Clashes over budgets have led to heightened tensions between the city administration and the School Department this year. During this year’s budget process, School Committee Chairman Colleen Hilton said the dynamic between the city and the school has felt different to her this year. “It’s a different relationship,” she said. School Superintendent Stan Sawyer said […]

This photo taken in 1974 shows the old Star Theatre being demolished during the downtown Urban Renewal project. The theatre stood for many years on Main Street at the corner of Central Street and was a favorite spot for many Westbrook residents. The building in the left of the photo was Kourapis Restaurant with Central […]

Superintendent Stan Sawyer plans to spend $980,000 of a $2.1 million increase in funding Westbrook schools got from the state this year. Sawyer said the schools must spend the $980,000 in several areas targeted by the state or face losing some state funding next year. The money would come from an additional $2.1 million the […]

There were no major cuts or additions to the city budget on Monday night as the City Council’s Finance Committee began its work on Mayor Bruce Chuluda’s proposed budget. At a meeting Monday night, the committee made some small adjustments to the revenue portion of the budget, while reserving action on other areas for later […]

As the school year nears its completion, the months of May and June afford students and families many opportunities for celebration. This is one of the most vulnerable times of the school year for high school students. Traditionally, proms and graduation events result in more high school age students being involved in motor vehicle accidents […]

Barbara Dyer remembered on Tuesday how her son always served her breakfast in bed on Mother’s Day. “He was very thoughtful to everybody,” she said. This year, Jeff Letellier of Hollis, 17, a Bonny Eagle junior, died four days before Mother’s Day. He lost his life in a two-car crash on Wednesday in Buxton. Letellier […]

Barbara Dyer remembered on Tuesday how her son always served her breakfast in bed on Mother’s Day. “He was very thoughtful to everybody,” she said. This year, Jeff Letellier of Hollis, 17, a Bonny Eagle junior, died four days before Mother’s Day. He lost his life in a two-car crash on Wednesday in Buxton. Letellier […]

Barbara Dyer remembered on Tuesday how her son always served her breakfast in bed on Mother’s Day. “He was very thoughtful to everybody,” she said. This year, Jeff Letellier of Hollis, 17, a Bonny Eagle junior, died four days before Mother’s Day. He lost his life in a two-car crash on Wednesday in Buxton. Letellier […]

Presumpscot Commons Housing and Mission Possible Teen Center are holding a joint yard sale this spring. Organizers are looking for donations of items in good, clean condition. They, however, cannot accept computer parts, clothing or encyclopedias and magazines. They will pick up donated items and store them. They are encouraging anyone with items to donate […]

Presumpscot Commons Housing and Mission Possible Teen Center are holding a joint yard sale this spring. Organizers are looking for donations of items in good, clean condition. They, however, cannot accept computer parts, clothing or encyclopedias and magazines. They will pick up donated items and store them. They are encouraging anyone with items to donate […]