WESTBROOK – Westbrook High School senior Ayantu Regassa is poised to be among her generation’s leaders in the fields of biology and chemistry. The 18-year-old student has been recognized as an outstanding participant in the National Achievement Scholarship Award Program and was accepted early admission into the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Regassa already knows the […]

WESTBROOK – Ryan Seacrest isn’t coming to town, but the Paper City is still looking to crown its first “Westbrook Idol.” Fashioned after the hit television show “American Idol,” the Westbrook version is a fundraiser for the parent/teacher organization for Saccarappa and Canal schools, said Canal School Principal Jeremy Ray. “We’re modeling it right after […]

BUXTON – Finding itself now in need, the Buxton Community Food Co-op is planning an indoor yard sale in a struggle to generate cash to keep its doors open. To raise money to pay for heating oil and electricity, JoAnn Groder, food co-op director, said Monday a two-day yard sale will be held Friday and […]

WESTBROOK – Westbrook Police Department has announced a parking ban effective 7 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 2, through 7 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 3. Off-street parking is available on Mechanic Street, Lot B; Church Street, Lot E; Dunn Street American Legion hall; Ash Street parking lot; Stevens Avenue/Warren ball field; Bicentennial Park/Ramp Park; Warren Pool; Lincoln Street […]

WESTBROOK – Westbrook Police Department has announced a parking ban effective 7 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 2, through 7 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 3. Off-street parking is available on Mechanic Street, Lot B; Church Street, Lot E; Dunn Street American Legion hall; Ash Street parking lot; Stevens Avenue/Warren ball field; Bicentennial Park/Ramp Park; Warren Pool; Lincoln Street […]

Today’s storm has prompted Westbrook to declare a snow emergency parking ban on all city streets starting tonight. Police say the parking ban goes into effect at 7 p.m. and continues through 7 a.m. Thursday. The forecast calls for heavy snow ending sometime this evening. Police say public services will have crews working through the […]

WESTBROOK – They don’t yet know how to write, but some youngsters at Toddle Inn Childcare sure do know how to brighten a soldier’s day. Children at the center on Spring Street in Westbrook are taking part in a special project to show support for troops stationed overseas. A class of 3-year-olds got creative on […]

WESTBROOK – The costs of dealing with cold and snow this winter are adding up for communities. Recent storms and frigid temperatures have kept snowplowing crews on the go and have strained local fuel oil funds. In Westbrook, Tom Eldridge, director of Public Services, is keeping an eye on his budget and the number of […]

WESTBROOK – The costs of dealing with cold and snow this winter are adding up for communities. Recent storms and frigid temperatures have kept snowplowing crews on the go and have strained local fuel oil funds. In Westbrook, Tom Eldridge, director of Public Services, is keeping an eye on his budget and the number of […]