Feb. 16, 1994 Fred Porell will face Kenneth Lefebvre and Philip Spiller in a contest for mayor of Westbrook on June 14. Porell is an announced independent candidate. Lefebvre, acting mayor, won the Democratic caucus’ nomination Feb. 13, downing Paul LeConte, 187-116. Hours later, Spiller won the Republican nomination with 51 votes to Rob Smith’s […]
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Westbrook Notes
Finding fallen vetsAmerican Legion Post 62 on Feb. 6 welcomed guest speakers Lou and Jana Sapienza of Rockport. He founded the non-profit organization, “Fallen American Veterans Foundation,” which works to locate missing military aircraft and crew members lost overseas during WWII, Korea and Vietnam. Sapienza’s presentation focused on the search for a Grumman amphibious open […]
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Buxton Notes
SAD 6 nomination papers Candidate nomination papers are available for SAD 6 at-large school board seats to be voted on at the annual district election June 11. Seats available for three-year terms are: At-large, with Buxton residency requirement; At-large with Frye Island residency requirement; At-large, with Hollis residency requirement; At-large, with Limington residency requirement; and […]
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Here's Something: Force lawmakers to propose bills wisely
It’s time to make our state and federal lawmakers adhere to a budget when it comes to proposing public policy: One bill per legislator per year. Restricting the number of laws a legislator can propose is needed because our politicians seem unable to contain their urge to propose bills of all kinds. Reducing the number […]
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60 Years Ago
The Westbrook American reported on Feb. 18, 1959, that Mrs. George Daly became leader of a new Brownie Troop at Westbrook Congregational Church. Westbrook Police Chief Pierre Harnois, two sergeants and three patrol officers were attending FBI classes in fingerprinting sponsored by the Falmouth Police Department.
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The Universal Notebook: Should USM become UMP, again?
In the grand scheme of things, what we call the Portland-Gorham campuses of the University of Maine System probably doesn’t mean a great deal except to a few thousand alumni and few thousands more who might become alumni if they can figure out where the school is. University of Southern Maine President Glenn Cummings would […]
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South Portland Police Beat: Feb. 15
Arrests 2/2 at 8:37 a.m. Kate Cox, 34, of South Portland, was arrested on Main Street by Officer Jeffrey Pooler on an outstanding warrant from another agency. 2/2 at 1:36 p.m. Jason Sanchez, 27, of Biddeford, was arrested on Philbrook Avenue by Officer Rocco Navarro on charges of operating with a suspended or revoked license and violating […]
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Scarborough campaign hopes to preserve last 1-room schoolhouse
SCARBOROUGH — Historians are looking for help from the community to restore the town’s last one-room schoolhouse. The fundraising effort is an ode to the neighborhood surrounding Beech Ridge School, according to Scarborough Historical Society Vice President and curator Becky Delaware. “Beech Ridge is kind of out there as far as location,” Delaware said. “It was […]
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Public input needed for city's cultural plan
WESTBROOK — Discover Downtown Westbrook is seeking public input as it begins to create a cultural plan for the city. Over the next few weeks, the organization will hold public meetings to hear from residents and business owners. The kickoff will be held from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 27, at Yes Brewing. Community sessions also […]
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Cape Elizabeth Police Beat: Feb. 15
Arrests No arrests were reported from Feb. 5-11. Summonses 2/10 at 1:46 p.m. William Linhart, 35, of Portland, was issued a summons on Route 77 by Officer Eric Vanasse on a charge of operating an uninspected motor vehicle. Fire calls 2/5 at 3:27 p.m. Lines down on Eastman Road. 2/6 at 11:01 a.m. Fire alarm […]