The Westbrook American reported on Sept. 30, 1959, that Mr. and Mrs. Ovide LeTarte of Saco Street in Westbrook were on a motor trip to Canada. Gorham Girl Scouts were to begin fall meetings on Oct. 1 with adult leaders Mrs. Philip Honan and Mrs. Robert Mountain.
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32 years later, the killing of Alice Hawkes remains unsolved
Siblings of the Westbrook resident are still hoping for justice.
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Mayor’s race: Foley’s focus on fiscal responsibility
At-Large City Councilor Mike Foley, is running for Westbrook mayor in a four-way race.
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Letter: Vote while you still can
Suddenly America finds itself in another constitutional quagmire, and it appears to this voter that the roots of this quagmire seem to be the Oval Office and the man calling the shots. In the traditional role of a dictator, orders are given way too often from the Oval Office to America’s “Justice Department” to interfere […]
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Westbrook takes in more ELL students, co-teaching plan begins
The English-Language Learner department is trying out a new co-teaching model in K-12 classrooms.
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Turnpike spur to Gorham in planning stages
Construction of the toll highway could start in five years, Rep. Andrew McLean says.
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Council looks at pedestrian safety, OKs money for Common Threads
The Westbrook City Council will consider adding no parking zones near Main Street crosswalks to make it easier see pedestrians,
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Saccarappa Dam removal ahead of schedule
Good weather has helped move the project along, Sappi says, paving the way for construction of the fish ladder.
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We Love to Eat: Sept. 26
Community meal – Thursday, Sept. 26, noon, Westbrook-Warren Congregational Church, 810 Main St., Westbrook. Baked ham, $5. Free dinner – Thursday, Sept. 26, 5:30-6:30 p.m., St. Peters Episcopal Church, 678 Washington St., Portland. Chowder luncheon – Friday, Sept. 27, and every Friday, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., North Deering Congregational Church, 1364 Washington Ave., Portland. Bowl of haddock […]
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Westbrook’s Infinity Federal Credit Union cancels merger with Illinois credit union
The previously announced merger would have combined two member-owned financial institutions in noncontiguous states.