WESTBROOK – As confusion surrounds a state directive that would cut off aid to illegal immigrants, Westbrook officials have defended joining a lawsuit seeking clarification. Last week, the Maine Municipal Association, along with the cities of Westbrook and Portland, filed suit against the Maine Department of Health and Human Services in response to a June […]

Nicelys retiring Matt and Darcy Nicely closed their archery business, Nicely Equipped Archery, on June 1 and are retiring. “We have really enjoyed our students of all ages,” they said in a statement. “We’ve had great shooters come in and out of our doors. We thank every one of you for your support and patronage.” […]

WESTBROOK – Andy Charles, the owner and president of Westbrook-based Haven’s Candies, doesn’t shy away from lobbying for small business, whether it’s here in Maine or on the national stage. Charles, who took ownership of the nearly century-old business in 2001, has regularly attended events in Washington, D.C., hosted by the National Retail Federation, where […]

WESTBROOK – Andy Charles, the owner and president of Westbrook-based Haven’s Candies, doesn’t shy away from lobbying for small business, whether it’s here in Maine or on the national stage. Charles, who took ownership of the nearly century-old business in 2001, has regularly attended events in Washington, D.C., hosted by the National Retail Federation, where […]

Mayor visits 104-year-old Westbrook resident Over the weekend, Westbrook Mayor Colleen Hilton presented a key to the city to Westbrook’s Stasia Stearns, who turned 104 on July 14. Stearns lives alone with help from her daughter, granddaughter and other extended family, and has two children, five grandchildren, and seven great-grandchildren. She was a longtime elementary […]

Mayor visits 104-year-old Westbrook resident Over the weekend, Westbrook Mayor Colleen Hilton presented a key to the city to Westbrook’s Stasia Stearns, who turned 104 on July 14. Stearns lives alone with help from her daughter, granddaughter and other extended family, and has two children, five grandchildren, and seven great-grandchildren. She was a longtime elementary […]

July 19, 1989 Westbrook’s new budget commits the city to the first total revaluation of city property since 1975. It will cost an estimated $285,000. When the new values first show up in taxes, in 1990, taxes on homes will go up and taxes on commercial and industrial property will go down, aldermen expect. City […]

WESTBROOK – The July 12 opening day of the Maine Market was deemed an “all-around success” by James Tranchemontagne, owner of the Frog & Turtle restaurant who took the lead in organizing the new artisan and farmers market at Riverbank Park in Westbrook. It is sponsored by the Westbrook/Gorham Community Chamber. “People couldn’t say enough […]

Gary Irving, 54, of Gorham, was sentenced Friday in U.S. District Court to 81 months in prison and three years of supervised release for being a fugitive in possession of firearms and aggravated identity theft, said U.S. Attorney Thomas E. Delahanty II. Irving, also known as Gregory Irving and Gregg Irving, pleaded guilty to the […]