While we applauded the city for investigating how the fire inspector’s name was omitted from the police log when police arrested him in January, the report released by the city last week was a disappointment. Conducted by City Solicitor William Dale, the report is at times unclear, inaccurate and contradictory. The problems with the report […]

Westbrook families and community members are invited to attend an underage drinking summit on April 5 at 7 p.m. in the Westbrook High School Auditorium. The summit is part of a nationwide effort to increase understanding of underage drinking, and to encourage communities, including parents, young people, teachers, law enforcement and elected officials to come […]

This Sunday is Maine Maple Sunday. Each spring, Maine’s maple producers celebrate Maine Maple Sunday – the day when sugar makers around the state open the doors of their sugarhouses to the public. On Sunday, the public will get the chance to see first hand how 40 gallons of maple sap is turned into just […]

Judy Andrews doesn’t acknowledge St. Patrick’s Day and hasn’t for most of her life. When she was 15, a fire on St. Patrick’s Day claimed the lives of her sister and her husband’s entire family. Andrews said people still remember the fire and tell her so when they meet her. Some say it was the […]

Writing students honored At the monthly meeting March 17, the Woman’s Literary Union, during its membership luncheon at the Woodfords Congregational Church, awarded prizes in its annual creative writing contest to these students: first prize, Lyle Hemes, South Portland High School; second prize, Neil Pearlman, South Portland High, third prize, William Querry, Deering High. Honorable […]

Writing students honored At the monthly meeting March 17, the Woman’s Literary Union, during its membership luncheon at the Woodfords Congregational Church, awarded prizes in its annual creative writing contest to these students: first prize, Lyle Hemes, South Portland High School; second prize, Neil Pearlman, South Portland High, third prize, William Querry, Deering High. Honorable […]

March 1981 South Portland’s Long Range School Planning Committee warns that a school budget without an increase would be “devastating.” The committee favors closing Hamlin and Skillins schools. Tenants of Hamlet Coach Park, the mobile home development in Westbrook, have organized and are negotiating with Bernard Shub, Marblehead, Mass., the park’s owner, over rent prices […]

The names of the candidates seeking seats in the Legislature representing Buxton are set, as the deadline for submitting nomination papers for the June primary has passed. Sen. Barry J. Hobbins, D-Saco, will be unopposed for his party’s nomination on the June primary ballot as a candidate to retain his Senate District 5 seat. But […]

The Cumberland County District Attorney’s office has dismissed charges against Westbrook Fire Inspector Lt. Chuck Jarrett stemming from his arrest on Jan. 18. Jarrett was charged with violating a protective order by handling a firearm at the Public Safety Building. Assistant District Attorney Jennifer Norbert said she dismissed the charges because the protective order did […]

Bonny Eagle drama places second The Bonny Eagle Drama Club performed “This is a Test” at the Maine Principals’ Association Regional Drama Festival at Windham High School. The one-act’s cast and crew was chosen as alternates, winning the second place trophy in the festival. Four Bonny Eagle students were also honored. Jack Scannell was chosen […]