Sacc Class X-mas tree: Janine Lappin’s kindergarten class from Saccarappa School enjoys the Festival of Trees in Westbrook. Staff photo by Matt Crellin X-Mas tree train kid: A kindergarten student from Saccarappa School is fascinated by a model train display at the Festival of Trees in Westbrook. Staff photo by Matt Crellin

Convicted kidnapper Norman Dickinson, whose recent move to Scarborough upset residents there, has moved to an apartment in Westbrook. Assistant Regional Correctional Administrator Lisa Nash said on Tuesday that Dickinson moved to an apartment in Westbrook Monday night from a Portland motel where he had been staying. Nash declined to give Dickinson’s new address, but […]

Convicted kidnapper Norman Dickinson, whose recent move to Scarborough upset residents there, has moved to an apartment in Westbrook. Assistant Regional Correctional Administrator Lisa Nash said on Tuesday that Dickinson moved to an apartment in Westbrook Monday night from a Portland motel where he had been staying. Nash declined to give Dickinson’s new address, but […]

Convicted kidnapper Norman Dickinson, whose recent move to Scarborough upset residents there, has moved to an apartment in Westbrook. Assistant Regional Correctional Administrator Lisa Nash said on Tuesday that Dickinson moved to an apartment in Westbrook Monday night from a Portland motel where he had been staying. Nash declined to give Dickinson’s new address, but […]

No matter where you go these days, everyone is talking about it. In coffee shops, grocery stores, on talk radio … nowhere seems safe from conversations about the rising cost of fuel. While discussion is primarily about prices at the pump, rising fuel costs are also hitting you at home, where conserving energy is now […]

White Rock tree lit White Rock celebrated its 20th annual tree lighting on Nov. 27 at the White Rock Community building on Wilson Road. Santa was the center of attention and heard the Christmas wishes of the children. Santa was welcomed with Jingle Bells by members of the Fanfare Band, which played Christmas carols. Rev. […]

The following births occurred recently at Maine Medical Center: Quinn A. Dillon was born May 8, 2005 to James and Christena Dillon of Gorham. Grandparents are Roger and Christine Pillsbury of Belgrade and Kathleen Dillon of Scarborough. Great Grandparents are Caroline and Bernard Rackliffe of Weld and Katherine and John Evans of Jay. Rain Star […]

December, 1980 Westbrook’s Zoning Appeals Board opposes a proposal for developing the Scates Block site at Vallee Square downtown. The proposal is for first-floor stores under 50 apartments for the elderly. That wouldn’t be appropriate in the “strictly commercialized area,” the board said. Mayor William B. O’Gara has been saying the same thing. Sponsors have […]

Buxton hunters bag ‘n tag Several Buxton hunters tagged their deer at Sawyer’s Store in Little Falls. Billy Brannon bagged two deer, one with a bow and another with a firearm. Kelly Finocchietti of Buxton, who is an attendant at the tagging station, said other successful Buxton hunters included Calvin Brannon, Tyler Brannon, Harold Elliot, […]

Walker holiday open house Walker memorial Library, 800 Main St., will host its annual holiday open house from noon to 4 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 15, and refreshments will be served. The event will feature caroling by members of the Chopin Club and the Westbrook High School Bell Ringers, directed by Walter Hayes, and an […]