I am disgusted and disappointed that some members of the Westbrook City Council have crushed plans for completing the dog park. After waiting a year, getting commitment of $25,000 from Idexx, spending part of that money on a fenced area which would have been for small dogs, and designing an extension, progress on development of […]

A months-long push from residents to slow development in Westbrook was squashed Monday when the City Council voted in a 3-3 tie to deny a six-month moratorium – a tally that surprised a number of supporters in the council chambers. The citywide conversation on growth and development, also election issues, could again shift based on […]

Westbrook’s mayoral election comes at a crucial time. In the past few years, the city seems to have awakened from a development slumber and is now positioning itself for an unprecedented growth spurt. Managing the impact of these changes, as well as the city’s many other long-term issues, will be an enormous challenge for the […]

Westbrooker Avery Tucker took a bite out of Massabesic’s three-goal lead midway through the second half of the teams’ field hockey quarterfinals matchup on Wednesday, Oct. 19, but the Mustangs soon answered, nipping the Blazes’ resurgence in the bud. Massabesic’s Emma Rutledge led as her team cruised to a 5-1 upset victory. “That’s a team […]

Gorhamite Jackson Fotter – as he so often does – led his boys on the attack Tuesday night, Oct. 25, tallying a hat trick vs. visiting Westbrook. The Rams cruised to a 5-1 win, despite the Blazes’ possessing frequently and pressing hard. “We knew Westbrook would give us a better game than the first time […]

Kristen Curley and Diana Kolb powering the team’s offense, No. 9 Gorham rolled in straightforward fashion past No. 8 Cheverus on Thursday evening, Oct. 20. But for a Stags charge in the late going, the Rams controlled through straight sets, winning 3-0 to advance deeper into the playoffs. “That was exciting,” said Curley. “We weren’t […]