Three recent assaults in the city, one of which resulted in the death of a Glenwood Avenue man, have prompted the Westbrook police to step up patrols and begin to organize neighborhood watch groups. Police Chief Paul McCarthy said the assault on Douglas Wilcox that resulted in his death last month as well as incidents […]

Last week, a sign featuring a target, a picture of a rock and the words “throw it here” appeared in the window of Full Court Press on Main Street. While the sign was designed to draw a smile from people passing by, one of the owners of Full Court Press said the sign was put […]

I would like to extend my sincere gratitude to the Westbrook City Council for voting in favor of the site plan standards drafted by the Planning Board at Monday’s (Aug. 1) public hearing. The standards, including the 160,000-square-foot building size, will be helpful in protecting Westbrook neighborhoods and families and also allow for development in […]

Deering High School Class of 1936 Reunion We hope that all 39 who attended our July 30 reunion luncheon for the Deering High School Class of 1936 will be with us next year, at our 70th. For that big anniversary, we may have even more attending! Before the luncheon, at Verrillo’s at a small table […]

NOTE: I spoke to McCausland this morning, nothing has changed Police are still investigating the July 7 death of a Glenwood Avenue man who died days after being seriously injured in a fight. Police do not know if Douglas Wilcox, 34, died as the result of injuries received in the July 3 fight on Brown […]

NOTE: I spoke to McCausland this morning, nothing has changed Police are still investigating the July 7 death of a Glenwood Avenue man who died days after being seriously injured in a fight. Police do not know if Douglas Wilcox, 34, died as the result of injuries received in the July 3 fight on Brown […]

With the bordering Wal-Marts in New Hampshire, there are 27 Wal-Marts within a 150-mile radius of Westbrook, Maine. Our priority should be on preserving Maine-owned businesses and our quality of life not making Wal-Mart shopping more convenient. Let’s not ruin our beautiful state. We don’t have some of the advantages of other locations (mild climate, […]

With the bordering Wal-Marts in New Hampshire, there are 27 Wal-Marts within a 150-mile radius of Westbrook, Maine. Our priority should be on preserving Maine-owned businesses and our quality of life not making Wal-Mart shopping more convenient. Let’s not ruin our beautiful state. We don’t have some of the advantages of other locations (mild climate, […]

Pancake breakfast – Saturday, Aug. 6, 7-9 a.m., West Baldwin Church, Route 113, Baldwin. Pancakes, sausage, scrambled eggs, coffee and orange juice. $4.50, $2. Public supper – Saturday, Aug. 6, 5-6 p.m., American Legion, 15 Lewiston Road, Gray. Beans, chop suey, coleslaw, hot dogs, breads and pies. $5.50, $2.50; free under 5. Bean supper – […]

Pancake breakfast – Saturday, Aug. 6, 7-9 a.m., West Baldwin Church, Route 113, Baldwin. Pancakes, sausage, scrambled eggs, coffee and orange juice. $4.50, $2. Public supper – Saturday, Aug. 6, 5-6 p.m., American Legion, 15 Lewiston Road, Gray. Beans, chop suey, coleslaw, hot dogs, breads and pies. $5.50, $2.50; free under 5. Bean supper – […]