WESTBROOK — After seeing too much trash in residents’ recycling totes during an audit of the Friday pickup route, Casella Waste Systems and the city are teaming up to better enforce recycling rules. They jointly sent out a flyer last week to residents along the Friday route, urging them to be careful about what they […]
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Here's Something: Automation threatens the soul of the American worker
I came across a passage of text this week from about 200 years ago that should give us pause as we embark on further automation of the labor force. It comes from Thomas Carlyle’s 1843 essay “Labour,” which was part of a larger work, “Past and Present.” He was a Scottish writer, philosopher and all-around […]
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Housing plans spur Gorham neighbors' concerns
The Gorham Planning Board on Monday discussed a number of proposed residential developments. GORHAM — With the town grappling with growth, the Planning Board Monday discussed requests for 165 additional housing units, including a pre-application discussion for a high-density subdivision off South Street. Chase Custom Homes is seeking permission to develop 121 lots on 103 […]
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Westbrook man pleads guilty to string of robberies
PORTLAND — A Westbrook man has pleaded guilty to federal charges for a string of armed robberies that put small businesses on edge this spring. Travis Card, 38, faces up to 20 years in prison and a $250,000 fine for each of 11 robberies or attempted robberies. Card was arrested April 13 in the wake of more […]
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South Portland councilors: Voters should decide short-term rental rules
SOUTH PORTLAND — Following the return of petition signatures to nullify the city’s short-term rental restrictions, a majority of city councilors believe it’s time to put the question to voters. Michael Frabotta of Preble Street on Monday filed a petition challenging the rules councilors adopted in July. It’s the second time Frabotta has challenged the […]
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Bates under fire, won't resign seat
WESTBROOK— Dillon Bates will continue to serve as a Westbrook state representative until his term runs out at the end of the year despite calls for his immediate resignation, his lawyer said this week. The call for his resignation came in the wake of published reports about his alleged inappropriate behavior with students at Maine […]
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We Love Sales & Fairs
Blueberry jamboree – Saturday, Aug. 11, 9 a.m.- 3 p.m., West Gorham Union Church, 190 Ossipee Trail (Route 25), Gorham. Farmers market, crafts, baked goods and a special lunch on the lawn with New England fish chowder, blueberry cake and homemade ice cream. Music and sing-along and those attending are invited to bring their instruments. Blueberry […]
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Westbrook Notes
Free park concert Keanu Keanu of Portland will be in concert with a mix of 1960s, 1970s and 1980s pop and rock 6-8 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 15, at Riverbank Park on Main Street. The concert is free and part of the summer series that continues through Aug. 22. The Stephen Manchester Post 62 of […]
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City, state to share cost of road work
WESTBROOK — The city and the Maine Department of Transportation will share the cost of improving three of the most heavily traveled roads in Westbrook. The council Monday gave preliminary approval to enter into partnerships with the Maine Department of Transportation to split the cost of milling, paving and sidewalk reconstruction at the Cumberland Mills traffic […]
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We Love to Eat
Free dinner – Thursday, Aug. 9, 5:30-6:30 p.m., St. Peters Episcopal Church, 678 Washington St., Portland. Chowder luncheon – Friday, Aug. 10, and every Friday, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., North Deering Congregational Church, 1364 Washington Ave., Portland. Bowl of haddock chowder with crackers, $9; or lobster roll lunch with chips, $10; cup of chowder, $6; combination […]