PORTLAND — The Portland Area Comprehensive Transportation System has been working in recent months to set regional priorities for transportation investment. As part of that effort, the organization has developed a brief online survey it hopes people living and working from Scarborough north to Freeport and west to Standish would be willing to answer. The […]
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Sinkhole causes partial road collapse in Westbrook
Crews were expected to start repairing the damage on Spring Street on Friday afternoon.
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Maine Voices: Response to discrimination must occur before genocide is on the horizon
Whatever the defining term, we need to focus on the degradation being funded by our tax dollars at the border.
Posted inAmerican Journal
Westbrook Notes July 4
Friendship exhibit returns Walker Memorial Library, 800 Main St.,will host an opening reception from 5-7 p.m. Tuesday, July 9, for the return of the Bridges of Friendship Photography exhibit. The exhibit features work by Dennis Marrotte and other members of the Portland Camera Club and photographers from Westbrook’s sister city, Archangel, Russia. The display can […]
Posted inLakes Region Weekly
We Love to Eat July 4
Chowder luncheon – Friday, July 5, 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 lobster roll with cup of chowder, $13. All lunches include fresh baked bread, pickle, cookie and […]
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60 years ago
The Westbrook American reported on July 8, 1959, that Mr. and Mrs. Everett Sweetser of Gorham and their son, Bruce, were vacationing at their summer home at Marshall Pond. Gorham High School graduate Donald Warming, son of Alvin Warming of Gorham and Ruth Warming of Westbrook, had signed up with the U.S. Marine Corps.
Posted inAmerican Journal
Looking Back
Highlights of Westbrook and Gorham news from 25 and 15 years ago.
Posted inAmerican Journal
5K organizers hope for strongest showing so far
The Westbrook Strong 5K is slated for July 13, and with a growing number of runners and sponsors, organizers Gary and Laurie Rairdon hope to make this the biggest race yet.
Posted inAmerican Journal
Bread-loving ducks might be out of luck in Westbrook
Feeding them should be banned to protect ducks’ health and the Presumpscot River’s health, the city’s sustainability coordinator says.
Posted inAmerican Journal
WHS assistant principal taking over at Congin
Jennifer Mull-Brooks will be in charge at the K-4 school, opening another possible spot in high school administration.