Westbrook officials narrowly approved the renewal of Mill Side Tavern’s liquor license Monday, with the condition that the bar saves the tapes from its video surveillance camera and makes them available to police. Police initially recommended the council deny the license because of the owners’ failure to provide a tape from a night when a […]
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Talks focus on bridge safety
Hollis and Buxton selectmen are expected to meet next week to discuss possible safety measures that could be taken the Route 202 bridge where a 12-year-old boy was critically injured last week. A transportation engineer was planning to meet with Buxton selectmen Wednesday night to suggest a pedestrian bridge over the Saco River at Salmon […]
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City resident reached century mark
A slideshow of photos from her past and an apple juice toast in her honor marked Peggy Sanphy’s 100th birthdayJuly 30, celebrated with a party at Springbrook Center for Health Care, where she lives. “I’ve worked hard all my life,” said Sanphy, who delighted at the cards and cake presented to her at the party. […]
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Taking the plunge
Jumping into rivers is a thrill for some, a safety hazard for others Brian Heath was 12 years old the first time his older cousins took him out to the Black Bridge in Westbrook to jump into the Presumpscot River. He was instantly hooked. Now 30, Heath and his friend Derek Drouin, 18, talked last […]
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Marine to go to trial
A jury trial will be held in September to decide the fate of a Westbrook man serving in the U.S. Marine Corps who has been charged with gross sexual assault of a 15-year-old. Brian Nugent, 19, pleaded not guilty in April to two counts of gross sexual assault at his arraignment in Cumberland County Superior […]
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Turnover looks likely this fall on City Council
The Westbrook City Council could be in for a makeover this fall. Several councilors, including some leaders, have indicated they won’t be running for election in November. In the last election, in 2007, all seven incumbents were re-elected. Though Ed Symbol resigned shortly after the inauguration in order to fill a vacant seat on the […]
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Inside Gray – 7/24
Your community news from Gray. Traditional Bean Suppers A public supper will be held at the Gray Congregational Church on Brown Street in Gray on Saturday, July 25, at 5 p.m. On the menu will be baked beans, casseroles, salads, homemade breads, desserts and beverages. The fee is $7 for adults and $3 for children […]
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Westbrook to host Babe Ruth championship
Westbrook High School will be the home of the Maine Babe Ruth 14-year-old double-elimination tournament that is scheduled to get under way on July 23 (though, as has been the case throughout this rainy summer, this schedule is subject to change due to weather). Thursday, July 23 Game 1: Westbrook vs. Apple Valley-5 p.m. Game […]
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Legion teams making playoff push
With the playoffs starting next week, several local American Legion baseball teams are vying for a playoff berth The American Legion Zone 4 tournament is shaping up to be a good one. The four-team playoff starts Tuesday, with the No. 4 team visiting the No. 1 team and No. 3 playing at No. 2, with […]
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Inside Standish 7/17/09
Kicks for Kids Standish Recreation is now accepting registration forms for its fall soccer program. The program is open to children ages 4-12. The program for ages 6-12 focuses on instruction and recreational play, with an element of competition being introduced at the higher ages. The preseason includes instructional clinics and team practice times, and […]