There will be plenty of chances to celebrate the autumn season in downtown Westbrook this month – and to even pay a celebratory tribute to Wessie, the city’s already legendary snake, as the cold weather sets in. On two consecutive weekends, Blue Note Park and downtown Main Street will be at the center of the […]

The city of South Portland still needs to develop a long-term master plan for its newest park, located on the corner of Westbrook and Main streets on the western end of the city, but Mayor Tom Blake is “very pleased” with the preliminary work that’s been done on making the site accessible for public use. […]

The final touches on a $250,000 renovation project at Westbrook City Hall are being completed this week. The project, which began in June, was largely planned to bring the building into compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, but also to update the building and possibly set it up for a potential future upgrade to the […]

Oct. 16, 1991 The town of Gorham has absorbed some $150,000 in expenses from Hurricane Bob, which hit Aug. 19, a sum that is expected to double before repairs are complete. The state and federal governments have assured local communities that costs associated with the hurricane will be reimbursed. Town Manager Paul Weston is asking, […]

The candidates hoping to become the next mayor of Westbrook agree on a few things. One is the belief that Westbrook is at a critical juncture. Each candidate in the four-man race differs slightly, however, when it comes to how to address the major issues the city’s next mayor will face, including development pressure, property […]