Maine author Russell Warnberg will be discussing his series of mystery novels at Walker Memorial Library in Westbrook on Tuesday, Nov. 4. The series, which follows Detective Cole Sullivan of the Maine Homicide Investigation Unit, began with “Edge of Redemption,” and was followed by “The Chalk Line Killer.” The third in the series, “Gateway Murders,” […]

WESTBROOK – About half of the employees at Westbrook’s Legacy Publishing will lose their jobs next week. Founder and CEO Steve Anderson said the layoffs, announced Oct. 23, are effective Thursday, Nov. 6, and that impacted employees have been notified via in-person meetings with management. In an emailed statement sent to all employees, Anderson said […]

WESTBROOK – About half of the employees at Westbrook’s Legacy Publishing will lose their jobs next week. Founder and CEO Steve Anderson said the layoffs, announced Oct. 23, are effective Thursday, Nov. 6, and that impacted employees have been notified via in-person meetings with management. In an emailed statement sent to all employees, Anderson said […]

Theater Friday, Oct. 31 “Dracula: Down for the Count,” Halloween fundraiser at Mad Horse Theater, 24 Mosher St., South Portland. Costumes acceptable, prizes for the best. Ages 14 and up. Reading begins at 7:30 p.m. $20. 747-4148 or www.madhorsetheatre.com. Friday, Oct. 31 through Sunday, Nov. 2 “Spring Awakening,” rock musical, Corthell Concert Hall, USM, 37 […]

Theater Friday, Oct. 31 “Dracula: Down for the Count,” Halloween fundraiser at Mad Horse Theater, 24 Mosher St., South Portland. Costumes acceptable, prizes for the best. Ages 14 and up. Reading begins at 7:30 p.m. $20. 747-4148 or www.madhorsetheatre.com. Friday, Oct. 31 through Sunday, Nov. 2 “Spring Awakening,” rock musical, Corthell Concert Hall, USM, 37 […]

Theater Friday, Oct. 31 “Dracula: Down for the Count,” Halloween fundraiser at Mad Horse Theater, 24 Mosher St., South Portland. Costumes acceptable, prizes for the best. Ages 14 and up. Reading begins at 7:30 p.m. $20. 747-4148 or www.madhorsetheatre.com. Friday, Oct. 31 through Sunday, Nov. 2 “Spring Awakening,” rock musical, Corthell Concert Hall, USM, 37 […]

Nov. 1, 1989 The first heroin arrest in Westbrook since the 1960s took place Wednesday night. Portland and Westbrook police arrested a 34-year-old woman at her Brackett Street apartment, where police say people were dealing and shooting up the highly addictive drug. Detectives seized 42 small bags of heroin, which they say is $2,500 worth, […]

Nov. 1, 1989 The first heroin arrest in Westbrook since the 1960s took place Wednesday night. Portland and Westbrook police arrested a 34-year-old woman at her Brackett Street apartment, where police say people were dealing and shooting up the highly addictive drug. Detectives seized 42 small bags of heroin, which they say is $2,500 worth, […]

Woman’s club earns honor The Westbrook Woman’s Club received national recognition on Oct. 9 from the General Federation of Women’s Clubs in the area of education at the annual fall convention in Waterville. The club raises money through its yearly lobster roll luncheon to provide college scholarships to Westbrook High School seniors. Last year, the […]