A CLOSER LOOK The Maine Department of Transportation’s public hearing on a $5 million plan for reconstructing portions of William Clarke Drive is Monday, Jan. 12, at 6 p.m., in Room 114 at Westbrook High School. A safer, slower William Clarke Drive is coming in the near future – and residents will get the chance […]

J163/163a Julian Denbow owned and operated the Cumberland Mills Esso Station, 307 Main St., when the photo on the left was taken. In 1966, Thomas Flaherty of Portland purchased the building to expand his cleaning business and establish a car wash. The present building has been expanded and remodeled several times and is still owned […]

Maine’s 44 newest police officers graduated from the Maine Criminal Justice Academy in Vassalboro recently, said Maine Department of Public Safety spokesman Steve McCausland. Among the new officers are: Ryan E. Close, Westbrook Police; Andrew J. Flynn, Scarborough Police; Donald M. Gibson, Sanford Police; Joshua E. Muise, Bridgton Police; Christopher M. Ouellette, Saco Police; Seth […]

Keep ’em laughing Andy Cottrell doesn’t like gimmicks. But there’s one freebee his customers at Mr. Bagel in Westbrook are sure to get every time they come into his store – entertainment from Cottrell himself. Whether he’s challenging one of his employees to carry a raw egg across the restaurant with chopsticks or testing his […]

The Legislature has been busy and for those who may be renewing their driver’s license, or obtaining a state identification card, there are a couple of new laws that have changed the requirement. These rules apply to new licenses and renewals and also apply to state-issued identification. If you are applying for a driver’s license, […]

Free Christmas dinner – Thursday, Dec. 25, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Westbrook-Warren Congregational Church, 810 Main St., Westbrook. Roast turkey, ham, mashed potatoes, stuffing, peas, carrots and assorted desserts including pies. Reservations not required but appreciated. 854-9157. Free Christmas dinner – Thursday, Dec. 25, 1-3 p.m., Traditions Restaurant, 162 Main St., Saco. Roast stuffed chicken breast […]

The Westbrook American reported on Dec. 18, 1963, that Mr. and Mrs. Charles McCauley of White Rock were honored with a surprise family gathering in observance of their 47th anniversary. Grace Davis of West Buxton entertained the Hook and Chatter Club at a dinner party.