Kevin Crocker is running for an at-large seat on the City Council because he thinks in the next year the state will be facing a financial crunch, and he wants to help guide Westbrook through those times. “I want to be part of the solution,” said Crocker, R-Haskell Street. “There are a lot of matching […]

Brendan Rielly is a councilor who works hard for the city of Westbrook. No one in city government works harder for the betterment of the Westbrook Community. But more important, Councilor Rielly is interested in the individual citizens of Westbrook. When I had occasion to deal personally with an issue concerning a city of Westbrook […]

I am writing this letter in support of Suzanne Joyce who is running for City Council, Ward 5. Suzanne Joyce is an individual who takes the term “public service” to heart and has executed her duties as a council woman with professionalism, knowledge, compassion and sound judgement. Suzanne is impressive in her involvement in this […]

The rezoning of the Saunders Brothers mill from Industrial to Gateway Commercial to clear the way for Wal-Mart to possibly come to Westbrook (favored) Not to clear the way for Wal-Mart, but to protect the neighbors from anything that might have gone into the site. The additional site plan restrictions that limit the size of […]

The operators of the Springbrook Nursing Care Center on Spring Street have annpunced plans to build a retirement community and assisted living home with nearly 200 units on land adjacent to their existing operations. The operator, Sandy River Health Systems, has asked the city to rezone – from rural to residential growth area 1 – […]

In presentations on Sunday at The Fry Guy restaurant in Gorham, a truck convoy committee gave $11,000 in checks to benefit kids and youth programs. The Trucking for Kids Convoy Committee, a group with members from the South Portland Lions Club, Thornton Heights Lions Club and Maine Professional Drivers Association, sponsored a truck-athon earlier this […]

Dorothy Aube, D-Brown Street, first time candidate for the City Council is running for office because she is a lifelong resident who was looking for a way to help her city. Aube, who is running for the Ward 4 seat being vacated by Ann Peoples, said she wants to see Westbrook take a more “proactive” […]

John O’Hara promises if he is elected to a fifth term as an at-large member of the City Council he will continue to ask the tough questions and ensure residents have a voice on the council. O’Hara, R-Cottage Place, said in his time on the council, he has felt the city has made great strides […]

Joan Boucher is a candidate for Ward 1 councilor in Westbrook. Although I am a citizen of Portland, please allow me to share with your readers what I know about Joan Boucher, the person. In the 40 years I have known her, Joan has proven to be a person of admirable attributes. She possess an […]

After attending many City Council meetings as an interested resident over the past several years, Alex Stone said he decided to run for an at-large seat because he sees great potential for the city. “I think Westbrook’s great,” said Stone, D-Clifford Street. “But I think it could be better.” As he sees it, Stone said […]