Using aerial imagery, scientists have learned more about historic landslides and developed a clearer picture of the coastal zones, river valleys and other areas where new ones could be a threat.
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Westbrook’s Got Talent
Westbrook high school students Chris Irakoze and Sebri Ahmed walk away with the top prize at the Sock ‘n Buskin’ Drama Club’s community talent show.
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Planning Board OKs bank, elects Daniel chairman
Plans for a Baths Savings Institution on Spring Street address the board’s traffic concerns.
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Repeat parking violators face speedier towing in Westbrook
The City Council at its first meeting of 2020 also gives preliminary approval to replace a failing Saco Street retaining wall and to extend the senior property tax break application process.
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Westbrook Notes: Jan. 9
Church observing MLK Jr. Day The St. Anthony’s Social Justice and Peace Committee in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day is hosting its annual Day of Service for the under-served members of the community. The observance is set for 9-11:30 a.m. Jan. 20 at St. Anthony’s Parish Hall, 268 Brown St., Westbrook. Free services […]
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Looking Back: Jan. 9
Jan. 11, 1995 A team of former players for the Red Sox, Patriots and Celtics will meet the locals in a basketball game Saturday to benefit the Westbrook Police Department Explorer Post. City police and Explorers will make up the local team. The New England Celebrity Sports All-Stars include Bill “Space Man” Lee, Bob Stanley […]
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City circles back on famous ice disk
Last year, the ice disk captured the attention of people all around the world, and Westbrook is still buzzing about it.
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Westbrook Gulf Mart robbed a second time, those suspects arrested
In less than a month, the Gulf Mart has been robbed twice, the second robbery coming with two arrests. Police are still investigating the first robbery.
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Walker Memorial Library restores Saturday hours
The Walker Memorial Library has brought back their Saturday hours.
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Portland Water District Trustees approve $47.5M budget for 2020
PORTLAND — The Portland Water District’s Board of Trustees has unanimously approved a combined $47.5 million water and wastewater operating budget, a 4.3% increase over 2019. Much of the increase is attributed to higher electricity costs, increases in materials and supplies, debt service and the addition of four positions, according to the district. Trustees also […]