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Westbrook Notes: Jan. 31

by Robert Lowell December 31, 2020December 28, 2020

City, mayor back veterans Mayor Mike Foley, speaking at a Dec. 19 at a veterans’ flag folding ceremony at Woodlawn Cemetery, said the city is committed to supporting all past and present veterans. The city has the state’s only municipal Veterans’ Services Office, headed by Marine Corps veteran Arty Ledoux at the Westbrook Community Center, 426 […]

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Recycling contamination issues persist as rate increase looms

by Chance Viles December 30, 2020December 30, 2020

The city of Westbrook will pay about $6,000 extra a month for contaminated recycling come July and, with costs slated to rise, wants to cut the contamination by half.

American Journal

Fire chief hopes pay raise will draw more to call company

by Chance Viles December 30, 2020December 29, 2020

A number of factors have led to dwindling membership, but the paid volunteers play a vital role in public safety, Chief Andrew Turcotte says.

American Journal, Lakes Region Weekly

Fish ladder in place, ready for spring run

by Chance Viles December 30, 2020January 1, 2021

Friends of the Presumpscot River will officially celebrate the fish migration this spring.

American Journal

Westbrook takes $83,000 hit for late IRS filing

by Chance Viles December 30, 2020December 29, 2020

The city says the penalty for the late filing was the result of new regulations that were overlooked.

American Journal

Westbrook moves forward with solar power plan

by Chance Viles December 24, 2020December 16, 2020

A solar farm at the Sandy Hill landfill is expected offset all energy used by municipal buildings, including the schools.

American Journal

Looking Back: Dec. 24

December 24, 2020December 21, 2020

Dec. 27, 1995 The Westbrook High School Marching Band flies to Florida today to march in the Citrus Bowl parade in Orlando on Sunday. The parade will be shown on ABC television. Making the trip are 115 students and 20 chaperones. George Bookataub, music director, is in charge. Maine Wireless is seeking a special exception […]