The Westbrook Middle School has a new therapy dog who is specially trained to work with students and staff throughout the whole building.
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We Love Sales & Fairs
Outdoor Christmas fair – Saturday, Nov. 7, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., St. Anthony’s of Padua, 268 Brown St., Westbrook. White elephant tent, baked goods, jewelry, books and puzzles, 50/50, money raffle, crafters tables, food and much more. Kitchen tent will include hotdogs, hamburgers, clamcakes, chili, baked beans, hot and cold drinks, and more. Fair […]
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We Love to Eat: Nov. 5
Pre-pay drive-thru fish dinner- Friday, Nov. 6, 5-6 p.m., St. Anne’s Church, 299 Main St., Gorham. Sponsored by Knights of Columbus. Baked haddock, mashed potatoes, coleslaw, peas, a roll and dessert. $12; for more information, visit www.gorhamknights.org. Drive-thru bean supper – Saturday, Nov. 7, 4:30-5:30 p.m., White Rock Community Club, 34 Wilson Road, Gorham. Two […]
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60 Years Ago: Nov. 5
The Westbrook American reported on Nov. 2, 1960, that Joan Burnham, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Laurel Burnham of Gorham, had returned to the University of Vermont after visiting her parents. In Westbrook, Mr. and Mrs. Peter Philippe celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary.
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Westbrook police chief, retiring after 35 years, reflects on breaking gender barriers
Janine Roberts began policing in Portland in 1985, among only a handful of female officers. Her experience breaking into a male-dominated field shaped how she has led one of the area’s largest police forces.
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Teens who ran away from Westbrook facility found safe
The teenagers have been reunited with their families, Westbrook police said.
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Idexx posts strong revenue and income growth
The company says a strong rebound in pet health care spending drove much of the third quarter growth.
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Westbrook Notes: Oct. 29
National Legion chief visits The American Legion’s national commander visited with the troops at Westbrook Memorial Post 197 on Saturday. James W. “Bill” Oxford launched a national tour in Maine this week after the pandemic curtailed traveling last spring. “It’s an honor to be here,” Oxford told the American Journal. “We’ve been grounded since […]
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Looking Back: Oct. 29
Nov. 1, 1995 With nowhere to go in Gorham, skateboarders have been clashing with businesses, schools and police this fall, prompting officials to propose turning the ice rink by the Narragansett School into a skate part in the warmer months. “None of them are bad kids,” Officer John Reed said. Police say the ice rink […]
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Westbrook police look for two missing teenagers
Police say Dylan Collins and Isaiah Loring left a facility in Westbrook and may be in the Lewiston-Auburn area.