks, the Westbrook Police Department’s animal control officer, had his own words of praise – for Duke. “If it had been you […]

WESTBROOK — The Transformation Project is planning to open its housing for young adults transitioning from Long Creek Youth Development Center by March 1. The nonprofit organization, which is located at 907 Main St., is also planning to open a first-floor cafe in the building by late spring or early summer. The coffee house, DJ’s Cafe, […]

Jan. 19 Recreation and Conservation Commission meeting, 6 p.m., Westbrook Community Center Jan. 20 Public Safety Commission Public Hearing, 6 p.m., Westbrook High School Jan. 21 Rabies Clinic, 1-3 p.m., Westbrook Community Center Fire and Rescue 125th Anniversary Dinner and Awards Banquet, 5 p.m., Italian Heritage Center Jan. 23 Special City Council meeting, 7 p.m., […]

WESTBROOK — The Westbrook Fire Rescue Department’s upcoming anniversary will celebrate more than the history of the department – it will honor the people behind that history.  The department on Saturday, Jan. 21, is hosting a private party for current and former crew members and their families. At least 250 people are expected to attend the event, […]

‘Cinderella’ auditions The Centre of  Movement School of Performing Arts has announced auditions for its production of “Cinderella.” Open auditions are set for 3:30-5 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 21, and 7-8:30 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 23, in the Community Arts Center, corner of College Avenue and School Street, in Gorham. Suggested ages for dancers are […]

WESTBROOK — The Westbrook Fire Rescue Department’s upcoming anniversary will celebrate more than the history of the department – it will honor the people behind that history.  The department on Saturday, Jan. 21, is hosting a private party for current and former crew members and their families. At least 250 people are expected to attend the event, […]

WESTBROOK — The Transformation Project is planning to open its housing for young adults transitioning from Long Creek Youth Development Center by March 1. The nonprofit organization, which is located at 907 Main St., is also planning to open a first-floor cafe in the building by late spring or early summer. The coffee house, DJ’s Cafe, […]

WESTBROOK — The Transformation Project is planning to open its housing for young adults transitioning from Long Creek Youth Development Center by March 1. The nonprofit organization, which is located at 907 Main St., is also planning to open a first-floor cafe in the building by late spring or early summer. The coffee house, DJ’s Cafe, […]