WESTBROOK – Despite a decision by the Maine Supreme Court that tossed out a consent agreement between Pike Industries and the city of Westbrook over blasting at its Spring Street quarry, Pike lawyers say that plans to blast will proceed – unless the city requests that it hold off. Sigmund Schutz, of Portland-based PretiFlaherty, said […]

WESTBROOK – The Westbrook City Council’s Public Safety Committee will once again be taking up the issue of the city’s sprinkler ordinance at a meeting on Monday, June 25, at 6:30 p.m., in room 114 at Westbrook High School. Last month, the council voted to approve an amendment to the city’s ordinance that would exempt […]

Sebago Brewing Co. celebrates decade in Gorham The Sebago Brewing Co.restaurant, 29 Elm St., is celebrating its 10th year in Gorham on Sunday, June 24, from 4-8 p.m., with free food and music. A local favorite in the heart of downtown, the restaurant is housed in the historic Gorham Railroad Station. Railroads have a long […]

WESTBROOK – Westbrook is taking a new approach in its search for an economic development director, changing the job title to assistant city administrator. The city had been advertising for a business and community relations director, and at a City Council meeting on Monday, Mayor Colleen Hilton said a number of candidates expressed interest in […]

O’Hara siblings excel Molly O’Hara has been named to the dean’s list at the University of New England for the spring semester and has also been accepted into the UNE College of Pharmacy graduate program. O’Hara is the daughter of Judy and Westbrook City Councilor John O’Hara. Their son, John O’Hara, an accomplished pianist, will […]

Courtesy to Prides Corner Elementary you can watch the farewell tribute in its entirety here.

WESTBROOK – Rock blasting set to begin later this month at Pike Industries’ Spring Street quarry may have to wait, following a June 14 decision by the Maine Supreme Judicial Court that strikes down a 2010 consent agreement reached between the company and the city of Westbrook. In a 28-page ruling issued Thursday, the court […]

WESTBROOK – Rock blasting set to begin later this month at Pike Industries’ Spring Street quarry may have to wait, following a June 14 decision by the Maine Supreme Judicial Court that strikes down a 2010 consent agreement reached between the company and the city of Westbrook. In a 28-page ruling issued Thursday, the court […]

WESTBROOK – Westbrook High School Assistant Principal Howard Jack, who has been at the center of criticism in the wake of very public comments of a student about bullying at the school, has been placed on paid administrative leave by the school department. Human Resources Director Martha Sumner confirmed that Jack was on leave, but […]

WESTBROOK – Westbrook High School Assistant Principal Howard Jack, who has been at the center of criticism in the wake of very public comments of a student about bullying at the school, has been placed on paid administrative leave by the school department. Human Resources Director Martha Sumner confirmed that Jack was on leave, but […]