The Westbrook City Council will vote on a resolve Monday to urge City Councilor Paul Emery to resign, following his comments last week at a Democratic town meeting in Scarborough. Emery, while discussing Gov. Paul LePage’s tax reform plan, said his feelings wouldn’t be hurt if LePage “goes to see his maker.” He then said, […]
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Westbrook mayor talks state budget
Westbrook Mayor Colleen Hilton was in Augusta Tuesday to discuss Gov. Paul LePage’s budget proposal, and how it has affected the relationship between state and local governments. Hilton, along with with Portland Mayor Michael Brennan, Mayor David Rollins of Augusta, and Mayor Donald Pilon of Saco, said the governor’s proposals, especially the proposed cuts to […]
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EDITORIAL: A salute to the trailblazers
Congratulations to the Sebago to the Sea Trail Coalition, which has finally realized its dream of creating a continuous trail from Sebago Lake to the Atlantic Ocean. Now, we’d like to see the Eastern Trail Alliance, which has made equally great strides in recent years connecting sections of former rail line along the southern coast […]
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Emery apologizes for 'tasteless' comments
Westbrook City Councilor Paul Emery apologized Wednesday for his comments directed toward Maine Gov. Paul LePage during a Democratic town meeting in Scarborough Tuesday. While discussing the governor’s tax reform plan, Emery said his feelings wouldn’t be hurt if LePage “goes to see his maker.” He then said, “In some countries assassination is a political […]
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Community Calendar
Upcoming events Art exhibit by Freeport High School students, on display through April, Freeport Community Library main reading room. Mixed-media exhibit showcases works by more than 70 area young people. Sponsored and juried by the Freeport Woman’s Club. Freeport Rotary, meets every Wednesday, 7 a.m., Harraseeket Inn, 162 Main St., Freeport. Feel free to stop […]
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Durham News
Office hours The Durham Town Office hours are Monday, Tuesday and Friday, 8: 30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; closed Wednesday; and Thursday, 10:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m. For more information, call 353-2561. Bulky waste collection May 16 Durham’s spring bulky waste collection day is Saturday, May 16, from 9 a.m.-3 p.m., at 1099 Royalsborough Road (the former Copp Excavation […]
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Walk, talk trails
Hedgehog Mountain planning committee invites public to actively share ideas. A planning committee, charged with creating a management and use plan for the Hedgehog Mountain trail system, is hosting a public “walking meeting” on Saturday, May 2. People are invited to arrive at the Hunter Road Field House at 9 a.m., and set out on […]
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Girls Lacrosse: Freeport drops home opener to York
Despite strong showings from key individuals across all areas of the field – including offensive contributions from a diverse group of girls – the Freeport Falcons couldn’t keep pace with the visiting York Wildcats on Thursday afternoon. York opened a moderate lead in the first half then sealed the deal in the second, adding four […]
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D’Alfonso returns to Westbrook, founds hitting school
When Anthony D’Alfonso graduated from Westbrook High School in 2005, the baseball star was just days away from the big game, the Class A State Championship. The Blazes faced off with Oxford Hills in that bout – and came up short, 9-4 – but D’Alfonso had home runs still to hit and bases still to […]
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Westbrook Notes
Cinco de Mayo benefit aids special services In a Cinco de Mayo benefit, Westbrook High School’s Special Service will benefit from those dining Monday, May 4, from 4-10 p.m., at Margaritas, 11 Brown St., Portland. “Mention Westbrook High School’s Special Services Department and 15 percent of your bill will be donated to us,” said Julie […]