American Journal Superior Court Logs April Archer, 38, of Westbrook had a charge of violating condition of release in Windham of July 28, 2004, dismissed. Brian J. Armstrong, 21, of Raymond had the following charges dismissed: operating under the influence, unlawful furnishing scheduled drug, carrying concealed weapon, unlawful possession of scheduled drug and driving to […]
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Scarborough YMCA community meeting
All community members are invited to join Cumberland County YMCA staff and volunteers to learn about the current status of bringing a YMCA to Scarborough. In addition to a progress update, Y representatives will speak about volunteer opportunities in a variety of areas and welcome all potential volunteers to attend. The YMCA will serve Scarborough […]
Westbrook teacher wins national award
Wescott Junior High School teacher Steve Pomelow has been awarded the 2005 Environmental Educator Award from the Environmental Protection Agency. Pomelow will receive the award on May 3 at a ceremony attended by Gov. John Baldacci and officials from the EPA and Maine’s Drinking Water Program. Pomelow was nominated for the national award, which is […]
Council approves Saccarappa Park proposal request
The City Council has approved a request for proposals to redevelop Saccarappa Park, clearing the way for the city to seek bids to redevelop the property. At its meeting on Monday night, the council voted 7-0 to approve the request for proposals developed by the administration that seeks proposals for development of up to 60 […]
Gorham wants principal to stay
Parents and students told Gorham’s school administration and School Committee this week that they don’t want the Gorham Middle School principal to leave for another school. The expressions of support came in the days after a Cape Elizabeth committee searching for a new principal there announced that Dennis Duquette, the Gorham Middle School principal, was […]
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Lawn care Garden Club topic Pat Lewis will speak about lawn care when the Gorham Garden Club meets from 7 to 9 p.m. on Tuesday, April 26, at the First Parish Church on Church Street. Lewis of Lewis Brothers Golf Course & Property Services Inc. will speak about caring for lawns in an environmentally safe […]
Community forum on abstinence education
The Heritage of Maine program is putting on a forum on abstinence education from 7 to 8:30 p.m. on April 26 at St. Mary’s Parish Hall in Westbrook. The program for parents, teachers and friends of teens will help teach how kids can set positive goals and learn to avoid risky behaviors, including sex, drugs […]
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This photo shows workmen demolishing the upper floors of the old Vallee Block located on Main Street at Bridge Street. A fire swept through the upper floors in February of 1942, and the building was renovated into a single story retail block with Vallee Drug Store, Tom’s Restaurant and Rocheleau’s Clothing Store as tenants. Aquatic […]
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On April 8, the Westbrook Chamber of Commerce, Cub Scout Pack 70 and girls from the Westbrook Girl Scouts participated in the Maine Heroes Parade in Portland. The parade was a celebration of Maine’s soldiers both past and present. It also featured an appearance by members of the New England Patriots who brought the Super […]
parade photo cut
On April 8, the Westbrook Chamber of Commerce, Cub Scout Pack 70 and girls from the Westbrook Girl Scouts participated in the Maine Heroes Parade in Portland. The parade was a celebration of Maine’s soldiers both past and present. It also featured an appearance by members of the New England Patriots who brought the Super […]