Public safety open house The Westbrook Public Safety team is opening up its doors to the community on Saturday, April 14, from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. at 570 Main St. The event features an opportunity to tour the building, view police and fire equipment, and see demonstrations by the police and fire departments. “It is also […]
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Westbrook buying equipment for remote livestreaming
WESTBROOK – When a $25,000 request was placed, and ultimately approved in this year’s municipal capital improvement, city leaders originally intended to use that funding to improve the audio and visual equipment in the council chambers in room 114 at Westbrook High School. Now, almost a year since that funding was approved, the equipment upgrade […]
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Gun putsch wrongly targets mentally ill
It seems the mentally ill are the latest victims of gun-control enthusiasts who, in their haste to name, blame and shame, are grasping at straws to eradicate mass shootings. Around the country, state legislatures are considering “red-flag” bills that would allow governments to confiscate guns from people who are deemed a threat to themselves or […]
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State plans fix for Gorham high crash site
The Maine Department of Transportation is planning a traffic signal to improve safety at this high crash intersection of Main Street and Libby Avenue in Gorham. Both Libby Avenue approaches to Main Street are posted with stop signs and flashing red lights that warn drivers to stop. GORHAM — A dangerous intersection in Gorham is set for […]
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'American Pickers' seeks Mainers to feature
PORTLAND — “American Pickers” is coming to Maine and the producers of the History Channel show are looking for people with possible hidden treasures or who have an accumulation of antiques the hosts can pick through. “American Pickers” is a reality/documentary series that follows Mike Wolfe, Frank Fritz and Danielle Colby-Cushman as they hunt for valuable antiques. Anyone […]
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Gorham Notes
Triad meeting set The Gorham-Windham-Westbrook Triad will meet at 9 a.m. on Friday, April 13, at Westbrook Police Department, 570 Main St. Triad is a coalition of law enforcement, agencies, and senior citizens to promote safety and well-being. North Gorham reminder The North Gorham Public Library will host its annual open house 10 a.m.- 1 p.m. […]
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Big Moose stays in Portland
Big Moose Harley Davidson is staying at 375 Riverside St. in Portland after considering a plan last year that would have relocated the motorcycle dealership to Buxton. PORTLAND — The Big Moose Harley-Davidson dealership is staying in Portland, reversing a last year’s plan to move the business to Buxton. The motorcycle dealership has been located at 375 […]
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Planning board unanimously approves IDEXX exapansion
WESTBROOK – Despite another round of vocal complaints about traffic congestion from residents who live in the area, the planning board unanimously approved an expansion project at IDEXX last week. John Harper, senior associate with Lavallee Brensigner Architects, said the 118,000 square foot expansion, dubbed Synergy East, will be added onto the Synergy building and […]
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Standish Legion Post gets old name back
STANDISH — The American Legion post in Standish has gone back in time with its new name. After more than 10 years as the Standish Memorial Post 128, the group is returning to an earlier name as the Kenison-Hooper Post 128 in recognition of two veterans from the town. According to Post Historian Hal Ware, the […]
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South Portland council rejects oil companies’ request for pesticide waiver
SOUTH PORTLAND — The City Council Tuesday rejected a request from five oil companies to delay implementation of the city’s pesticide ordinance, which starting next month will restrict the use of synthetic pesticides. The ordinance was adopted in September 2016 and will be fully enforceable city-wide May 1. Councilors also heard from a resident who wants the zoning […]