WESTBROOK – Kohl’s Department Stores Inc. is denying allegations in federal court this week that the company ignored the needs of a diabetic employee at its Westbrook location on Main Street. “Any action taken by (Kohl’s) with respect to [Pamela]Manning was based upon legitimate, nondiscriminatory business reasons unrelated to Manning’s alleged disability or any other […]

Fair trade event reminder Trinity Lutheran church, 612 Main St., is hosting an open house from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 29. With the support of Karen Burnell of Windham, an avid fair trade supporter and owner of Karma Fair Trade, the church will provide the venue for a variety of items that are […]

WESTBROOK – Prior to the appointment of a new chief financial officer in Westbrook, municipal funds were spread out among multiple accounts, all in control of one person, the city’s finance committee was told Monday. The details emerged as Dawn Ouellette, hired to run city and school finances in spring 2010, briefed the committee, made […]

WESTBROOK – A national program for feeding hungry children is coming to Maine, debuting at the Mission Possible Teen Center in Westbrook. Kids Cafe? is run by Feeding America, a national hunger-relief nonprofit organization. The teen center will be kicking off the program during its open house on Thursday, Oct. 20, from 4-7 p.m., according […]

Police, DEA accepting prescription drugs Westbrook Police Department and the Drug Enforcement Administration will give the public another opportunity to prevent pill abuse and theft by ridding their homes of potentially dangerous expired, unused and unwanted prescription drugs. Residents can take medications for disposal on Saturday, Oct. 29, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. to Westbrook Public […]

Police, DEA accepting prescription drugs Westbrook Police Department and the Drug Enforcement Administration will give the public another opportunity to prevent pill abuse and theft by ridding their homes of potentially dangerous expired, unused and unwanted prescription drugs. Residents can take medications for disposal on Saturday, Oct. 29, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. to Westbrook Public […]

Police, DEA accepting prescription drugs Westbrook Police Department and the Drug Enforcement Administration will give the public another opportunity to prevent pill abuse and theft by ridding their homes of potentially dangerous expired, unused and unwanted prescription drugs. Residents can take medications for disposal on Saturday, Oct. 29, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. to Westbrook Public […]

WESTBROOK – Samantha Duncan, 17, grew up in Bridgton with three brothers, and knows something about what it feels like to be the only girl in the room. “I was raised as one of the guys,” the Lake Region High School student said. That may be part of the reason why she felt right at […]