WESTBROOK — The Morrison Center has purchased the building at 31 Central St. to use for case management offices. The Morrison Center, a non-profit that helps people with disabilities, bought the 3,300-square-f00t office building for $570,000, according to Cardente Real Estate. The building previously housed Anderson-Watkins Insurance. “We have case management offices in a variety […]
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Diocese offers annual blessing of the animals
PORTLAND — The Roman Catholic Diocese of Portland is offering its annual blessing of the animals at several local churches. The event is held to honor St. Francis of Assisi, whose Feast Day is Oct. 4, while also recognizing the important place that pets hold in people’s hearts. While all pets are welcome to attend […]
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Boys Soccer: Westbrook battles back, earns tie with Noble
Down 2-0 after a sloppy first half, the Blazes recovered on Jacob Thornton and Yahya Altaie goals.
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Maine Voices: Illogical federal law takes bite out of retired teachers’ Social Security checks
New state legislation that makes it easier for Maine retirees to return to the classroom is just the first step toward equity.
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Jury finds Westbrook man guilty of sex crimes
The defense attorney for Gadi Iradukunda says he will appeal.
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Westbrook man found guilty of sex crimes
WESTBROOK — Gadi Iradukunda of Westbrook was found guilty Thursday of two felony charges in the sexual assault of a 13-year-old last year. A Cumberland County jury found Iradukunda guilty of Class A Gross Sexual Assault and Class B Unlawful Sexual Contact. “The unanimous finding occurred after three days of evidence showing the defendant, who […]
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Westbrook Notes: Sept. 19
Kids Safety Day The annual Kid’s Safety Day is set for 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 21, on Hannaford Drive with free hot dogs and refreshments. Police cars, firetrucks, an ambulance and a race car will be on view along with an opportunity to go through a smoke house. Other events include a […]
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Accounting firm ‘adopts’ young readers at Canal School
United Way has partnered the school with Baker Newman Noyes of Portland in a new program aimed at getting children up to speed in reading.
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Looking Back: Sept. 19
Sept. 21, 1994 A majority of the Westbrook School Committee objected Wednesday to putting an extra adult on every school bus, but a decision was put off until Sept. 28. Other ideas considered included having bus drivers report by radio every 30 minutes and training volunteers or high school students to ride on each bus. […]
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60 years ago: Sept. 19
The Westbrook American reported on Sept.16, 1959, that North Gorham was holding a fall festival Sept. 19 with several events, including a water skiing exhibition on the Presumpscot River, a fireman’s muster and a public supper. The paper reported on Sept. 23, 1959, that Westbrook’s Sharon Pinkham, daughter of Agnes Pinkham, had entered the School […]