Leona Glidden said when she took over organizing the Together Days auction three years ago she had no idea who to put on the microphone for the auction. When she’d helped before they’d had a professional auctioneer, but he was expensive. Then someone suggested Stan Sawyer, Westbrook school superintendent, and Al Juniewicz, a broker for […]

Tracy Welsch and Bethany Gooding’s stories share a common thread-they were both victims of domestic violence. Beyond that, the differences are striking. Tracy Welsch was married for five years and had children. Bethany Gooding was in a relationship for a few months and was 14 at the time. Their differences illustrate a point that domestic […]

On May 25, the Westbrook Regional Vocational Center held its annual awards night. Students received certificates in their career and technical programs. Over $11,000 in scholarships and toolships were awarded. In additional to these honors, the following students were recognized for special awards as listed: Outstanding student by program-$250 per student Automotives – Cassaundra Waterhouse […]

The Westbrook American reported in its issue of Wednesday, May 30, 1956, that pupils of the Virginia Dorr School of Dance had presented their annual recital at Gorham High School on South Street. The high school later became the Shaw School, which is now being renovated for municipal offices.

Following last week’s arrest of two Bonny Eagle High students on burglary and theft charges, Buxton police said on Tuesday they are anticipating charging another suspect in connection with these cases. Officer Paul Rubashkin of the Buxton Police Department said that two burglaries occurred on May 11 at neighboring properties on Gillette Road with another […]

Mission Possible Teen Center is honoring Carl McAllister as its June Teen of the Month. Carl has worked incredibly hard to win Teen of the Month. He has been a regular at the center for the past three years, and has a really special bond with our staff. He has been coming here for so […]

Peter Mills has been described as brainy, moderate and detail oriented – labels he doesn’t deny, exactly. “I’m not that smart,” he said, adding, “I think I’m trainable.” Getting serious, he says Republicans can only win statewide office in Maine if they are moderate, referring to the state’s two current U.S. senators and former Sen. […]

On the left, Boyscouts pick the rubber ducks out of the water at the finish line. On the right, John Bernier of the Westbrook Kiwanis Club holds up an array of colored rubber ducks.

One of the most popular events at Westbrook Together Days has always been the parade. Lisa Glidden, this year’s parade chairperson, had 34 registrations for the parade, one less than last year with 10 days to go. “We may go over that. I’m keeping my fingers crossed,” she said. Westbrook’s Little League New England championship […]

I am writing to publicly thank the members of the Westbrook Police Department who responded to complaints by a few school officials about the flyers that were distributed at Westbrook High School last Wednesday. Officers Twombley and Violette were very professional and fair. They listened to both sides, and made a proper decision to protect […]