With a declining market, Westbrook is paying extra to get rid of recyclables that can’t be recycled.
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Posted inAmerican Journal
City Council denies Eagles’ liquor extension
The Westbrook City Council says the club’s plans did not fit with its current zoning.
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Bakery buys familiar Flo, the coffee truck
The Daily Grind in Westbrook has sold its familiar, bright orange coffee truck to Bogs Bakery, now based in Portland.
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Long battle over, dam removal begins on Presumpscot River in Westbrook
It’s the first stage of a river restoration project that will allow water to flow freely through Upper Saccarappa Falls for the first time in centuries.
Posted inAmerican Journal
Work begins on Saccarappa Falls
Work to remove the hydropower dam and install fish passages at Saccarappa Falls in Westbrook began this week.
Posted inAmerican Journal
Moving up
Work is underway at the Westbrook restaurant, which closed in late June for the upward expansion and renovations. The restaurant is expected to open later in August with a new second floor.
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Maine among states regulating ‘autocycles’
Across the country, more states adopt rules governing the three-wheeled vehicles that are part car, part motorcycle.
Posted inAmerican Journal
Westbrook Strong runs on
Nearly 500 runners turned out Saturday for the Westbrook Strong 5K, a charity event honoring the life of the late Matthew Rairdon. Troy Hendricks, a sophomore at Saint Joseph’s College in Standish, was the top finisher.
Posted inAmerican Journal
Sister city photography exhibit back for encore in Westbrook
The Portland Camera Club’s collaboration with a Russian club is meant to show similarities between the two cultures, break stereotypes and continue the bond with Westbrook’s sister city.
Posted inAmerican Journal, Lakes Region Weekly
We Love to Eat: July 11
Free dinner – Thursday, July 11, 5:30-6:30 p.m., St. Peters Episcopal Church, 678 Washington St., Portland. Chowder luncheon – Friday, July 12, and every Friday, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., North Deering Congregational Church, 1364 Washington Ave., Portland. Bowl of haddock chowder with crackers, $9; or lobster roll lunch with chips, $10; cup of chowder, $6; combination […]