The former library on Main Street in Westbrook was established in 1876 by Samuel D. Warren for employees of his paper mill and their families.
Leslie Bridgers
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Leslie Bridgers is a columnist for the Portland Press Herald, writing about Maine culture, customs and the things we notice and wonder about in our everyday lives. Originally from Connecticut, Leslie came to Maine by way of Bowdoin College and never left. She joined the Portland Press Herald in 2011 as a reporter and spent seven years as the paper’s features editor, overseeing coverage of arts, entertainment and food.
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Westbrook police ease fears of racial profiling in restaurant raids
Members of rights groups meet with officials to allay concerns about treatment of Hispanics.
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Fireworks spark Westbrook debate
Only one councilor on the Public Safety Committee supports a city fireworks ban such as Portland’s.
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Council, school board races set in Westbrook, Gorham
The slate of candidates for council and school board are set in Westbrook and Gorham, where nomination papers for the Nov. 8 election were due Friday. For Westbrook City Council, Republican Matt Maloney of Seavey Street is challenging incumbent Victor Chau, a Democrat, in Ward 2. In Ward 4, Republican Ernest Porell and Gary Rairdon, […]
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This time, it’s Chuluda trying to unseat Hilton in Westbrook
The mayoral race comes down to a choice between the Democratic incumbent and the former GOP mayor.
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Mexican eateries temporarily shut following arrests
One of the two brothers facing immigration charges posts bail as patrons lament the closings.
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Food pantries get truckin’
Access to a refrigerated vehicle takes a load off rural volunteers who previously loaded up personal cars.
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He’s building on experience
With designs to become a better and more empathetic architect, 29-year-old Westbrook native Evan Carroll spent nine days as a resident at the Maine Veterans’ Home.
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Eateries raided; owners charged
Authorities say a Mexican restaurant in Westbrook and two others employed illegal immigrants for years.
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Armed immigration agents raid Westbrook eatery
Restaurant owners Guillermo and Hector Fuentes are charged with employing illegal aliens.