GORHAM – With Gorham’s and Windham’s populations exceeding 15,000 for the first time, according to 2010 Census data, candidates for elected office in the two towns are now required to play by new rules for future elections. According to Jonathan Wayne, executive director of the Maine Commission on Governmental Ethics and Election Practices, Gorham and […]
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Westbrook area weathers storm
WESTBROOK – After holding a collective breath all day, area residents are sighing with relief after Tropical Storm Irene, which blew through on Sunday, proved to have more bluster than bite. “It was good to be a little bit disappointed with what Irene brought us,” said Westbrook Public Safety Director Michael Pardue. But prior to […]
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Police ID Westbrook man killed in oxygen fire
WESTBROOK – A Westbrook man set himself on fire and died early Wednesday morning after trying to smoke while using an oxygen tank, according to Michael Pardue, Westbrook’s public safety director. Gerald Demers, 63, died on the front porch of his home at 9 Tramway Lane at 4:01 a.m. Wednesday, according to Pardue. Police and […]
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Hero's welcome for swimmer
WESTBROOK – Pat Gallant-Charette returned home Tuesday to a hero’s welcome, complete with police escort, after successfully swimming the English Channel on her third attempt to accomplish the feat. Gallant-Charette, 60, estimated that she swam 28-29 miles, arriving at Cap Gris-Nez, France in just under 16 hours. She arrived at a location where there was […]
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So far, a one-man show at Westbrook Performing Arts Center
WESTBROOK – The Westbrook Performing Arts Center, part of the newly constructed Westbrook Middle School, was touted by its supporters as a classy, 1,000-seat venue for concerts, live performances and special events. The center was an expensive sell to voters in May 2007, costing $4.1 million not covered by state reimbursement. The idea, proponents said […]
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‘SHE DID IT!’: Westbrook woman conquers Channel
FRANCE – A Westbrook woman swam across the English Channel this week, possibly setting a record for being the oldest American woman to accomplish the feat. Pat Gallant-Charette, 60, made it to the shores of Northern France Monday afternoon, according to posts on her blog by her daughter, Sarah. “OMG, she did it! she did […]
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British musician first national act in Westbrook
WESTBROOK – The Westbrook Performing Arts Center is hosting its first national act next week, with music legend Richard Thompson coming to the center on Wednesday, Aug. 31. According to an announcement by booking agency Heptunes, this is the first appearance for Thompson in the Portland area in three years. Thompson, 62, has a reputation […]
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Group takes Pike to court – again
WESTBROOK – Critics of a controversial Spring Street quarry are once again taking Pike Industries Inc. to court, this time to send a message that not only are the rights of the quarry’s neighbors being ignored, but also that city officials are powerless to do anything about it. “It tells them that we’re not giving […]
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New year, new role for interim principal
WESTBROOK – Vickie Hebert has a familiarity with the students, staff and parents at Canal Elementary School that comes from working there as a teacher for more than 14 years. Now, with Principal Jeremy Ray moving on to be the district’s director of operations, Hebert has become the interim principal. He appointment was approved less […]
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Westbrook men ticketed for using iPhones to impersonate police
SCARBOROUGH – Some smartphone apps claim to boost productivity, but it’s certain none will cop to producing a municipal fine. However, two Westbrook men were summonsed in Scarborough last week for having a little too much fun with their iPhones. At approximately 9 p.m. on Aug. 17, Dane A. Tupper, 20, and Bradley J. Stiles, […]