If all goes as planned, the Scarborough Public Works Department will soon be providing fleet maintenance services to the city of Westbrook and the town of Old Orchard Beach. The Scarborough Town Council was scheduled to approve inter-local agreements with the three communities when it met on Wednesday, after the Current’s print deadline. The service […]
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News and information from and about the Maine towns of Westbrook, Gorham and Buxton.
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Westbrook embezzlement investigation ongoing
An investigation into the embezzlement of $118,000 in cash deposits from City Hall is still under way this week, Mayor Colleen Hilton said Tuesday. An unnamed city employee, who was fired shortly after the embezzlement was discovered by the Federal Bureau of Investigation, is suspected of committing the crime, which was made public last week […]
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Flight wish granted
John Zerillo, a 91-year-old resident of the Avita of Stroudwater memory care facility in Westbrook, lived out a lifelong dream this past weekend. On Saturday, June 11, Zerillo, who is also a Navy veteran, was brought to Portland Flight Services on Westbrook Street, where he flew a plane alongside instructor Pete Chaisson. According to a […]
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Westbrook High School class of 2016 Top 10
Olivia Williams, valedictorian Daughter of Michelle and William Williams Awards/honors: Roy A. Robinson Award Highest honors (98.0 GPA or greater) College plans: Plymouth State University Alexander Cottrell, salutatorian Son of Sue Cottrell and the late John Cottrell Awards/honors: Roy A. Robinson Award Highest honors (98.0 GPA or greater), National Honor Society College plans: Hobart William […]
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Gorham High School graduating seniors
Diana Albanese, Erik Andreasen, Kaylin Apt, Nadia Barry, Trenton Bassingthwaite, William Baxter, Matthew Beahm, Doris Beane, Carl Bear, Christopher Beland, Hunter Beleckis, Ross Bellino, Thomas Bernier, Tyler Bernier, Kathryn Bertin, Kayleigh Bettencourt, Cheyenne Boucher, Kailyn Bowie, Benjamin Bradshaw, Emily Bragg, Daniel Brann, Thomas Brent, Kevin Brewer, Kyle Briggs, Gerek Brown, Tristan Brunet, Hailey Bryant, Stevie […]
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Laughs and goodbyes fill Westbrook grad ceremony
When Jon Ross, the departing Westbrook High School principal, stood up to speak during his final graduation ceremony Saturday, he had some lighthearted criticism to share for the class of 2016, much like he has done for past graduates. “Some of you were late, every day,” he said during his remarks, which also included a […]
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Town panel seeks Spurwink School proposals
The Spurwink School Reuse Committee in Cape Elizabeth is seeking detailed proposals from residents or organizations interested in repurposing the historic, town-owned school house next to Thomas Memorial Library. The committee’s purpose is to review proposals for use of the building and to make a recommendation to the Town Council. The reuse committee consists of […]
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Town panel seeks Spurwink School proposals
The Spurwink School Reuse Committee in Cape Elizabeth is seeking detailed proposals from residents or organizations interested in repurposing the historic, town-owned school house next to Thomas Memorial Library. The committee’s purpose is to review proposals for use of the building and to make a recommendation to the Town Council. The reuse committee consists of […]
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Westbrook High School awards and scholarships
Awards: Roy A. Robinson Awards Olivia Williams, Alexander Cottrell & Kayla Fahey Westbrook Regional Vocational Center-Riley Schumacher Milton A. Philbrook Award – Mariah Knight Principal’s Award – Jacob Coro Class Marshal’s Award – Hailey Francoeur & Hayden Stacki Art Award – Sierra Cameron Choir Award – Milo Brooking Drama Award – Nicole McFarland Band Award – […]