Deep in their subterranean tunnels, spotted salamanders are waiting for the right combination of temperature and rain to bring them out of their winter slumber. And on the very night the salamanders emerge, a group of brave, dedicated and slightly wacky crossing guards will be there to help them on their journey. If you would […]
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Appeals court sides with Sebago mom claiming discrimination
A Sebago woman’s case claiming discrimination against Anthem Health Plans of Maine and Wellpoint will go to trial after a ruling March 27 by the U.S. Court of Appeals in Boston. Laurie Chadwick’s suit claims she was denied a promotion in favor of a less qualified applicant because she had four children, including 6-year-old triplets. […]
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City trash collection gets big upgrade
An agreement between Casella Waste Systems and the city of Westbrook to implement curbside recycling has been upgraded to a whole new automated trash and recycling program. According to City Administrator Jerre Bryant, recent negotiations have resulted in an agreement that Casella will foot the upfront investment in trash bins and trucks for the automated […]
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Foundation's board owes library, city more
The Warren Memorial Foundation’s board of directors owes the city of Westbrook more than a book collection. An explanation, for starters, would be nice. The board announced abruptly last month that the Warren Memorial Library would close May 1, after being open to the public for 80 years, because operating expenses were eating away at […]
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Gorham winter season in review cuts
Graves and szklany: Gorham’s Alex Graves gets past Windham’s Adam Szklany to release a shot in a Class A prelim game on Feb. 10. The No. 10 Rams fell to the No. 7 Eagles, ending Gorham’s season. The Rams wrapped up the season with a 6-13 record. File photo Sean Grandmaison: Gorham’s Sean Grandmaison (14) […]
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Driver crashes car, flees scene
CUTLINE ONLY 64600 At 10:20 p.m. Sunday, Westbrook police responded to a one-car motor vehicle accident in which a car had struck a porch at 26 Longfellow St., and then had rolled, trapping the four passengers. Rescue personnel extricated the people, all juveniles, who were transported to Maine Medical Center. The driver had fled the […]
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Be patient – recovery money due next month
The $250 check each of us who receives Social Security soon will receive presents a challenge all its own. Shall it be used to pay down a medical bill not covered by Medicare or buy a month’s worth of groceries? How guilty will I feel if I splurge on some new duds and a trip […]
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City man dies running from police
Attempting to run from police, a Westbrook man died Saturday after being hit by a mirror on a truck traveling down the Maine Turnpike. Authorities say Craig Allard, 38, was pulled over for a traffic stop by a state trooper in the northbound lane of the turnpike Saturday afternoon in York. According to Maine State […]
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Clean manufacturers are better neighbors
I have lived on Spring Street for 37 years, just a short distance from the Five Star Industrial Park and the Pike quarry on Spring Street. Over the past year, Pike has significantly increased the amount of blasting and rock crushing they are doing. I feel the ground shake when they blast and hear the […]
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Residents rally against library closing
About 50 Warren Memorial Library patrons spent Saturday morning gathered on the soggy lawn at Riverbank Park, holding signs in protest of the library’s imminent closure. Taking turns holding the megaphone, several people spoke to the crowd about the library and their displeasure with its board of directors, which has said the Main Street institution […]