Who knew? Brenda Buchanan, a lawyer and writer, and Richard Cass, a writer, will speak from 6-7 p.m. Thursday, July 11, at Walker Memorial Library, 800 Main St., about the health benefits of reading crime fiction. The program is part of a summer reading series. The presentation will focus on how reading crime fiction can […]
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Looking Back: July 11
Highlights of Westbrook and Gorham news from 25 and 15 years ago.
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60 Years Ago
The Westbrook American reported on July 15, 1959, that Mr. and Mrs. John Grovo and family of Westbrook were visiting relatives in Madison. David Murray of Buxton and Philip Pierce of Gorham had returned from a fishing trip to Moosehead Lake.
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Letter: No harmony so far at Rock Row
By the recent posts on Facebook, after another rained out Maine Savings Pavilion concert that left attendees repeatedly running for cover to vehicles or an overflowing event tent, many returned to find their high price seats occupied by others not wearing the/any designated wristband and without security to enforce the mayhem. Short set performances brought […]
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Feeding ducks has foul consequences
Westbrook Sustainability Coordinator Lynn Leavitt says if people know the negative impacts of feeding ducks, they’ll stop.
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We Love Sales & Fairs: July 11
Indoor yard sale – Saturday, July 13, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., North Scarborough Grange Hall, County Road (Route 22), Scarborough. Vintage, household items, toys, baked goods and snack bar. Open air fair – Saturday, July 13, 8 a.m.-1 p.m., Casco Village Church, UCC, 940 Meadow Road (Route 121), Casco Village. Craft tables, yard sale items, flea market, […]
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Letter: Day care center not a done deal
In the June 27 issue there seems to be bias with the reporter, Chance Viles. How does one write an article with the assumption of a done deal, just by quoting the owner of 511 Bridge St.? The owner, by the way, is very presumptuous himself in stating that he is “already working on staffing […]
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Installation to help sculpt downtown art scene
Plans call for the new sculpture park to be an anchor for arts in Westbrook.
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Warren outdoor recreation area to see major upgrades
Westbrook resident Phil Spiller has succeeded in securing federal funding to renovate the Warren Pool area and accompanying park.
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More Rock Row shows, fewer noise complaints
Rock Row officials are pleased with a drop in complaints over the past few shows at Maine Savings Pavilion, but some residents still have issues with the noise level.