WESTBROOK — A $125,000 federal grant will help Westbrook schools work with children and families to prevent drug abuse. “With the rise of substance use disorder in Maine, it’s critical that we support communities which are proactively working to preventing substance misuse through support,” Rep. Chellie Pingree, D-Maine, said in announcing the grant. The Westbrook […]
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Business support grows for rail-trail line linking Westbrook, Portland
Companies – and nonprofits – are lining up behind a conceptual plan to reduce traffic congestion.
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Westbrook schools get federal money to fight drugs
The $125,000 grant will address substance abuse among youths.
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State Ethics Commission reduces campaign fines for Spiller
Phil Spiller incurred the fines for the late filing of some campaign finance reports during his run for Westbrook mayor.
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Letter: Beem confusing Trump with Biden
With respect to the Ukranian call transcript, I don’t know how anyone with an ounce of common sense can call the phrase “do us a favor” a demand. (Edgar Allen Beem’s “R.I.P., GOP,” Dec. 19) Also, nowhere in it is money, aid or funds even mentioned. Oh wait, I’m sorry. I see the problem. You […]
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Westbrook Notes: Dec. 26
Walker hosts holiday bash The holiday open house at Walker Memorial Library on Dec. 10 featured music, food, a remembrance and a visit from Santa and Mrs. Claus visit. Each child was able to select a free book from under the Christmas tree. Bess Jacques, Kathy Blake and the Chopin Club provided music. The Frog […]
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Letter: Veterans should be treasured for serving community
As a veteran, it’s satisfying to see large turnouts at Memorial Day and Veterans Day events. That said, it is equally dissatisfying to read that a candidate for public office allegedly referred to military uniforms as “costumes.” Having served in the Vietnam era, I assumed comments like that were no longer in the hearts of […]
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Looking Back: Dec. 26
Dec. 28, 1994 Turned down by Westbrook municipal officers, Michel Salvaggio will take his request for skin shows to the city’s Zoning Board of Appeals at a meeting Jan. 4. But first the board has to study what to do with the request. It will meet tonight to work on that question with the city’s […]
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Musical holiday light show benefits animals
A Westbrook resident’s synchronized decorations raise money and supplies for the Animal Refuge League.
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Westbrook Police boost alert system to help domestic violence victims
The department is purchasing a second Scout Alarm, a notification system that helps police respond more quickly to domestic violence calls.