WESTBROOK — The owners of Kozeta’s Restaurant at 597 Bridgton Road plan to reopen in about two months, two years after losing the popular eatery to an accidental fire caused by a cigarette. Mike and Kozeta Dhefto operated the restaurant, which specialized in breakfast and handmade pizza, from its opening in September 2013 until the afternoon […]
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60 Years Ago
The Westbrook American reported on Jan. 7, 1959, that Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Foye and sons Peter and Michael, of Westbrook, were vacationing in California. They attended the Tournament of Roses and Rose Bowl game. Mason’s Restaurant and general store in Gorham had re-opened after closing for inventory, repairs, clean-up and rest-up. Lawrence Mason owned […]
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South Portland looks to boost new businesses, low-income housing
SOUTH PORTLAND — The city’s Economic Development Committee is seeking to repurpose an existing fund to help start-ups and get over the hurdle of launching a new business. The proposal, along with one from the Affordable Housing Committee that would establish a lending program for low-income housing tax credit projects, were presented by Assistant City Manager […]
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Education nominee Makin: ‘Government should stay out of the classroom’
BRUNSWICK — The November Saturday morning after Janet Mills won the gubernatorial election, Pender Makin sat in bed with her computer, sipping some coffee and preparing to compose a letter to whoever would be the next commissioner of the state Department of Education. “I was on the one hand so filled with hope for a much […]
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We Love to Eat
Community meal – Thursday, Jan. 3, noon, Westbrook-Warren Congregational Church, 810 Main St., Westbrook. Meatloaf, $5. Bean supper – Saturday, Jan. 5, 4:30-6 p.m., Hollis Lions Club, intersection routes 202 and 35, Hollis Center. Two kinds of beans, red hot dogs, chop suey, coleslaw and desserts. $8, $3. Bean supper – Saturday, Jan. 5, 4:30-6 p.m., White Rock […]
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Westbrook Notes
Woman’s club to meet GFWC Westbrook Woman’s Club will meet at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 8, at the Westbrook Warren Congregational Church, 810 Main St. The meeting features a silent auction and all woman are welcome to attend. Charity luncheon success The Tips for Charity Luncheon during the Westbrook Festival of Trees generated more then […]
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The Universal Notebook: We are living in a material world
When I was much younger I liked to think of myself as anti-materialistic. Of course, you don’t need much when you’re 17. Your family provides everything you need – a house, a car, three squares, etc. A few books and records, a change of clothes, and you’re good to go. As I approach 70, however, […]
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Neighborhood Watch names Buxton's Waltz 2018 top community cop
Officer Keith Waltz in December receives the Buxton Neighborhood Watch Group’s annual Community Policing Award from David Kessler, the group’s coordinator. Celebrating with a cake, the Buxton Neighborhood Watch Group recently recognizes Keith Waltz with its annual Community Policing Award. BUXTON — Buxton Police Officer Keith Waltz was honored in December for his work in […]
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SMCC offers free, 'On-the-Spot Acceptance'
SOUTH PORTLAND — Southern Maine Community College is holding an On-the-Spot Acceptance Day allowing prospective students to complete the admissions process for the spring semester in a single visit for free. Admissions offices will be open for extended hours on the South Portland campus and the Mid-Coast campus in Brunswick from 8 a.m.-8 p.m. Tuesday, […]
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South Portland Police Beat: Jan. 4
Arrests 12/15 at 11:21 p.m. Vincent Nappi, 20, of South Portland, was arrested on West Wainwright Circle by Officer Ryan M. Johns on charges of domestic violence assault and obstructing report of a crime. 12/15 at 4:43 p.m. A 15-year-old female, of South Portland, was arrested on East Wainwright Circle by Officer Ryan Johns on a charge […]