WESTBROOK – The dust, or mud, has settled in Westbrook this week following the massive Tough Mudder event, and the direct economic impact of some 13,000 visitors in the city is difficult to judge. However, there’s one thing everyone agrees on – the event itself was a success, either way. On Tuesday, Bill Baker, assistant […]

WESTBROOK – For the first time in Westbrook, an open-streets event will take over the downtown next Saturday, Sept. 6, as a way to raise awareness for downtowns as pedestrian friendly for biking and walking, and to promote exercise. The event, organized by the Bicycle Coalition of Maine, will lead up to the organization’s marquee […]

WESTBROOK – The man pulled from the Presumpscot River in Westbrook last week after an intensive search was identified Tuesday as 35-year-old Christopher Jehlicka of Westbrook. According to police Capt. Michael Nugent, no further information is available, pending a report from the State Medical Examiner’s Office. At around 1:10 p.m. Aug. 21, a dive team […]

WESTBROOK – The thrift store in the Westbrook Community Center, which helps fund much of the center’s senior citizen program, is adopting a new name and shifting to a new, more visible location. The store, which has been operating since 2009, is completely volunteer and donation driven, says Maria Dorn, the director of Westbrook Community […]

WESTBROOK – The thrift store in the Westbrook Community Center, which helps fund much of the center’s senior citizen program, is adopting a new name and shifting to a new, more visible location. The store, which has been operating since 2009, is completely volunteer and donation driven, says Maria Dorn, the director of Westbrook Community […]

The victim in last Thursday morning’s drowning in the Presumpscot River in Westbrook has been identified as 35-year-old Christopher Jehlicka of Westbrook. According to police Capt. Michael Nugent, no further information is available pending a report from the State Medical Examiner’s Office.

Gorham Superintendent Ted Sharp announced Monday that he would retire effective June 30, 2015, after 11 years in Gorham. Sharp’s announcement came during his meeting with teachers, administrators, staff and School Committee Chairman Dennis Libby. Sharp said he’s beginning his 50th year as an educator. “It was almost exactly 11 years ago today that I […]

Gorham Superintendent Ted Sharp announced Monday that he would retire effective June 30, 2015, after 11 years in Gorham. Sharp’s announcement came during his meeting with teachers, administrators, staff and School Committee Chairman Dennis Libby. Sharp said he’s beginning his 50th year as an educator. “It was almost exactly 11 years ago today that I […]

Westbrook and Portland firefighters were on the scene of a two-alarm fire on Myrtle Street in Westbrook reported at around 11:30 a.m. Friday morning. Neighbors were congregating along the street to watch crews battle the blaze in the single-story home. This story will be updated as more information becomes available. AerialAerialSide of houseWestbrook Chief Michael […]

WESTBROOK – For Westbrook, chosen as this year’s host city for BikeMaine 2014, a weeklong trek around the state, the event is another chance to bring in people who are largely unfamiliar with the city and display what it has to offer. City officials haven’t shied away from the opportunity. On Saturday, Sept. 6, some […]