Much of what makes a city vibrant and attractive is the cleanliness of its streets, sidewalks, parking lots and recreational areas. Westbrook’s Public Services Department’s recent purchase of a new Tenant mini sweeper is going a long way toward achieving those cleanliness objectives. The sweeper is a miniature version of the two larger street sweeping […]
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Legislative Briefs
Going independent Both sides are now wooing former Democratic Rep. Tom Saviello, who announced last week he was going independent, bringing the tally in the House to 75 Democrats, 73 Republicans, 2 unenrolled and one Green. Saviello went to the Republican caucus Monday, saying he didn’t want to be the center of attention at the […]
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Oh, deer flies!
(Reprinted from the July 20, 2001 Suburban News) As I walked my dog early in the morning, I’ve been wearing a net over my head to keep the mosquitoes and other flying pests away. Then for a few days this month it was peaceful and I could enjoy our morning stroll; but then out of […]
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Parents upset with St. Joe's student's return
In a letter dated May 27 of this year, John and Joann Queenan of Hooksett, New Hampshire requested that Saint Joseph’s College deny Luke Chouinard’s return as a student. Two years ago, Chouinard lost control of his car and crashed on Route 114 in Naples while carrying the Queenan’s son John and another passenger. The […]
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Driving Miss Teen Maine International
Miss Teen Maine International Anastasiya Allen, of Sebago, waves to the crowd while being driven down the Sebago Days parade route by Sebago residents Grove Newcomb and Neal Allen last weekend. Courtesy photo
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Senior meals, August
Following are the menus at the Windham Senior Dining Center for the month of August, 2005. Reservations need to be made 48 hours in advance; please call 892-3891 to make reservations, and for more details. Monday, Aug. 1: Meat loaf w/gravy, mashed potatoes, green beans, raisin bread, tapioca pudding. CC/DB: Diet pudding, ALT: Chicken leg. […]
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Standish firefighter, fire station zapped by lightning
Standish firefighter James Paul is doing well after his jolting encounter with lightning on Tuesday, according to Chief Martin Jordan. “J.P. (Paul) was stunned like he got beaten up,” said Jordan, “but he’s expected to fully recover. He’s very, very lucky.” The same lightning strike that flung Paul to the floor also knocked out the […]
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Ordinance protective, not discriminatory
I am a resident of the neighborhood that will be affected by the zoning change and would like to respond to Alwyn Waite’s letter to the editor. First, ordinance 505.11 is intended to protect residential neighborhoods all over Westbrook, not this single one. “Discrimination” is a very unpleasant word with connotations far and away from […]
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Police seeking owner of lost deck
The Westbrook Police are searching for the person who apparently lost a large amount of wooden decking material on May 28. Capt. Tom Roth said police found the building materials dumped in the road on Route 302 near Pride Street at about 1:30 p.m. on May 28. Police have placed the material in storage and […]
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Bridge closing inconsiderate
I was concerned when I heard from a friend via e-mail that they had read in the Portland Press Herald on Tuesday, July 12, 2005 that the Maine Turnpike Authority is planning on closing the bridge connecting Stroudwater Street in Westbrook to Portland effective Fall 2005. I was even more alarmed when I learned that […]