Bill Baker, the former assistant city administrator and police chief in Westbrook, will become the police chief in Foxborough, Mass., the home of the New England Patriots football team. Foxborough Town Manager William Keegan said Baker’s selection was made Tuesday night, according to a press release. The search attracted 76 candidates from 21 states and […]

At the Westbrook Pointe apartments Monday, the screams of children running and playing in a field quieted as a few hundred residents joined hands in a circle. One by one, each participant shouted words like “togetherness” and “understanding.” The community event, organized by the New England Arab American Organization and Westbrook Community Services, was meant […]

My Place Teen Center has recognized and congratulated Lynn Leavitt for the September 2016 Volunteer Spotlight. Lynn grew up and currently lives in South Hiram, and works for Westbrook Public Services. She has been volunteering with My Place Teen Center for two years. Once a week, Lynn donates her time to work on environmentally themed […]

The search for Wessie, a large snake that has reportedly taken up residence near Riverbank Park in Westbrook, was boosted to new levels this week following the discovery of a large shed snake skin. The story of the snake, which had already caused a regional frenzy beginning in late June, received national exposure – from […]

City officials have promised to consider implementing measures, including impact fees, in response to continuing public concern about the rate of development in Westbrook. They stopped short, however, of supporting a moratorium. The joint meeting Monday among the City Council, School Committee and Planning Board went past 11 p.m. at the Westbrook Performing Arts Center, […]