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Looking Back: July 2

July 2, 2020June 29, 2020

July 5, 1995 Westbrook has two police officers, Inger Johnson and Patrick Lally, patrolling full time on bicycles – the most extensive use of cops on wheels in the city’s history. Chief Steven Roberts said the officers “are close to the city’s action. They meet people and get to know them.” Susan Duchaine ordered the […]

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Westbrook Strong hopes for strong virtual race

by Chance Viles July 1, 2020

The annual 5K, impacted by the coronavirus, is virtual this year, but organizers are optimistic that won’t put a cramp in its fundraising success.

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Former regents differ on who’s to blame for dysfunction at Westbrook library

by Chance Viles July 1, 2020

Members of the recently abolished Walker Memorial Library Board of Regents agree there was a problem, but disagree on the cause.

Maine

Maine municipalities review police funding, tackle systemic racism after protests

by Kelley Bouchard June 29, 2020June 29, 2020

Calls to defund police draw various responses from city and town officials across the state.

American Journal

Westbrook Notes: June 25

by Robert Lowell June 25, 2020June 24, 2020

Dill promoted The Maine Army National Guard recently announced its new command sergeant is Sgt. Maj. Brian Dill, a former first sergeant for Westbrook’s 262nd Engineer Company. Dill, a Fayette resident, was deployed to Iraq in 2004 with the Westbrook-based Company B, 133rd Engineer Battalion. Keep Fido alive Police are reminding people not to leave […]

American Journal

Letter: Measure impact of Trump events, BLM rallies on COVID-19 cases

June 25, 2020June 22, 2020

It seems we have not studied our history thoroughly, or at least we ignore it. We should be measuring the impact of what social activities result in increases of the COVID-19 cases. The two activities that seem to be promoting the most social intercourse are the Trump campaign, with events starting up, and the Black […]

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Looking Back: June 25

June 25, 2020June 22, 2020

June 28, 1995 Susan Duchaine’s office and limited retail park proposal on 335 Main St. in Gorham came one step closer to reality last week when the Planning Board approved her contract zoning, the first such waiver request in Gorham. The zoning contract, which would allow “complementary retail” not currently permitted at the site, now […]