Drequan Lamont Robinson, 19, who shot Shawn McKeough Jr. inside a gas station in Arkansas, will serve at least 42 years in prison for first-degree murder.
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Westbrook Notes: April 22
Spring festival The community is invited to “Celebrate Spring at Walker Field” from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, April 23, on Walker Street. The event will be an opportunity to be outside, play games, plant seeds in a raised garden, take home some new books and have a takeaway lunch with friends. All guidelines […]
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Inventive ex-Gorham officer puts pepper spray on the road
Mike Mercer’s invention allows truckers to spray attackers outside from inside their trucks, and he’s hoping to bring the technology to police officers and civilians as well.
Posted inMaine, News
Driveway death of Westbrook woman was an accident, police say
The police chief says Sue Ellen Randall’s ex-husband was helping deliver flooring when he stepped on the pickup truck’s accelerator instead of its brake.
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Woman struck and killed by vehicle in Westbrook
Police are investigating the incident, which happened in the Hamlet residential neighborhood.
Posted inAmerican Journal, Lakes Region Weekly
Volunteers needed for busy fish migration in Westbrook
The Presumpscot Regional Land Trust says with a growing number of visitors, more help is needed.
Posted inAmerican Journal, Portland Forecaster
Upcoming book views Maine’s immigrants with ‘different lens’
The book puts a focus on the contributions New Mainers have made to the state.
Posted inAmerican Journal, Lakes Region Weekly
We Love to Eat: April 22
Haddock supper buffet – Saturday, April 24, 5 p.m., Living Waters Church, Parker Farm Road, Buxton. Suggested donation, $8; $4, child; $20, family. Takeout containers will be available for those who do not want to be seated inside. Social distancing guidelines will be in effect, along with face masks and hand sanitizer. Bean supper – Saturday, […]
Posted inAmerican Journal, The Forecaster
Spring cleaning of water mains continues
Portland Water District’s annual water main maintenance, which began last month, continues in parts of Westbrook, South Portland and Portland. Maintenance flushing takes place Monday through Friday between 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Customers may notice short periods of water discoloration, but according to Portland Water District, “this program is essential to maintain water quality […]
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Westbrook Notes: April 15
Westbrook PD announces Employee of the Year Westbrook Police Department announced on Facebook that School Resource Officer Dennis Lowe has been selected as the Chief Pierre Harnois Employee of the Year. The award is named for Westbrook Police Chief Harnois, who was killed by a gunman during a standoff at a Limerick home in 1959. […]