Each year, the Memorial Day observances in Westbrook have largely been organized by its two American Legion posts, and for more than two decades, veteran Bob Barton has often taken the lead. This week, Barton and American Legion Post 62 commander Richard Galipeau were discussing the final details of ceremonies to be held on Monday, […]

Herb walk offeredin Cape ElizabethCape Elizabeth Community Services is offering an herb walk on Thursday, May 26, at 6 p.m. Attendees will have the opportunity to identify spring’s edible and medicinal plants. Herbalist Mischa Schuler will lead the program. The cost is $15 for residents and $16.50 for nonresidents. Register online at www.capecommunityservices.org or call […]

The Westbrook City Forest, often seen as an important but underutilized asset in the city, will be the subject of two upcoming public meetings to decide the best way to use the land. The property, which just recently increased to 117 acres due to a 32-acre city acquisition, lies between the Westbrook Community Center on […]

Westbrook officials on Monday discussed the municipality’s options for regulating marijuana, with emphasis placed on what would happen if the November statewide referendum to legalize recreational use is approved by voters. City Council President Brendan Rielly said he would look to ban marijuana in the city if the referendum is approved in November, but city […]