In a story on page one of the March 15 edition of the American Journal, “Westbrook eyes adding intersection,” the first paragraph mischaracterized the city’s inquiry to the Maine Department of Transportation. The city is seeking guidance from the state on creating new access points on the Arterial. It was an editor’s error.

The Westbrook City Council has given its preliminary approval to a change to the zoning ordinance regarding development of so-called “paper streets.” On Monday night, the council voted unanimously to give its initial approval to an amendment to change the city’s ordinance. The amendment would allow development on the city’s paper streets-streets that were previously […]

On Jan. 18, Charles Jarrett was subject to an active protection order issued in Portland District Court. The order stated, among other things, that Jarrett may only possess weapons within the town of Sanford as part of military duty. He must check in and check out those weapons at the assignment and he must notify […]

An internal investigation has concluded that Westbrook police officials did not intentionally conceal the arrest of Fire Inspector Lt. Chuck Jarrett. On Thursday, Jan. 18, Jarrett was arrested at his Windham residence for removing a loaded weapon from an unlocked Westbrook police vehicle. All criminal charges against Jarrett have been dropped, and the city has […]

An internal investigation has concluded that Westbrook police officials did not intentionally conceal the arrest of Fire Inspector Lt. Chuck Jarrett. On Thursday, Jan. 18, Jarrett was arrested at his Windham residence for removing a loaded weapon from an unlocked Westbrook police vehicle. All criminal charges against Jarrett have been dropped, and the city has […]

Westbrook School Superintendent Stan Sawyer will present his proposed 2006-2007 school budget to the School Committee at a meeting on March 22. The proposed school budget will keep the school system’s expenditure growth for the coming fiscal year to 4 percent over last year. The small percentage would keep Westbrook’s increase below those of neighboring […]

This concerned parent is just wondering if there are any others out there? The subject is sex education. We as parents are obviously not capable of handling that responsibility with our children for whatever reasons. Reasons for not being able to breach the subject matter with our children may be that we are not comfortable […]

This concerned parent is just wondering if there are any others out there? The subject is sex education. We as parents are obviously not capable of handling that responsibility with our children for whatever reasons. Reasons for not being able to breach the subject matter with our children may be that we are not comfortable […]

Seniors to hear bell ringers The Westbrook High School bell ringers will entertain when Westbrook Senior Citizens meet at 1 p.m. on Monday, April 3, in Westbrook-Warren Congregational Church, 810 Main St. The seniors are planning a trip to Cape May, N.J., in April, which includes one day in Atlantic City. For more information, call […]

Seniors to hear bell ringers The Westbrook High School bell ringers will entertain when Westbrook Senior Citizens meet at 1 p.m. on Monday, April 3, in Westbrook-Warren Congregational Church, 810 Main St. The seniors are planning a trip to Cape May, N.J., in April, which includes one day in Atlantic City. For more information, call […]