April 22, 1987 Westbrook developer Paul “Bucky” Holloway and partners David and Tom Metivier are planning an 87-lot subdivision at Day Road and South Streets, Gorham, for “upper price range” houses on 110 acres. Their plans may call for an extension of the planned Gorham sewer. “It’s all real tentative now,” said Holloway, of the […]
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Blazes lacrosse drop opener to Storm
WESTBROOK – It had been a while since Scarborough faced Westbrook in boys lacrosse, so the Red Storm didn’t go into Saturday’s game taking the Blue Blazes lightly. But after opening up the scoring early in the first quarter, Scarborough found their way to an easy 17-1 win over the Blazes, opening their season on […]
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WESTBROOK NOTES – 4/19
Interest drop saves the city money Last week, the Westbrook City Council’s Finance Committee gave its approval to a refinancing of two existing city bonds, a move that will save some significant money over the terms of the bonds. City Administrator Jerre Bryant said that the city will be refinancing two bonds, one taken out […]
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No arrests in stabbing year later
WESTBROOK – It’s been one year since Robert Stubbs was stabbed to death in his home on Central Street in Westbrook, and police still haven’t been able to find the man they believe is responsible. The delay has been frustrating to Steven Maynard, a close friend of Stubbs and godfather to Stubbs’ 12-year-old son, Zeke. […]
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Planning Board backs limits on fireworks
WESTBROOK – The Westbrook Planning Board has recommended some restrictions on the sale of fireworks in the city. On Tuesday night, the board voted unanimously to recommend standards to the City Council that will limit the sale of consumer fireworks to the so-called Gateway Commercial District, which encompasses Main Street, from approximately Westbrook City Hall […]
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School budget in council hands
WESTBROOK – The process of finalizing the Westbrook school and city budgets moved one step closer to completion last week, as the School Committee gave its unanimous approval to the school budget and sent it on to the City Council for review. School Superintendent Marc Gousse said that the $31 million school budget is up […]
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The Frog and Turtle owner riled by council
WESTBROOK – The length of time allowed for residents to speak during public comments at Westbrook City Council meetings is at the center of a dust-up between a local restaurateur and a city councilor. The issue could lead to a review of the council’s long-standing three-minute time limit. The debate started at an April 2 […]
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QUINN'S CORNER – Some things to think about
Here are some assorted facts and figures worth pondering: Earning their keep: To make a pound of honey, bees must dip a proboscis into 2 million individual flowers. What’s in a name: Heroin is the brand name of morphine once marketed by Bayer. Coca Cola is the brand name given to a soft drink when […]
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Gorham fire probe seeks federal help
GORHAM – Gorham Police Chief Ronald Shepard and Gorham Fire Chief Robert Lefebvre announced Friday investigators probing a series of fires in Gorham have asked a federal agency for assistance. “Contacts are being made with the Federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms to see if they have any useful expertise that might assist the […]
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Investigators to go door-to-door in Gorham fire case
GORHAM – Investigators will canvass Gorham neighborhoods Thursday afternoon as they continue to search for clues in the series of fires that has plagued the town. Four fires have been set intentionally in Gorham since March 27, while another is being called suspicious. The latest was Wednesday night at 54 Dingley Road. Fire Marshal investigators […]