American Journal briefs

Published
May 11, 2022

Westbrook council to reconsider denial of outdoor liquor license for Legion

The Westbrook City Council will reconsider allowing the American Legion to serve alcoholic beverages outside. The request from the Stephen W. Manchester American Legion Post 62 was unanimously denied last week because of the Dunn Street location’s proximity to Riverbank Park. Local ordinances ban alcohol in city parks and the Legion’s parcel is technically considered […]
Published
May 4, 2022

Gorham motorcyclist injured in New Portland Road crash
Published
April 12, 2022

Westbrook rink off limits during parking lot construction
Published
April 5, 2022

Bridge Street sewer pipes in need of repairs will be relined

Sewer pipes along Bridge Street will be relined and manholes will be repaired pending final approval from the Westbrook City Council. The council gave unanimous preliminary approval April 4 to hire Insituform Technologies for $56,290 to reline the pipes, rather than replace them. Relining involves using a resin to almost recreate the pipe within itself. […]
Published
April 5, 2022

Westbrook council OKs purchase of three portable messaging signs

The city will buy three portable message signs with LED lights to help direct traffic downtown while the new parking garage is under construction downtown. The City Council gave unanimous approval April 4 to buy the the signs for a total of $54,975 from Worksafe Traffic Control Industries of New Hampshire. Two of the signs […]

Published
April 5, 2022

Westbrook Police complete requirements in pledge to improve mental health calls

The Westbrook Police Department has completed its pledge to improve responses to people with mental health conditions as part of the One Mind Campaign. To meet the requirements of the campaign by the International Association of Chiefs of Police, the Westbrook department established a stronger relationship with the Opportunity Alliance, developed and implemented a model […]
Published
March 29, 2022

Westbrook High School percussion ensemble, color guard win gold at states

The Westbrook Winter Color Guard and Winter Percussion Ensemble won gold medals at the Maine Band Director’s Association state finals March 25 in Sanford. “Our high schoolers rose to the challenge and performed at a really high level,” Band Director Kyle Smith said. The color guard team competed against Sanford, Marshwood, Maine Attraction and South […]
Published
March 29, 2022

‘Color of Memory’ installation open at Presumpscot Place in Westbrook

The interactive art installation by Lyman artist Amy Stacey Curtis, “The Color of Memory,” is now open at Presumpscot Place in Westbrook. The installation, sponsored by the University of Southern Maine’s Artist-In-Residence Program, is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily through April 22 at 22 Foster St. The free show is wheelchair accessible […]
Published
March 29, 2022

Westbrook Dog Park to be repaired with wood chips

The muddy Westbrook Dog Park remains closed, but once the ground dries, the city will remove the loose soil and replace it with wood chips. “Unfortunately, users of the park disregarded ground conditions a couple of weekends prior, and the surface of the dog park has become almost completely destabilized,” Mayor Mike Foley told the […]
Published
March 29, 2022

Woodlawn Cemetery columbarium project moves forward

The proposed columbarium at the Woodlawn Cemetery moved ahead Monday with the Westbrook City Council’s approval of a $48,000 contract for construction management services. The council unanimously agreed to pay $48,000 to Doten’s Construction of Freeport to find and work with contractors for the columbarium, walls that will hold crematory urns. The city is still […]