Judge Balentine issued a verdict on mankind that I feel is unfeeling. The judge issued a decision that “There is no death with dignity, except when one dies so another can live … “ Horse hockey. I knew a woman who lived with pain on a daily, hourly basis towards the end of her life. […]
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‘It was crazy’: Public weighs in on concert noise at new Westbrook venue
More than 50 people, many angered by the noise they had to endure from the first concert at Rock Row, attend a public hearing to express their concerns.
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60 Years Ago
The Westbrook American reported on June 3, 1959, that Mr. and Mrs. Everett Pease of Westbrook spent the weekend at their summer home at Sebago Lake Station. Henry Swanton, owner of By-A-Brook Farm in Buxton was to host a barbecue for the Maine Hereford Association.
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We Love to Eat
Chowder luncheon – Friday, June 7, 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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Rezoning sought for Holly’s site; day care proposed on Bridge Street
WESTBROOK — The Planning Board Tuesday discussed the possibility of rezoning the former Holly’s Gas Station property and also heard preliminary plans for a 100-child day care on Bridge Street. H.A. Mapes is looking to rezone the former Holly’s site at 380 Main St. from Residential Growth to a City Center District, which allows for […]
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Polls open June 11
Buxton Polls open 6 a.m.- 8 p.m. Buxton Town Hall, 185 Portland Road. For more information, call the Buxton Town Clerk’s Office at 929-6171. Gorham Polls open 7 a.m. – 8 p.m. Ward 1-1: Gorham Middle School, 106 Weeks Road Ward 1-2: Little Falls Activity Center, 40 Acorn St. Ward 2: Shaw Gym, Gorham Municipal […]
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Westbrook Notes
Flag Day flag burning The Stephen W.Manchester Post 62 of the American Legion will burn worn, tattered and unwanted flags at noon on Friday, June 14, in Riverbank Park on Main Street. Individuals wishing to properly dispose of flags are welcome to bring them. For more information, call the post at 856-7152. Senior citizens to […]
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Sappi gets OK to use part of park for dam work
WESTBROOK — The City Council Monday gave unanimous preliminary approval to Sappi North America Inc.’s revised plan for storing construction equipment as it prepares to remove the dams in the Presumpscot River. The new plan will use less of Saccarappa Park as a staging area, allowing it to still be used for recreation. It also […]
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Girls Lacrosse: Blue Blazes smoke Red Eddies
WESTBROOK—Blaze Michaela Russell led her girls in walloping visiting Edward Little on Wednesday evening, May 29: Russell put up five of Westbrook’s dozen goals in the 12-6 triumph. Russell also led the team’s shooting, recording eight. Meanwhile, Katie Champagne and Kaitlyn Talbot put up a hat trick (three goals) apiece, each while hashing five shots. […]
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Together Days revisits 1980s
The Saco & Biddeford Savings float won first place with their Ghostbusters look. WESTBROOK — It was the 1980s all over again in Westbrook Saturday as families lined Main Street to cheer on the floats in the Together Days parade. The theme for the 40th year of Together Days was “1980s revisited.” In commemoration of […]