Sewer pipes along Bridge Street will be relined and manholes will be repaired pending final approval from the Westbrook City Council. The council gave unanimous preliminary approval April 4 to hire Insituform Technologies for $56,290 to reline the pipes, rather than replace them. Relining involves using a resin to almost recreate the pipe within itself. […]
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Crash in Westbrook leads to closure of section of Spring Street
It wasn’t immediately know whether anyone was injured.
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Westbrook council OKs purchase of three portable messaging signs
The city will buy three portable message signs with LED lights to help direct traffic downtown while the new parking garage is under construction downtown. The City Council gave unanimous approval April 4 to buy the the signs for a total of $54,975 from Worksafe Traffic Control Industries of New Hampshire. Two of the signs […]
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Westbrook Police complete requirements in pledge to improve mental health calls
The Westbrook Police Department has completed its pledge to improve responses to people with mental health conditions as part of the One Mind Campaign. To meet the requirements of the campaign by the International Association of Chiefs of Police, the Westbrook department established a stronger relationship with the Opportunity Alliance, developed and implemented a model […]
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200 apartments proposed at site of Westbrook mobile home park
The council approved zoning changes 5-2, with Councilors Mike Shaughnessy and David Morse against the measure, saying they were concerned the current tenants may not be able to find affordable places to live.
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We Love to Eat: April 7
Drive-thru haddock supper – Friday, April 8, 4:30-6 p.m., St. Hyacinth Church, Brown Street, Westbrook. Baked haddock, green beans, mashed potatoes, coleslaw, roll and dessert, $10. Sponsored by the Daughters of Isabella. Pick up in the lower parking lot. Drive-up roasted turkey dinner – Saturday, April 9, 4:30-6 p.m., Highland Lake Grange, 9 Hardy Road, […]
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We Love Fairs: April 7
Craft fair – Saturday, April 9, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., White Rock Grange, 33 Wilson Road, Gorham. More than two dozen crafters and vendors offering items for Easter, Mother’s Day and hostess gifts. See facebook.com/whiterockgrange380 for details. Indoor yard sale – Saturday, April 23, 10 a.m-2 p.m., American Legion Post 197, 300 Conant St. (Route 25), […]
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Westbrook Notes: March 31
Fire department topic of history talk Retired fire captain Clyde Chapman will speak when the Westbrook Historical Society meets at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 6, at the Community Center, 426 Bridge St. Chapman, who was the city’s fire inspector and historian, will discuss the history of the Westbrook Fire Department. The society’s museum is open […]
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Westbrook, Gorham students win big at regional drama festival
Casts at both high schools take home first place honors from the Maine Drama Festival for one-act plays.
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Westbrook students’ brawl spreads on social media, school grapples with cell phone policy
Westbrook Middle School is trying to tackle cyberbullying, homophobic and racist chats and distractions in the classroom caused by cell phone use, the principal says.