The Westbrook American reported on March 12, 1958, that the Knicks defeated the Wildcats 44-36 in Westbrook’s Warren Community Association Junior City League. The Knicks were led by Billy Connors and the Wescott cousins, Cliff and Frank. In the West Buxton Baptist Church, Verlie Alma Hill, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Carlton Hill, married Earl […]
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Cape Council considering Fort Williams mission statement
CAPE ELIZABETH — The Town Council drafted a vision statement for Fort Williams Park during a meeting on March 6 as part of an ongoing effort to help guide the park’s use and policies. Members of the Fort Williams Park Foundation were present to discuss their working relationship with the town. After some discussion, the council came the […]
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Gorham Police Notes
Arrests Roy A. Stuart, 58, Buck Street, Gorham, on Jan. 17 on a charge of violating condition of release, at South Gorham Crossing. Benjamin D. Webb, 34, Winslow Road, Gorham, on Jan. 17 on charges of theft by unauthorized taking, obstructing report of crime, and domestic violence assault, in Gorham. Donna H. Baker, 45, Maple […]
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Roxie ready for retirement.
WESTBROOK – The Westbrook Police Department is actively recruiting a new police officer, but the one Police Chief Janine Roberts has in mind has four legs and a tail. At its Feb. 26 meeting, the city council officially accepted an anonymous $2,000 donation to purchase a new K9 dog. The donation comes on the heels […]
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TIF approval helps develop Westbrook gateway
WESTBROOK – Waterstone Property Group has a vision of turning the old Pike quarry property it owns at 58 Main Street into a new gateway to the community. In order for that vision to materialize, it needs financial development assistance from the city. Waterstone Principal Anton Melchionda said in order to redevelop the nearly 66-acre property […]
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More than 100 members of the Westbrook school community came out Saturday, March 3 to take part in Breakfast with Cat in the Hat at Saccarappa Elementary School. At the event children also created Cat in the Hat whiskers and were able to take home a free book.
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Gorham prelim school budget tops $40M
GORHAM — The superintendent’s proposed school budget, now under School Committee review, exceeds $40 million for the first time. Although preliminary, the budget rises more than $2.4 million or a 6.45 percent increase above the $37.6 million approved last year. The district’s subsidy from the state will be $1.2 million less than last year’s. The combined factors mean […]
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Looking Back
March 10, 1993 Westbrook High School is moving toward 80-minute classes instead of 42 minutes, starting in September. In most subjects, the class would meet every other day, three times one week, twice the next. Students would be in school 25 minutes more; teachers, five minutes less. Principal William Michaud is to bring these ideas […]
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Buxton Notes
Nominations available Buxton Town Clerk John Myers has announced that nomination papers for several elected positions in June are now available. The posts available include one three-year selectmen’s term.The term expiring is that of Chad Poitras, now vice chairman of the board. Other openings include two Planning Board members, three years; one Planning Board member, […]