Death or Glory owner James “Rocco” Hodgdon reflects on how the perception of tattoo shops has changed over the years.
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Costs for Gorham turnpike spur will be higher than anticipated
But the executive director of the Maine Turnpike Authority says tolls from increased traffic will compensate for the added expense.
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Addiction prevention in Brown Street area gets boost
The Opportunity Alliance is using grant money to address drug addiction prevention, funding programs in Westbrook Portland, South Portland and Bridgton.
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Westbrook Notes: Nov. 28
Civil War talk at historical society Author Paul St. Cyr will speak when Westbrook Historical Society meets at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 4, in the Westbrook Community Center, 426 Bridge St. St. Cyr’s topic is “The Civil War from the Southern Perspective.” St. Cyr, a Westbrook native, is a researcher and writer. He will discuss […]
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Looking Back: Nov. 28
Nov. 30, 1994 Westbrook has received 132 applications for the full-time job of deputy city clerk, reports City Clerk Barbara Hawkes. Applications came from as far as Texas. The job was advertised at $9.32 an hour with a raise after a six-month probationary period. The deputy will succeed Trudy J. Storer, who resigned. For the […]
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New director wants library to be community ‘anchor’
Rosemary Bebris is looking for community input on how to expand services and provide more opportunities for Walker Memorial Library patrons.
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School nurse substitutes in high demand in local districts
Staffing school nursing offices locally is difficult in light of a strong economy and an overall nursing shortage.
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Services for Peoples to be held Dec. 14
WESTBROOK — Visiting hours for Ann Peoples, who died Nov. 12 at 72, will be held from 1 to 3 p.m. Dec. 14 at the Westbrook Chapel of Dolby Blais & Segee, 35 Church St. A service of remembrance will follow at the funeral home at 3 p.m., according to her obituary. In lieu of […]
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Westbrook teenager charged with making threat that closed 2 Portland high schools
The 17-year-old boy terrorized students with posts on Snapchat that included images of a gun, police say.